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The Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain Button
Victorian hand painted porcelain buttons are becoming popular collectibles. These delicate works of miniature wearable art are easy to fall in love with. more...
The antique crazy quilt is a unique form of patchwork, more art than bed cover, and seldom meant for warmth. The beauty was in the rich fabrics, embroidery and stitchery. more...
Best Gift Basket Ideas for Vintage Collectors
What better gift for a vintage clothing or vintage jewelry collector than a gift basket full of the things that may assist them on the treasure hunts. more...
Antique Essentials for the Victorian Parlor
Most items from the Victorian period are easily found at auctions and in antique shops, so it's not difficult to find items to fill the parlor of an old house. more...
Antique Pewter and Price Guide
Antique pewter is becoming a trendy collectible again. Learn a little history of pewter in America and get a sense of how much the collector might expect to pay. more...
Junking for Vintage Textiles, Ceramics and Art
Learn what to look for and what to avoid when junking. When it's cheap, it's sometimes hard to resist, but if it's not on a list, it's probably not something you wanted. more...
A Primer for Collecting Antique Dolls
Holding a doll that a little girl played with 100 years ago can leave an indelible mark on its newest owner. The dolls may be rough around the edges, but irresistible. more...
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Antique Store Gift Ideas under $25
By: Kathryn Hedderig
Antique stores are often overlooked as a place to locate creative and inexpensive Christmas or holiday gifts, birthday presents, anniversary or special occasion gifts. more...
Caring For Antique Chinese Embroideries
By: Valery Garrett
A collection of antique Chinese textiles and embroidery can give years of pleasure. Every piece told a story and every piece was handmade with love and care. more...
Collecting Antique Chinese Embroidery
By: Valery Garrett
Ever since dragon robes and bound feet shoes were brought out of China at the beginning of the twentieth century, Asian embroidery has fascinated westerners. more...
Finding Historic House Accents in Louisville, KY
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Bonnye Good
Historic homeowners benefit from architectural salvage businesses when trying to match or restore their homes at reasonable prices or to decorate with antiques. more...
How to Uncurl and Flatten a Rolled Poster or Map
By: Marie Brannon
Paper records such as birth certificates, maps, posters and photographs often get folded or rolled up for long periods of time. Here are directions for uncurling them. more...
By: Ken Aiken
Springs, gears, screws, and funny shaped parts assembled to keep time seems like an arcane art to someone not versed in horology. Watch repair starts with these systems. more...
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Megan Drummond
Chocolate that has been molded into a specific shape to fit a specific theme is nothing new. The pieces we see today, though, can't compare with the molds of yesteryear. more...
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