In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, display objects in glass-fronted cabinets—known as vitrines - reflected both personal taste and social aspiration. These carefully curated collections included porcelain figurines, miniature paintings, exotic souvenirs, and sentimental keepsakes. Victorian vitrines often showcased ornate, eclectic items symbolizing worldliness and refinement, while Edwardian displays leaned toward lighter, more coordinated aesthetics, featuring delicate china, silverware, and Art Nouveau glass. Whether in drawing rooms or boudoirs, these objects told quiet stories of travel, memory, and domestic pride.