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Civil War Era Chairs in Alexandria, Virginia Offer a Glimpse into the Life of a Civil War Veteran from York, Pennsylvania – George Hay – Chair, Cabinet & Coffin Maker
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Collecting combines the thrill of the hunt, serendipity, research (that enables history to come alive) – and ultimately the opportunity to enjoy interesting and beautiful “objects” that tell a story. Each find offers a chance to get an additional and perhaps illuminating glimpse into another time, place and culture. Those who have a passion for collecting are especially fulfilled when the treasures they find come with a “history” or provide opportunities to do research and learn much more. Whether it is an Epinal print of a Napoleonic battle scene, chairs made by a York, Pennsylvania furniture & coffin maker who...
Torpedo Factory Art Center - A Premier Source of Original Art in Alexandria, Virginia - Artist Marilynn Spindler
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We spent some time Monday afternoon in the studio of Marilynn Spindler, an exceptional artist whose studio we strongly encourage you to visit. Her Torpedo Factory space in Old Town Alexandria is set up to welcome, inform & inspire everyone -- from children (who can touch & feel a painting) to aficionados/connoisseurs/
Buying Art? Want to Collect Genuine Originals? Like American Folk Art? Find & Buy the Real Thing -- & Avoid the Mass Produced Chinese Copies!
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Buying Art? Want to Collect Genuine Originals? Like American Folk Art? Find & Buy the Real Thing & Avoid the Mass Produced Chinese Copies! My next blogpost was going to be about a very interesting MCM work of art in our inventory by a woman artist (in New York). The work’s provenance is fascinating. Its original owner (from whom I purchased it years ago) was one of the developers of the atomic bomb on the Manhattan project. That blog post will have to wait. Today we have just put two works of genuine American folk art for sale...
ABC (Adams-Byrd Collection) Guide to Finding Fine, Funky & Fantastic Treasures
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Trash or Treasure? The ABC (Adams-Byrd Collection) blog will be your guide to exploring the wonderful world of "stuff". It will inform, educate & entertain. It will give you new perspectives. It will reveal many things about this business that will help you maneuver through the overwhelming choices in your hunt for wonderful "things". The never ending search for interesting, appealing and great finds requires the development of a trained, informed and discerning eye. The combination of a "good eye" and great taste will take you far in your acquisition adventures! In future posts I will give many...