Broken mirror turns into “make-do” mirror
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“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” These were words to live by in the days before mass production, ... Continue Reading →
Navy sailors enjoyed cribbage board games
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Do you like to play games on your phone while you’re on a long trip? Today’s travel games have plenty of predecessors. Cribbage, a card game where ... Continue Reading →
Antique advertising collectors like vivid colors
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Collectors of antique advertising look for vivid colors and eye-catching graphics. And who would have brighter colors ... Continue Reading →
Bird-shaped whistles popular for years
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People have been captivated by bird songs for centuries. At some point, clever artisans realized that whistles could not only ... Continue Reading →
Silver plate was popular in Victorian era
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This silver on copper “bisquit jar” is a classic Victorian piece. It uses an old spelling for “biscuit,” a ... Continue Reading →
Advertising art has historic significance
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Advertising and store collectibles have historical significance and brand recognition as well as artistic value. A combination ... Continue Reading →
Lederman art hails from Ohio
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In the 1980s, a friend’s mother decided to redecorate with unfamiliar modern-style furniture. She bought a small wooden ... Continue Reading →
Escale watch features 24 time zones
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The Louis Vuitton Escale Time Zone watch features the world’s 24 time zones. Escale (“stopover” in French) was created to appeal to the world ... Continue Reading →
Tramp art is a form of American folk art
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The most heartfelt things are made by hand. This picture frame can surround a loved one with colorful hearts. It’s an example of American folk ... Continue Reading →
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