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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

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I like this brand in general terms for producing high-quality costume jewelry that has stood the test of time. Yes, unfortunately, quite a few. Take Whiting & Davis cameo jewelry as an example. However, the market doesnt agree with me, and many pieces are valued very low. Some cameo earrings sell for $5-10 a pair. What else?

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Vancouver Exhibition Grounds Unearth War History

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Image source: Michelle Morton/ CBC Usually at fairgrounds, you will see a water pistol game or perhaps the opportunity to test your aim in a BB gun range, but a recent discovery in Vancouver, British Columbia, takes arms to an entirely new level.

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Victorian “Tear Catchers” Story a Myth, But the Bottles Are Highly Collectible

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In a 2017 article at Atlas Obscura , perfume historian Grace Elizabeth Hummel said the myth likely began with early scholars, who romantically labeled the small glass bottles that archaeologists often found in Greek and Roman tombs as lachrymatories or tear bottles, but chemical tests conducted by scientists disproved that theory.

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The Story Behind an Epic Lincoln Collection

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In 2019, a comprehensive study , including a series of tests, found no evidence to prove the hat’s authenticity. A 2012 news story talked about some issues with the history behind the hat, casting doubt that President Lincoln had owned and worn the hat.

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Antiques Road Trip USA: Hawaii

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Some vintage Hawaiian shirt material was super thin to keep cool and comfortable, but as a result, some of these tops don’t always stand the test of time. As with all vintage garb, condition is king, so look for excessive wear and tear. A vintage 1950s Duke Kahanamoku Hawaiian Aloha shirt [link] sold for $1,250 in Feb.

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Artwork Preparation: The Blueprint Behind Artworks

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Some might present a single figure in varied poses; others test out props or background settings to maximize compositional impact. In these early studies, one is treated to a window into the artist’s mind, since many showcase the evolving steps of the creative process.

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Repertoires: How Forest Research Outlives Its Institutions

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It was also about the chance to live a life on the land and to make good on what one’s predecessors had begun, setting aside any purity test that would make continuance impossible. But in each case, the desire to stay went beyond contributing to the scientific record or protecting the old-growth pine.