Unlock the compelling object narratives and the art of collecting. This essential interdisciplinary collection delves into how diverse items gain meaning across historical, social, and institutional contexts. Explore object biographies, social relations, and strategies for reconstructing narratives, examining everything from domestic items to cultural monuments. It offers profound insights into material culture and heritage. A must-read for museum professionals, cultural historians, anthropology students, and anyone fascinated by the layered histories within our collections.