Schools are opening and teachers and other experts are using technology and new toys and games to help educate children. Curiosity, creativity, individuality and fun aren't "new" ideas. But 19th-century...
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Fifty years ago, on August 15, 16 and 17, 1969, the famous Woodstock Music & Art Fair was held on Max Yasgur's farm in Bethel, N.Y. Woodstock memorabilia is popular...
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Are vinyl records dead? Short answer: No. Longer answer: Not only are vinyl album sales healthy and growing, buying and selling vintage vinyl is a thriving segment in the collecting...
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Lighting designs by Max Ingrand were noted for their modern, innovative designs and textured glass. His large “Dahlia” chandelier has 16 cut, curved and colored glass “petals.” The spotlight is...
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The technique used in Orrefors Ariel glass was a new technology developed specifically for the company. The method creates air bubbles within the glass as in this blue and clear...
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Friendship, family and frugality combine in quilts. Collectors look for quilts with a history. Quilts like this one are often made for sentimental reasons, with fabric scraps from cherished clothing...
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You don’t have to pay a lot to have a fun collection. Here are some inexpensive fun collections for kids. Look for: 1. The little paper umbrellas that come with tropical...
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Q: My mom has a Galle vase we’d like to know more about. We’ve never seen another one like it. I’m holding a light inside the vase so you can...
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Q: This mark is on a cloak clasp that has a single amethyst on it. It was stolen from me, along with some other items. I have attempted to research...
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