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Antiques & Collecting Newsletter 8/01/07
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Ron McCoy
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Jul 31, 2007 21:42 PDT
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Antiques & Collecting Newsletter
Volume 12, Number 3
August 1, 2007
Ron McCoy, editor [ro-@collectingbuzz.com]
http://collectingbuzz.com
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(¯`·.¸¸.-> IN THIS ISSUE
FULL STEAM AHEAD
KNOCK, KNOCK, WHO'S THERE?
A DRESS FOR DIANA
WHAT LIES BENEATH
MISS FLORENCE'S LEGACY
HONORING THE LITTLE GUYS
EBAY LIVE RECAP
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FULL STEAM AHEAD
http://www.albanyinstitute.org/collections/index.htm
An exhibition at the Albany Institute of History & Art commemorates the
bicentennial of Robert Fulton's first steamboat voyage of the Clermont
in 1807 from New York City to Albany on Aug. 17, 1807. The voyage
sparked a transportation revolution. The exhibition, "FULL STEAM AHEAD:
Robert Fulton and the Age of Steamboats," highlights Fulton’s
improvements on steam transportation, and the outcome of his efforts to
establish the first viable commercial steamboat service on American
waterways. It includes images, artifacts and the bellowing sounds of
steamboats from a by-gone era. Robert Fulton was born in Lancaster
County, Pennsylvania in 1765.
Related:
Robert Fulton
http://www.hrmm.org/steamboats/fulton.html
Video tour of the AIHA exhibit:
http://tinyurl.com/2vkfou
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KNOCK, KNOCK, WHO'S THERE?
http://www.antiquedoorknobs.org
Ever heard of the ADCA? No? Then you probably don't collect doorknobs.
But, apparently quite a few people do. If you think about it, doorknobs
are a pretty interesting collectible. Today's doorknobs aren't what they
used to be. In the past, the lowly doorknob could be a work of art, a
masterpiece, a thing of beauty. Doorknob collectors are well-organized
and they hold a convention every year. This year's, which just
concluded, was in Portland, Oregon. The above website contains some
fascinating photos of impressive collections and imparts a good bit of
information about door hardware. In the words of the website, "We are
not all about knobs, we also look at plates, doorbells, push plates,
coat hooks, window latches. Undoubtedly, if you like antique hardware,
you would love one of our conventions. Besides, we always have fun."
Related:
“Real Estate Jewelry” for the Home
http://collectingbuzz.com/articles/doorknobs.html
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A DRESS FOR DIANA
http://www.adressfordiana.com
David and Elizabeth Emanuel, the design duo who created Princess Diana's
wedding dress and her iconic black dress, are trying to cash in on their
Di connection. The Emanuels created a limited-edition gift package to
commemorate the 10th anniversary of her death. The $2000 gift package
contains a copy of the Emanuels' 250-page book of Diana dress sketches
as well as a certified piece of material taken from the original bolt of
silk used in Princess Diana's dress patterns. It makes us wonder if this
is a true tribute to Diana or true greed on the part of the creators.
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WHAT LIES BENEATH
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leifpeng/sets/72157600024625909/
This Flicker site offers a set of illustrations from mid-century artist
Frank Soltesz, who specialized in showing the workings of factories,
hotels, department stores, and other potential buyers of Armstrong's
Industrial Insulations. The detail is impeccable and you can really get
immersed into what is happening in the scenes. During the late 1940s and
early 1950s, Soltesz executed his intricate cutaway images for ads in
the Saturday Evening Post. (If you view the pictures, be sure to take
them to full size to truly appreciate them.)
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MISS FLORENCE'S LEGACY
http://www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org
Now a national historic landmark, the Florence Griswold Museum in Old
Lyme, Connecticut encompasses eleven acres along the Lieutenant River.
In addition to the original 1817 Griswold House, Miss Florence's
boarding house, where the artists of the Lyme Art Colony lived, the
museum features a modern riverfront gallery, education center, historic
gardens, and a restored artist studio. It has long been respected for
its role as the home of American Impressionism. The house has been
restored to it's original glory and the museum boasts nearly 4000
artifacts and 489 paintings along with more than 40 panels, painted by
many leading artists of the American Impressionism movement.
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HONORING THE LITTLE GUYS
http://www.paulsvalley.com/test/toy.html
From concept through manufacturing, the Toy & Action Figure Museum in
Pauls Valley, OK, has exhibits on the creation of action figures.
Visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at how toys are made and a
place where kids can play and where they can touch just about
everything. There are over 7,000 action figures on display including the
big names — Superman, Batman, Spider-Man — those are easy to spot, but
there are also other characters, like Captain Planet, Bart Simpson and
even the Coneheads. The goal of the museum is to pay tribute to the
designers, sculptors, and toy companies that have turned action figures
from a child's plaything to a work of art. The Toy and Action Figure
Museum is also home of the Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection including
works of Chester Gould of Dick Tracy fame, as well as Jack and Carole
Bender, who currently work on Alley Oop.
Video tour of the museum:
http://tinyurl.com/yw4oo5
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EBAY LIVE RECAP
http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/ebaylive2007
For a total recap of June's eBay Live in Boston, check the above link
for news, videos, pictures, podcasts and blogs relating to the event.
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FEATURE ARTICLES
http://www.collectingbuzz.com/articles.html
Read a variety of feature articles on collecting: Pattern Glass, Jewelry
Boxes, New York Yankees, Music Boxes, Frankoma Pottery, Hand Fans and
more.
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