The Pineapple: A Symbol of Colonial Luxury and Class

This chapter examines the historical importance of pineapples as a luxury symbol during colonial times, highlighting the extravagant lengths wealthy Europeans went to cultivate them. It also explores the evolution of pineapples in architecture and society, exemplified by landmarks like the Dunmore Pineapple in Scotland.

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