Many people take safe
deposit boxes for granted today. But in the 18th & early 19th
centuries, they didn’t exist, so people had to store their valuable
documents–bills of sale, certificates--in small, locked wooden
boxes.
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Use only
white glue to adhere broken pieces of porcelain, stoneware, or pottery
together. After applying glue, press pieces together and shift slightly
for a tight fit. Wipe off excess glue from both sides with a damp cloth
and let dry. Use masking tape to hold pieces snuggly while drying if
necessary.
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A
terrific guide to milk glass collecting with lots of new information and
the full color photos of many pieces. Arranged by topic, data on each
item includes manufacturer, size, dates of production and current market
value, as well as detailed histories of all the major producers.
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Charles
Lock Eastlake was:
a blacksmith
the author of Hints on
Household Taste. a furniture designer.
responsible for a revolution in
American furniture design. To see the answer
I
have
been searching for information on some prints of inns
and ale houses that I bought. Information in the bottom of each reads:
"J.P. 1908 - Copyright Robt. Smith Ale Brewing Co.," as well
as information about the picture. Can anyone tell me something about
these prints? P. Burrous Read more
DOWN-HOME SHOW DRAWS
CROWDS IN PA
The Corpus Christi
Antique Show, held each Spring in the Corpus Christie Elementary School
in Gwynedd, PA has drawn crowds for the past 27 years. Read
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A
terrific guide to milk glass collecting with lots of new information and
the full color photos of many pieces. Arranged by topic, data on each
item includes manufacturer, size, dates of production and current market
value, as well as detailed histories of all the major producers.
