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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

Age 98
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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age 98
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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

Invaluable

Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

Age 72
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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Take a quick glance into the world of modern collectibles and you’ll find a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and textures that evoke the memories and emotions of youth. What is a “modern collectible” and how does it differ from more traditional collectibles?

Age 52
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Insights on Auction Sales: A Terracotta Sculpture, a Hobby Race Car Model

WorthPoint

Despite some age cracks and expertly blended touch-ups, the figure retained a strong presence and sold for $41,820—just ahead of a similar Robb piece that brought in slightly less. Measuring 20 inches long, the car came complete with original schematics and paperwork, a major draw for collectors of vintage mechanical toys.

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Clues Through the Lens: Inviting visitors to think like detectives

The Mid-West Museum Association

You notice their clothing, their expressions, perhaps their ages. To analyze the Museum’s photo collection through a series of questions. To interpret a more inclusive history while highlighting the Museum’s photo collection. The entire collection is being made available through the online platform Indiana Memory.

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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

Some of the most collectible hidden flasks are the pieces commissioned by Foust Distillery in the 19th century and made in realistic food forms like this banana. Foust’s flasks are highly collectible today. Anything a person could carry down a street without drawing suspicion became a model for a hidden flask. Preserve.