tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58654549760238760802024-03-12T22:41:43.479-04:00The AntiquerMusings of an Antiques Dealer and CuratorNancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-63660039001735336972013-03-31T14:27:00.000-04:002013-03-31T14:27:13.312-04:00Antiques at Heartland East in Maryland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were first rate dealers at the 2nd Heartland East Antique Show--they were selling mostly Americana. In spite of the fact that the show was a feast for the eyes and the offerings appeared to be new to the market, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">sales were slow and many dealers said they would not be coming back. Some had traveled all the way from Maine and Northern Ohio to sell at this one day show. Not really worth the trouble, was a refrain I heard! Attendance was so low that when I was there it was virtually empty of customers</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This was definitely a retail show-prices were not bargains, but bargains were to be had-if you asked. I would like to see this show survive, but I am not hopeful. Where were the customers?</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Scroll down to see some of my favorite items from the show. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R9gmc7SFLPY/UVhovWAYTaI/AAAAAAAABOk/yJTOZrxTra4/s1600/photo+(29).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R9gmc7SFLPY/UVhovWAYTaI/AAAAAAAABOk/yJTOZrxTra4/s1600/photo+(29).JPG" height="347" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mfmz7l0t-KI/UVhou-cXrII/AAAAAAAABOY/yztR2nnkAAo/s1600/photo+(27).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mfmz7l0t-KI/UVhou-cXrII/AAAAAAAABOY/yztR2nnkAAo/s1600/photo+(27).JPG" height="400" width="242" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Colorful and sweet. Perfect hanging over a table displaying these carved birds. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GSVo4p21gIU/UVhowMxXAeI/AAAAAAAABOw/-BrSoZZ-TGw/s1600/photo+(31).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GSVo4p21gIU/UVhowMxXAeI/AAAAAAAABOw/-BrSoZZ-TGw/s1600/photo+(31).JPG" height="640" width="408" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of you may recognize this beautiful whole cloth chintz quilt (glaze is still perfect) from the McCarl sale a few months ago. The print is the iconic pheasant and palm tree pattern on a rich reddish brown ground. The quilt is large and has foot corner cutouts for a post bed-de rigueur for fashionable beds pre-1820s. The backing is a wonderful striped and printed cotton. It was documented in the Pennsylvania state project. This quilt is being offered by Patricia Clegg Antiques. Her email is<a href="mailto:cleggantiques@verizon.net"> cleggantiques@verizon.net. </a></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NbTNzqeZ_0E/UVhowQGMn8I/AAAAAAAABO0/OBOqF0dtYyk/s1600/photo+(30).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NbTNzqeZ_0E/UVhowQGMn8I/AAAAAAAABO0/OBOqF0dtYyk/s1600/photo+(30).JPG" height="316" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hooked rug is also from Patricia Clegg Antiques.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_BKP0vZdjI/UVho4JbAp2I/AAAAAAAABPI/x8HkIfdBxaI/s1600/photo+(34).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H_BKP0vZdjI/UVho4JbAp2I/AAAAAAAABPI/x8HkIfdBxaI/s1600/photo+(34).JPG" height="158" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> A nicely mounted beaded picture.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x42i1X2v41A/UVho3yuixeI/AAAAAAAABPM/R3BCKAz2lqQ/s1600/photo+(33).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x42i1X2v41A/UVho3yuixeI/AAAAAAAABPM/R3BCKAz2lqQ/s1600/photo+(33).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G2X3g5Pq59I/UVho4NWZd2I/AAAAAAAABPQ/Zftc81ujlAo/s1600/photo+(35).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G2X3g5Pq59I/UVho4NWZd2I/AAAAAAAABPQ/Zftc81ujlAo/s1600/photo+(35).JPG" height="320" width="229" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A large lot of rag rugs-perfect for covering a room wall-to-wall, but if you just need one for stairs or a hall <a href="http://vandm.com/Amish-Rag-Rug-Runner/0_260_dealer=78503_product=231825.aspx">this one </a>is better and retains the colors.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V_GARKL8WTI/UVho43YlNlI/AAAAAAAABPg/Rn3nTnG7kXA/s1600/photo+(36).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V_GARKL8WTI/UVho43YlNlI/AAAAAAAABPg/Rn3nTnG7kXA/s1600/photo+(36).JPG" height="266" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stone fruit, everyone was selling it but no one had prices on it, is popular, especially on One Kings Lane.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VETFLeQ2-eo/UVho5bmy24I/AAAAAAAABPs/rCQU3DxEbaQ/s1600/photo+(38).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VETFLeQ2-eo/UVho5bmy24I/AAAAAAAABPs/rCQU3DxEbaQ/s1600/photo+(38).JPG" height="320" width="258" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Great gardening stuff here.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yytlMs5H2Ds/UVho5DeHIWI/AAAAAAAABPk/yjj2l09ZfN0/s1600/photo+(37).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yytlMs5H2Ds/UVho5DeHIWI/AAAAAAAABPk/yjj2l09ZfN0/s1600/photo+(37).JPG" height="320" width="177" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6auuXqievpo/UVho6UWIq7I/AAAAAAAABP4/GvuBdSgNkaI/s1600/photo+(39).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6auuXqievpo/UVho6UWIq7I/AAAAAAAABP4/GvuBdSgNkaI/s1600/photo+(39).JPG" height="291" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iym23eg0Zi4/UVho6XpcdEI/AAAAAAAABP8/p0LoSFzpvuo/s1600/photo+(40).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Iym23eg0Zi4/UVho6XpcdEI/AAAAAAAABP8/p0LoSFzpvuo/s1600/photo+(40).JPG" height="320" width="296" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love silvered glass and this group was fabulous.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k4V5Bvm2bX0/UVhpXeXTOpI/AAAAAAAABQM/rQNqwRS3Uu4/s1600/photo+(41).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k4V5Bvm2bX0/UVhpXeXTOpI/AAAAAAAABQM/rQNqwRS3Uu4/s1600/photo+(41).JPG" height="320" width="290" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Is1fOVhbrig/UVhovOLynWI/AAAAAAAABOc/L_FZU7HbS4Q/s1600/photo+(28).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Is1fOVhbrig/UVhovOLynWI/AAAAAAAABOc/L_FZU7HbS4Q/s1600/photo+(28).JPG" height="320" width="185" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOsWtzMX4yE/UVhpXthhltI/AAAAAAAABQI/6gk9UECPcpM/s1600/photo+(42).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pOsWtzMX4yE/UVhpXthhltI/AAAAAAAABQI/6gk9UECPcpM/s1600/photo+(42).JPG" height="320" width="219" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I75wpY8rpDc/UVh9z86-OSI/AAAAAAAABQo/aEIXOvislv8/s1600/photo+(43).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I75wpY8rpDc/UVh9z86-OSI/AAAAAAAABQo/aEIXOvislv8/s1600/photo+(43).JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cornish ware from Judith Lesser</span> </div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>All photography is by moi, with permission from the dealers.</i></span></div>
Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-35628636826226132692013-03-04T09:00:00.000-05:002013-03-04T14:52:37.098-05:00Shopping the Big Flea in Chantilly Virginia<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Big Flea at the Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia is held every other month- I try to go as often as possible. It is a great place to buy, as well as check out trends and prices. The January Flea is considered the best as most dealers come with fresh merchandise, but March is good too. Per my usual routine, I went with a former museum colleague and we spent the entire day shopping and visiting with old and new friends. This weekend the Flea was super crowded and people seemed to be buying. Dealers told me they were selling well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jim Barker, an appliance dealer who always has truly wonderful old electric appliances, film reels, glass storage containers, oil cans, and interesting bottles, gave me an adorable little electric plug in the shape of a dog. I have long admired these early electrical plugs and Jim found one that he was willing to part with. Jim's booth is always crowded as customers know he will gladly share his knowledge.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--YNST0WiFE0/UTPCwW_tzSI/AAAAAAAABJQ/Q9zM_Or66WU/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--YNST0WiFE0/UTPCwW_tzSI/AAAAAAAABJQ/Q9zM_Or66WU/s1600/007.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nkFJ6aotI3o/UTPCwRRlaCI/AAAAAAAABJU/fsuFru7ZKJ8/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nkFJ6aotI3o/UTPCwRRlaCI/AAAAAAAABJU/fsuFru7ZKJ8/s1600/008.JPG" width="207" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>For more about collecting these visit this post on my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GabrielGibsonDecorativeArts?fref=ts">here</a>.</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I loved these little <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125296444/vintage-hanging-miniature-glass-bud">hanging glass bud vases</a>. Do Re Me! Unusual and sweet. This one was once painted white. Even though we are expecting a big snowstorm mid week, Spring is right around the corner. I can't wait for the warm weather. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xfoewqDkXFk/UTPC0jHH2mI/AAAAAAAABJk/1AtHVyE34Jo/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xfoewqDkXFk/UTPC0jHH2mI/AAAAAAAABJk/1AtHVyE34Jo/s1600/010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nBqZsCC6Gcw/UTPC0vByz5I/AAAAAAAABJo/kzHJlY4BL78/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nBqZsCC6Gcw/UTPC0vByz5I/AAAAAAAABJo/kzHJlY4BL78/s1600/012.JPG" width="276" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There were lots of bunnies since Easter is the next big holiday. This big bronze bunny was a show-stopper.</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gGb9TJtEt6w/UTPQAGJLjII/AAAAAAAABMA/Y5hnNK1sXDE/s1600/photo+(7).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gGb9TJtEt6w/UTPQAGJLjII/AAAAAAAABMA/Y5hnNK1sXDE/s1600/photo+(7).JPG" width="179" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FXXvE_TcqyY/UTPQAKX6rnI/AAAAAAAABME/G-dGd5HB2yc/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FXXvE_TcqyY/UTPQAKX6rnI/AAAAAAAABME/G-dGd5HB2yc/s1600/photo+(1).JPG" width="316" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Candy containers in the shape of bunnies</i></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HtLemoYFEEU/UTPQkNO-rOI/AAAAAAAABMQ/F7KyCNmOaqk/s1600/photo+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HtLemoYFEEU/UTPQkNO-rOI/AAAAAAAABMQ/F7KyCNmOaqk/s1600/photo+(2).JPG" width="227" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the frustrating things about the Big Flea is that some dealers don't bring business cards, have no web site or shop so you just have to catch them at the show or you are out of luck. The dealer selling this lovely railroad china had a wonderful selection of all types of china used by different railway lines. His menus were interesting. He is more of a collector than dealer, but has a great eye and good prices. Wish there was a way to contact him.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GehtGnDp3o8/UTPRtPCQ53I/AAAAAAAABMY/anWGZ-umcVc/s1600/photo+(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GehtGnDp3o8/UTPRtPCQ53I/AAAAAAAABMY/anWGZ-umcVc/s1600/photo+(3).JPG" width="157" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I became interested in hands after someone asked me to look for a reflexology or astrological ceramic hand. I have three little hands for sale <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119769503/three-3-vintage-ceramic-hands-heart-in">here</a>, but found these 2 interesting as well. They make nice jewelry holders for your dressing table.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xE7ZwgFtfro/UTPSqPF8BZI/AAAAAAAABMg/JkDz8cfkyM4/s1600/photo+(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xE7ZwgFtfro/UTPSqPF8BZI/AAAAAAAABMg/JkDz8cfkyM4/s1600/photo+(5).JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This set of 4 pressed glass <a href="http://vandm.com/Antique-Silvered-Mercury-Glass-Curtain-Tie-Pin-Back-C-1850/0_260_dealer=78503_product=535296.aspx">curtain tie pins</a> or backs were so pretty. I am attracted to tie pins since they are a small and relatively inexpensive detail that makes a big impact in an interior. I use them for doorknobs and hooks, too.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2B5xR4s5J8w/UTPV7KHxIKI/AAAAAAAABMo/hEkMrAdm2lU/s1600/photo+(15).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2B5xR4s5J8w/UTPV7KHxIKI/AAAAAAAABMo/hEkMrAdm2lU/s1600/photo+(15).JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These beautiful hand painted miniature sewing baskets are highly collectible and rare. They were featured items for sale in the booth of the Frank and Mary Ann Brandt from Cleveland. Mary Ann is a mentor and friend and I have purchased many things from her. She has a keen eye for folk art and primitive. These gorgeous baskets were being offered for a very reasonable $125 each. The condition was excellent. If you are interested in purchasing the baskets you can reach the Brandts at mabsie216@aol.com. If I still worked at the museum I would have definitely purchased these for the collection.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I met a lovely couple, David and Mary Lee Snuffer. They just happen to be good friends of the Brandts-good people always hang with other good people. The Snuffers were offering a nice selection of 20th century modern. They have a shop, Mahla & Co. Antiques in Pittsburgh. This lucite chair, one of a pair, could be easily taken apart for shipping, and was to die for! I need to take a trip to Pittsburgh. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vgyvc4a5lQ8/UTPY_lgLi1I/AAAAAAAABM4/jECR1Z9Jja8/s1600/photo+(12).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vgyvc4a5lQ8/UTPY_lgLi1I/AAAAAAAABM4/jECR1Z9Jja8/s1600/photo+(12).JPG" width="303" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEbd_PVA3qU/UTPY_kGoNCI/AAAAAAAABMw/Tea8Q8gX9Uo/s1600/photo+(11).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YEbd_PVA3qU/UTPY_kGoNCI/AAAAAAAABMw/Tea8Q8gX9Uo/s1600/photo+(11).JPG" width="166" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Snuffers also were offering this Italian bar cart for a little over $200. A good deal. Excuse my photography-I use my Iphone and I can't keep my hands from shaking when I see something I really like.</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1_aj40jlECQ/UTPY_sFG3fI/AAAAAAAABM0/cPAdMw6ef6c/s1600/photo+(13).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1_aj40jlECQ/UTPY_sFG3fI/AAAAAAAABM0/cPAdMw6ef6c/s1600/photo+(13).JPG" width="249" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Are you familiar with<a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/"> One King's Lane</a>? I love that site, especially the Vintage and Market Finds section. I shop there frequently and have noticed that Italian glass grape clusters are big sellers. They appear to sell out quickly. Well, as I strolled down the aisle at the Big Flea a booth with several grape clusters caught my eye and I immediately thought of One King's Lane. The dealer, Robin Prior of <a href="http://gildedmanor.com/home/">The Gilded Manor</a> just happens to be a successful dealer on One King's Lane and is probably the one offering all those fabulous grape clusters. I talked with Robin for a long time and loved her attitude, enthusiasm and eye. She was featuring a giant <a href="http://gildedmanor.mysupadupa.com/collections/home-accessories/products/italian-bar">mahogany campaign bar</a>-a one-of-a-kind piece that just stopped you in your tracks. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are my favorite items from her booth. Look for her on OKL.</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7KEjK6XDWHg/UTPeOXeBQ8I/AAAAAAAABNI/E-_A1eFqXa4/s1600/photo+(9).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7KEjK6XDWHg/UTPeOXeBQ8I/AAAAAAAABNI/E-_A1eFqXa4/s1600/photo+(9).JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mbwmmXk1Mr4/UTPeOswPl2I/AAAAAAAABNM/kFAy75t18iQ/s1600/photo+(10).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mbwmmXk1Mr4/UTPeOswPl2I/AAAAAAAABNM/kFAy75t18iQ/s1600/photo+(10).JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This tray of enameled egg charms was astounding. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BREE3KxUIwQ/UTPptZiPavI/AAAAAAAABNg/qIcS1U85AR8/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BREE3KxUIwQ/UTPptZiPavI/AAAAAAAABNg/qIcS1U85AR8/s1600/photo.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VOMncWOX_Og/UTPqGdR4TaI/AAAAAAAABNo/wEBK2XxGkr8/s1600/photo+(4).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VOMncWOX_Og/UTPqGdR4TaI/AAAAAAAABNo/wEBK2XxGkr8/s1600/photo+(4).JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Figurative vanity brushes</i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Someone said, "If I was looking for a collection of these vanity brushes I would never find them, I am not so here is a complete selection!" Really nice condition on all of them.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2iZosYIxlzc/UTPqHEkrStI/AAAAAAAABN4/NQPgf5Ugntc/s1600/photo+(6).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2iZosYIxlzc/UTPqHEkrStI/AAAAAAAABN4/NQPgf5Ugntc/s1600/photo+(6).JPG" width="272" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Leopard print hat and muff</i></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yDqTDYzs8ww/UTPqGiCGjpI/AAAAAAAABNw/3T4Tcylb4QA/s1600/photo+(8).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yDqTDYzs8ww/UTPqGiCGjpI/AAAAAAAABNw/3T4Tcylb4QA/s1600/photo+(8).JPG" width="201" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"> <i>Nipper, the RCA Victor dog. </i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
The next <a href="http://www.damorepromotions.com/Schedule/schedule2010.htm">Big Flea</a> is May 4-5. See you there. </div>
Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-14378441940203044612012-12-22T10:39:00.000-05:002012-12-22T10:39:54.019-05:00A White Christmas: Foxes in the Snow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tE2QqMVSLuE/UNXMmdKHPRI/AAAAAAAABIM/dQUXinL5JBs/s1600/Fox+in+the+snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tE2QqMVSLuE/UNXMmdKHPRI/AAAAAAAABIM/dQUXinL5JBs/s1600/Fox+in+the+snow.jpg" height="400" width="311" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-weight: normal;">It appears that most of the country will have a white Christmas. Here in Maryland it is blustery and cold but no snow, unless you are up in the mountains of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Maryland">Western Maryland</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-weight: normal;">On the way home from dinner last night a very fat red fox trotted in front of my car-he wasn't in a hurry and luckily I didn't hit him. I often see foxes here in the Maryland suburbs, but not like this one-not this fat. Seeing him got me thinking about how truly beautiful these creatures can be.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-weight: normal;"> Here are some pictures of <i>Foxes in the Snow.</i></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HYj8zai-s4U/UNXMlB6IYzI/AAAAAAAABH0/7hSyxU5AU_o/s1600/Cold+Fox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HYj8zai-s4U/UNXMlB6IYzI/AAAAAAAABH0/7hSyxU5AU_o/s1600/Cold+Fox.jpg" height="332" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aRF9Q3-Vqgo/UNXMmLhM_zI/AAAAAAAABIE/qZAYs3428vg/s1600/Fox+curled+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aRF9Q3-Vqgo/UNXMmLhM_zI/AAAAAAAABIE/qZAYs3428vg/s1600/Fox+curled+up.jpg" height="206" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWDB2tqv3NM/UNXMltzRKGI/AAAAAAAABH8/p1mKtMOygFk/s1600/Cute-little-red-fox-in-the-snow.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rWDB2tqv3NM/UNXMltzRKGI/AAAAAAAABH8/p1mKtMOygFk/s1600/Cute-little-red-fox-in-the-snow.jpeg" height="320" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bamz2qU45I0/UNXMnIolKcI/AAAAAAAABIU/ROcQV99fltE/s1600/Proud+Fox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bamz2qU45I0/UNXMnIolKcI/AAAAAAAABIU/ROcQV99fltE/s1600/Proud+Fox.jpg" height="209" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aZt7G_4s99E/UNXMoMCOSKI/AAAAAAAABIc/xVBG2yntzMI/s1600/Windblown+Fox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aZt7G_4s99E/UNXMoMCOSKI/AAAAAAAABIc/xVBG2yntzMI/s1600/Windblown+Fox.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTx600p_ITY/UNXMpOXjp0I/AAAAAAAABIk/BEK8XA5RefU/s1600/red-fox-sleeping-in-the-snow-pierre-leclerc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tTx600p_ITY/UNXMpOXjp0I/AAAAAAAABIk/BEK8XA5RefU/s1600/red-fox-sleeping-in-the-snow-pierre-leclerc.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dZw5Mldr-6Y/UNXMpo5UhjI/AAAAAAAABIs/j0Rt38O3bjw/s1600/walking+fox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dZw5Mldr-6Y/UNXMpo5UhjI/AAAAAAAABIs/j0Rt38O3bjw/s1600/walking+fox.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Cheers and Merry Christmas,</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">
Nancy</h2>
<br />Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-9253313396176640302012-08-19T21:02:00.002-04:002012-08-19T21:02:39.616-04:00This Girl Had Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aU78Vezi5Xw/UB7suZqw_yI/AAAAAAAABDw/qp52SuGIkqA/s1600/Memphis+trip+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aU78Vezi5Xw/UB7suZqw_yI/AAAAAAAABDw/qp52SuGIkqA/s400/Memphis+trip+002.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Allison Kimball with <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001148/bio">Troy Donahue </a>in 1959</i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tall, blonde and beautiful, Allison Kimball embodied good taste and sophisticated style. Think Julianne Moore's character in the Tom Ford movie <i>A Single Man. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I first met her in the 70s as a college friend of her daughter, Lynn. I had no idea moms could look like her. She was stunning. Once she complimented my shoes-Capezio T-straps-and I fell in love with her. </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pdNiNZlA6Dk/UB7sx9xvyaI/AAAAAAAABEQ/plw7eioh8e8/s1600/Memphis+trip+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pdNiNZlA6Dk/UB7sx9xvyaI/AAAAAAAABEQ/plw7eioh8e8/s400/Memphis+trip+006.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Allison with Troy Donahue in 1959</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuWni4AsX9s/UB7swYad6ZI/AAAAAAAABEA/tmfzpQ4wP64/s1600/Memphis+trip+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GuWni4AsX9s/UB7swYad6ZI/AAAAAAAABEA/tmfzpQ4wP64/s400/Memphis+trip+004.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Allison is on the left and Lynn, her daughter, is second from right. They are dining with friends-Helen Crane McClure, wife of the actor <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0565982/bio">Doug McClure</a>, Tane McClure and Steven Crane, Jr. </i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By the late 60s she was back in Memphis training Labrador Retrievers for field trial </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">competitions. One can only imagine the excitement of the other trainers as this stunningly beautiful </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and poised woman walked onto the field. Memphis had rarely seen the likes of </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Allison Kimball.</span><br />
<br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dENse3KsDBI/UB7sxB8bqnI/AAAAAAAABEI/E6_vqVF2NGE/s1600/Memphis+trip+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dENse3KsDBI/UB7sxB8bqnI/AAAAAAAABEI/E6_vqVF2NGE/s400/Memphis+trip+005.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZCO86_PPq4/UB7tOzgnsrI/AAAAAAAABE0/8ruAeBnOjns/s1600/Memphis+trip+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZCO86_PPq4/UB7tOzgnsrI/AAAAAAAABE0/8ruAeBnOjns/s400/Memphis+trip+010.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mmlZoc4IId4/UB7s0dBoF4I/AAAAAAAABEo/_mRHERpge9Q/s1600/Memphis+trip+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mmlZoc4IId4/UB7s0dBoF4I/AAAAAAAABEo/_mRHERpge9Q/s400/Memphis+trip+009.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stylish and quick witted, Allison had friends in high places. In the early 70's you might find her at the Carlyle Hotel in New York or on the estate of friends in Middleburg, Virginia. She went to the races in Deauville and the yearling sales in Saratoga. It was during this time that she began collecting Hermes scarves and D.Porthault linens.</span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-d0uQHUbqg/UB7szXLX_3I/AAAAAAAABEg/OYWUv4bK_Aw/s1600/Memphis+trip+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f-d0uQHUbqg/UB7szXLX_3I/AAAAAAAABEg/OYWUv4bK_Aw/s400/Memphis+trip+008.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Allison, right, with friends Betsy and Richard Ohrstrom in Deauville, France</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In the 80's Allison divided her time between Memphis and Cottage #1, Round Hill, Jamaica. She always said that Round Hill was her favorite place in the world!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Like many beautiful women of the time, she was influenced by the great style icons of the 20th century. In Memphis she shopped at Francis Wright where she bought clothes from the designers Norman Norrell, Halston, Geoffrey Beene, to name a few. Her collection of Hermes scarves is impressive-and she knew how to wear them!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This girl had style.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I1mUlsf2Yyg/UB7sypeG4GI/AAAAAAAABEY/2DZUzNibDok/s1600/Memphis+trip+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I1mUlsf2Yyg/UB7sypeG4GI/AAAAAAAABEY/2DZUzNibDok/s400/Memphis+trip+007.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With the Hamiltons in the 70s. From left to right Bill Hamilton, Allison, unidentified man, Ann 'Teensy" Hamilton, George Hamilton, and Lynn </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tragically, Allison died of cancer in 1993. She made a profound impression on everyone who knew her and is deeply missed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Following are some of the things she owned that are for sale at www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson. Many were passed down to her from her grandmother who was an antiques dealer and jeweler in Knoxville, Tennessee, and some were collected by her. All are examples of her exquisite taste and unerring style.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HV2WvbjYg9Y/UDFJ4bkIlFI/AAAAAAAABGY/kXzLRLMZCJE/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_August_2011_028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><img border="0" height="286" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HV2WvbjYg9Y/UDFJ4bkIlFI/AAAAAAAABGY/kXzLRLMZCJE/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_August_2011_028.jpg" width="400" /></i></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>A Pair of 18th Century Fruitwood <a href="http://vandm.com/A-Pair-of-Regency-or-Early-19th-Century-Wooden-Tea-Caddies-In-The-Shape-Of-An-Apple-And-Pear/3_266_product=351509.aspx">Tea Caddies</a></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YknOLE8Pj2I/UB7zsptS74I/AAAAAAAABFI/HVfs_O4MVPg/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Candelabra_005.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="225" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://vandm.com/French-Louis-XVI-Gilt-Bronze-Candelabra-Cupid-Cherub/3_266_product=401725.aspx"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gilt Bronze French Candelabra</span></a></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t10OL_Ciq8I/UDFV2E7ZIcI/AAAAAAAABHM/0gYEY5JvXlc/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_029_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t10OL_Ciq8I/UDFV2E7ZIcI/AAAAAAAABHM/0gYEY5JvXlc/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_029_0.jpg" width="343" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://vandm.com/18kt-Gold-and-Diamond-Vintage-Ribbon-Pin-or-Brooch/3_266_product=323191.aspx">18Kt Gold and Diamond Brooch</a></i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlDiXd2NF5s/UDFUh0woXII/AAAAAAAABHE/hdYQ9JxqvfE/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_024_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZlDiXd2NF5s/UDFUh0woXII/AAAAAAAABHE/hdYQ9JxqvfE/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_024_0.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://vandm.com/14-KT-Gold-Ribbed-Hoop-Earrings-Probably-Tiffany/3_266_product=323183.aspx">Gold Tiffany </a>(not marked, but purchased at Tiffany ) Earrings with an unusual clasp. This clasp has been identified as patented by Tiffany.</i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J471KE_WQ2A/UB7ztSwu0eI/AAAAAAAABFQ/sZslqpsguFs/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hand_Towels_025_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J471KE_WQ2A/UB7ztSwu0eI/AAAAAAAABFQ/sZslqpsguFs/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hand_Towels_025_0.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vandm.com/A-Pair-of-D-Porthault-Cotton-Hand-Towels-1970s/3_266_product=420031.aspx"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A Pair of D. Porthault Cotton Hand Towels</span></i></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdRoSZWNW9U/UB7zvoGV8FI/AAAAAAAABFY/ix82s_eZq0w/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hermes_scarves_032_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdRoSZWNW9U/UB7zvoGV8FI/AAAAAAAABFY/ix82s_eZq0w/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hermes_scarves_032_0.jpg" width="377" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vandm.com/Hermes-Authentic-Vintage-Silk-Twill-Scarf-France-1963-LVDOVICVS-MAGNVS-by-Francoise-de-la-Perriere/3_266_product=360799.aspx"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hermes Scarf, 1963-LVDOVICVS-MAGNVS</span></i></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yVxwtnUaixU/UB7zwu9kpiI/AAAAAAAABFo/b4bDbmjLOo8/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hermes_scarves_084_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yVxwtnUaixU/UB7zwu9kpiI/AAAAAAAABFo/b4bDbmjLOo8/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hermes_scarves_084_0.jpg" width="392" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vandm.com/Hermes-Authentic-Vintage-Silk-Twill-Scarf-France-1963-LVDOVICVS-MAGNVS-by-Francoise-de-la-Perriere/3_266_product=360802.aspx"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hermes Scarf, 1963-LVDOVICVS-MAGNVS</span></i></a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fnjWzuUbUT0/UB7zwDAuutI/AAAAAAAABFg/iyRS47tVe5A/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hermes_scarves_069_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fnjWzuUbUT0/UB7zwDAuutI/AAAAAAAABFg/iyRS47tVe5A/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Hermes_scarves_069_0.jpg" width="397" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://vandm.com/Hermes-Authentic-Vintage-Silk-Twill-Scarf-France-1960s-_Silhouettes-Navales-by-Philippe-Ledoux/3_266_product=360808.aspx">Hermes Scarf, </a>1960s, By Philippe Ledoux </span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r4MlBdQ1znM/UB7zxsjE9EI/AAAAAAAABF4/UgdtduzIJY8/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_001_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r4MlBdQ1znM/UB7zxsjE9EI/AAAAAAAABF4/UgdtduzIJY8/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_001_0.jpg" width="385" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://vandm.com/Hermes-Paris-Authentic-Vintage-Silk-Twill-Scarf-Le-Debuche-Hunt-Scene/3_266_product=325721.aspx">Hermes Scarf</a>, The Hunt Scene</i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qRmlzeAsZiQ/UB7zxFZ39HI/AAAAAAAABFw/14E7wvPivMc/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Mothers_Day_102_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qRmlzeAsZiQ/UB7zxFZ39HI/AAAAAAAABFw/14E7wvPivMc/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_Mothers_Day_102_0.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">T</span></i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>his <a href="http://vandm.com/Hermes-Authentic-Vintage-Silk-Twill-Scarf-France-1963/3_266_product=323492.aspx">Hermes scarf </a>is probably the most wearable of all of Allison's scarves. The soft gray, tan, and pink are tres chic! </i></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DxexDENP7ow/UB7zyDHyyqI/AAAAAAAABGA/N59nBZhBHkk/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_012_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="387" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DxexDENP7ow/UB7zyDHyyqI/AAAAAAAABGA/N59nBZhBHkk/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_kimball_012_0.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://vandm.com/Hermes-Paris-Authentic-Vintage-Silk-Scarf-Frontaux-Et-Cocardes-by-Cathy-Latham-1968/3_266_product=325725.aspx">Hermes Scarf, </a>1968 by Cathy Latham </span></i><br />
<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XLgXSr8jyc4/UDFLiidUziI/AAAAAAAABGg/AesYbHfKO7Y/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_celine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XLgXSr8jyc4/UDFLiidUziI/AAAAAAAABGg/AesYbHfKO7Y/s400/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_celine.jpg" width="395" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://vandm.com/Celine-Paris-Silk-Scarf/3_266_product=336729.aspx">Celine Scarf</a><br /><br /><br />All images of Allison courtesy of Lynn Barrasso and can not be published or copied without permission</span></i></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-38333483365074390532012-02-19T13:55:00.000-05:002012-02-19T13:55:49.210-05:00Rodarte Fall 2012-Forties and Fabulous!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-015_161905769573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-015_161905769573.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Laura and Kate Mulleavy, designer sisters of the collection Rodarte, are about the most exciting designers to come along in a long time-except for Mary Katranzou, of course. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Their Rodarte Fall 2012 collection is simply scrumptious. I want every single piece-and the body to go with them!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">According to Sara Mower at Vogue.com, the Mulleavy sisters Fall Collection was inspired by the 1940s and Australia. This is certainly evident, but not in that tired, caricaturist way that designers usually use. No gigantic Joan Crawford shoulder pads here! These clothes are wearable and pretty. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The sisters used a deep rich rust sometimes combined with black, and often with a pretty blue. Wide lapels, deep open armholes, soft boxy tops, double-breasted coats and jackets, and light swinging skirts, the 40s influence is not subtle here. But, divine it is!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-005_161856934786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-005_161856934786.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty blue belted jacket that just melts in your mouth</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">As a child I saved and preserved my mother's old clothes, (I was a curator even then) especially those from the 40s and 50s. Lucky me that my mother has always been a hoarder so there is plenty of vintage in her closet. One of my favorites is a deep rust wool dress from the late 40s that would fit right in with the Rodarte collection. My mother's dress has ¾ inch sleeves, a peter pan collar, is fitted at the waist with a bias-cut skirt that slightly swirls when you move. There is a double row of buttons down the front and deep pockets with wide cuffs at the openings. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-009_161900865648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-009_161900865648.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Claret, the hot color for fall </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-013_161903435095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-013_161903435095.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soft swinging skirt with a big comfortable sweater</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-010_161900999950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-010_161900999950.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black and Rust-perfect!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-011_161901240707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-011_161901240707.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-007_161858836341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-007_161858836341.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pinafore bodice is not my favorite, but the more I look at it the more it grows on me-and I can see it on a younger person. The aboriginal design is fun.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-025_161913706931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-025_161913706931.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-031_161918266110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-031_161918266110.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Has an Art Deco feel.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-034_161920996440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-034_161920996440.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-026_161914652162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-026_161914652162.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the prettiest dress of the season.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-038_161924150110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-038_161924150110.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazingly beautiful. Reminds me of those wonderful confections seen on Katherine Hepburn and Carol Lombard in the movies of the mid 30s.<br />
<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-033_161920788359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-033_161920788359.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lightness of the fabric is what I love about this one. </td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-016_16190595284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-016_16190595284.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-008_161859960879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-008_161859960879.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-039_161925684024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://media.vogue.com/files/2012/02/14/rodarte-rtw-fw2012-runway-039_161925684024.jpg" width="212" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kate and Laura Mulleavy 2012</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All images are courtesy of www.Vogue.com. Check the collection out there for more beautiful designs. I love the sisters website at www.rodarte.net. Take a look.</span></i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span id="goog_34501033"></span><span id="goog_34501034"></span></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-37102370727479472172011-09-14T22:46:00.000-04:002011-09-14T22:46:37.990-04:00Hermes Scarves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LZ4pIdD3zIo/TnFOmQTi9wI/AAAAAAAAA8U/H0q-V7KSuYk/s1600/Hermes+scarves+053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LZ4pIdD3zIo/TnFOmQTi9wI/AAAAAAAAA8U/H0q-V7KSuYk/s320/Hermes+scarves+053.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Hermes Classic Design: Part I</b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recently, I was lucky to find 11 vintage Hermes scarves in perfect condition. They were previously owned and worn by one of the most beautiful and stylish person that I have ever known. Perfect taste and a classic mid-century style was how I remember her. Allison was her name and I will write more about her in a later post.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
That Allison had fabulous style is evident by the scarves she purchased from Hermes from the 50s through the late 70s. Some of the most elaborate designs were created by artists for Hermes in the early 60s. Exotic, with surprising details, they illustrates why Hermes scarves were sought after and worn by royalty and style makers alike. Queen Elizabeth II and Jackie Onassis are two names that come to mind.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
According to a recent issue of Vogue, fashionable women are not just wearing scarves tied around their necks, but they are tying them on their purse or turning them into a purse. My all-time favorite way to wear a Hermes scarf is to tie it into a halter top. Worn with a great pair of pants, it is a fabulous summer look. I have a vague memory of wearing a scarf of my Mother's tied into a halter in the 70s. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
All of the scarves shown below can be found on my website within the next few weeks. Note the amazing details. </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson">www.VandM.com/gabrielgibson</a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KUhGsORsJ8g/TnE30xvNuJI/AAAAAAAAA7s/fCGlI53e1kg/s1600/Hermes+scarves+030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KUhGsORsJ8g/TnE30xvNuJI/AAAAAAAAA7s/fCGlI53e1kg/s320/Hermes+scarves+030.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Tahiti </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tgg3ZBWFQXw/TnE4IYrsNRI/AAAAAAAAA7w/iiEfWgwEDTQ/s1600/Hermes+scarves+028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tgg3ZBWFQXw/TnE4IYrsNRI/AAAAAAAAA7w/iiEfWgwEDTQ/s400/Hermes+scarves+028.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Navy, taupe and creamy white</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cfegRpJ4jog/TnE8a0H621I/AAAAAAAAA74/bw_xJogfpeY/s1600/Hermes+scarves+039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cfegRpJ4jog/TnE8a0H621I/AAAAAAAAA74/bw_xJogfpeY/s320/Hermes+scarves+039.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Louis xiv </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbfxkH9Hfxc/TnE8_HzCg2I/AAAAAAAAA78/8FZk4aL1IzU/s1600/Hermes+scarves+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbfxkH9Hfxc/TnE8_HzCg2I/AAAAAAAAA78/8FZk4aL1IzU/s320/Hermes+scarves+038.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Aren't you just dying to see the entire design?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EMgQrWbZiuI/TnE96bIzcKI/AAAAAAAAA8E/EqWVvDpmR4M/s1600/Hermes+scarves+042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EMgQrWbZiuI/TnE96bIzcKI/AAAAAAAAA8E/EqWVvDpmR4M/s320/Hermes+scarves+042.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Turquoise, gold and gray- a magnificent color scheme</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6i2-iO53i2k/TnE_PcCRLSI/AAAAAAAAA8I/Qy3-_8mzEnA/s1600/Hermes+scarves+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6i2-iO53i2k/TnE_PcCRLSI/AAAAAAAAA8I/Qy3-_8mzEnA/s320/Hermes+scarves+044.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This border design is so classical and reminds me of images in the design guides published in the late18th and early 19th centuries.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vjXXV9dd0ig/TnFCUo_YcGI/AAAAAAAAA8M/RsbQc5n8UQs/s1600/Hermes+scarves+054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vjXXV9dd0ig/TnFCUo_YcGI/AAAAAAAAA8M/RsbQc5n8UQs/s320/Hermes+scarves+054.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Early 60s design</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-byyEeaSDKtc/TnFDGQdQ3SI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/Ut_IDTrMEUM/s1600/Hermes+scarves+056.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-byyEeaSDKtc/TnFDGQdQ3SI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/Ut_IDTrMEUM/s320/Hermes+scarves+056.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrAqb4gfc84/TnFT8q2OAbI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/3_s6vEJ36WY/s1600/Hermes+scarves+065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JrAqb4gfc84/TnFT8q2OAbI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/3_s6vEJ36WY/s320/Hermes+scarves+065.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This one is in the richest rust. I can see it worn with a beautiful creamy-colored wool dress, perhaps a vintage dress by Norrell or Scassi.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83WgUDv5O5g/TnFVlE5wlRI/AAAAAAAAA8c/oaP1AHgnAe0/s1600/Hermes+scarves+063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83WgUDv5O5g/TnFVlE5wlRI/AAAAAAAAA8c/oaP1AHgnAe0/s320/Hermes+scarves+063.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QNw5KpNb4xk/TnFV50N1FzI/AAAAAAAAA8g/UECVQW1mZLA/s1600/Hermes+scarves+059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QNw5KpNb4xk/TnFV50N1FzI/AAAAAAAAA8g/UECVQW1mZLA/s320/Hermes+scarves+059.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hrKGpgTls6o/TnFWMYxhKMI/AAAAAAAAA8k/m4qH74m2g0g/s1600/Hermes+scarves+071.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hrKGpgTls6o/TnFWMYxhKMI/AAAAAAAAA8k/m4qH74m2g0g/s320/Hermes+scarves+071.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My favorite image on this scarf.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GyaYnT5x30A/TnFW-iPwH_I/AAAAAAAAA8o/k8vqel6qbgs/s1600/Hermes+scarves+075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GyaYnT5x30A/TnFW-iPwH_I/AAAAAAAAA8o/k8vqel6qbgs/s320/Hermes+scarves+075.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Riding a dolphin!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fxk3E7_zw9M/TnFXqMFY4KI/AAAAAAAAA8s/gUBRA5PbahE/s1600/Hermes+scarves+101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fxk3E7_zw9M/TnFXqMFY4KI/AAAAAAAAA8s/gUBRA5PbahE/s320/Hermes+scarves+101.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Is it surrealism?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VEFTWAzRM8/TnFZcOl_GnI/AAAAAAAAA8w/eQJFCJnS9k8/s1600/Hermes+scarves+099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6VEFTWAzRM8/TnFZcOl_GnI/AAAAAAAAA8w/eQJFCJnS9k8/s320/Hermes+scarves+099.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The designer signature</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--vtBJnOiGtw/TnFcwxB9zcI/AAAAAAAAA80/UYucBoNQNcA/s1600/Hermes+scarves+102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--vtBJnOiGtw/TnFcwxB9zcI/AAAAAAAAA80/UYucBoNQNcA/s320/Hermes+scarves+102.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lp0kQePyrb0/TnFdZJK1BBI/AAAAAAAAA84/oZakB2oOV8k/s1600/Hermes+scarves+103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lp0kQePyrb0/TnFdZJK1BBI/AAAAAAAAA84/oZakB2oOV8k/s320/Hermes+scarves+103.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Photographs by Nancy Gibson</i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-11946747338244486092011-08-30T14:52:00.000-04:002011-08-30T14:52:02.945-04:00Heavy Metal Lust<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Rediscovery Frank Rebajes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Below is my article for DESIGNinTELL @VandM.com</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">on the fabulous mid-century artist Frank Rebajes. His work is everywhere, but always look for the mark because he was heavily reproduced. Also, below is a rare bracelet with earrings (not shown) worked in sterling silver. It is for sale at my store Gabriel Gibson Decorative Arts-link below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3sLtoDlOxdI/Tl0uoYx9UtI/AAAAAAAAA7k/B7-MsRTy_N8/s1600/insite_frank_rebajes_article_1-881x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3sLtoDlOxdI/Tl0uoYx9UtI/AAAAAAAAA7k/B7-MsRTy_N8/s320/insite_frank_rebajes_article_1-881x1024.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designintell.vandm.com/2011/07/heavy-metal-lust/">http://designintell.vandm.com/2011/07/heavy-metal-lust/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LB5hp_rruwM/Tl0v4t1EyKI/AAAAAAAAA7o/o9S9qXGXzdY/s1600/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_IMG_3387_2_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="80" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LB5hp_rruwM/Tl0v4t1EyKI/AAAAAAAAA7o/o9S9qXGXzdY/s320/http-__images.vandm.biz_content_images_2000x2000_IMG_3387_2_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vandm.com/Rare-Sterling-Silver-Rebajes-Bracelet-With-Earrrings/3_266_product=158631.aspx">http://vandm.com/Rare-Sterling-Silver-Rebajes-Bracelet-With-Earrrings/3_266_product=158631.aspx</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-33152763583321986542011-08-18T22:34:00.000-04:002011-08-18T22:34:55.890-04:00The Clockwatcher: An 18th Century Status Symbol Gets Its Due<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UfYYPoH7JRg/Tk3Ih9zV19I/AAAAAAAAA7U/d_j4UEAR6yU/s1600/clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UfYYPoH7JRg/Tk3Ih9zV19I/AAAAAAAAA7U/d_j4UEAR6yU/s320/clock.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">by Nancy Gibson</strong></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">I</strong>nspired by the opulence of 18th century France and the Court of Versailles, wealthy Americans of the 18th and 19th centuries coveted all things French. From richly-colored-plate-printed textiles to classical marble statuary, French luxury goods, a sure sign of status, were imported into the United States in abundance.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Especially prized were the classically designed French mantle (or shelf) clocks crafted in bronze ormolu, marble, porcelain and wood. Mantle clocks replaced tall case clocks as the go-to timepiece in fashionable America homes by the 19th century. Those decorated in the classical style–think Greek and Roman figures–were the most sought after.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Americans traveling abroad brought mantle clocks back with recorded regularity and others placed them at the top of their list when ordering from their overseas agents. American merchants traveled to France to select the very best mantle clocks made by the most skilled craftsmen to ship back to the United States in order to satisfy the taste of their most demanding customers. Probate inventories often list mantle clocks as one of the most expensive items found in the home, and newspaper advertisements confirm that they indeed were quite costly. Not just for the mantle, these clocks were also found on pier tables another luxury good decorating early American homes.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Most mantle clocks were made with brass or wood movements, key wound with swinging pendulums, and were 30 hour or 8 day clocks. American clockmakers didn’t reproduce the style until Eli Terry (1772-1852) of Connecticut began mass-producing them for a burgeoning middle class market.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Why They Are Worth The Price:</strong><br />
1. French bronzes are considered by connoisseurs to be the finest in the world<br />
2. Each clock was designed and assembled by a number of highest-skilled artisans. It was a time-consuming process that took several skilled artisans to complete.<br />
3. The bronze decoration was elaborately detailed and overly splendid.<br />
4. English, European, and Russian royalty collected French bronze mantle clocks.<br />
5. Their movements were made by the finest clock makers of the period.<br />
6. Today, many still retain their original bronze.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Good to Know:</strong>1.Decorative and functional, mantle clocks were the most popular form of clock found in 19th century American homes<br />
2. One of the best bronze foundries of his time, Frenchman Victor Paillard (1805-1886) ran a bronze foundry that employed close to 100 people by the mid-19th century, and worked for some of the finest cabinetmakers in France. His mantle clocks are highly collectible and sought after.<br />
3. Eli Terry (1772-1852) mass-produced the first affordable wooden shelf clock made with interchangeable parts.<br />
4. Simon Willard (1753-1848) inventor of the Banjo clock also popularized shelf clocks in Massachusetts.<br />
5. The clock faces were commonly made of porcelain or enamel.<br />
6. Some mantle clocks had calendars inserted into their clock faces.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNn8eyNHSxA/Tk3Iza1N_MI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/lZixM_80nu0/s1600/boar+clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNn8eyNHSxA/Tk3Iza1N_MI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/lZixM_80nu0/s320/boar+clock.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">Very rare antique French LXVI style dore bronze boar clock with porcelain face. Circa 1820. </div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 5px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"> John J. Nelson Antiques</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ePxB05cbPE/Tk3I_hcGdOI/AAAAAAAAA7c/Bv2W6PAI4jU/s1600/dolphin+clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ePxB05cbPE/Tk3I_hcGdOI/AAAAAAAAA7c/Bv2W6PAI4jU/s320/dolphin+clock.jpg" width="174" /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">French Severe porcelain clock with dore bronze decoration. Keys inclued. Base is 9.5'' square. 19th century. John J. Nelson Antiques</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dxFOi9sXayM/Tk3JGwrPZ-I/AAAAAAAAA7g/OYgNkobp5Zg/s1600/detail+dolphin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dxFOi9sXayM/Tk3JGwrPZ-I/AAAAAAAAA7g/OYgNkobp5Zg/s320/detail+dolphin.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">This article was reproduced from DESIGNinTELL at www.vandm.com. All clocks can be purchased from VandM.com.</div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; margin-top: 15px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-2964207339465568122011-02-14T22:27:00.000-05:002011-02-14T22:27:27.040-05:00On Collecting<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I wonder if collecting is genetic? I am pretty sure it can be learned. Since I am a collector and love flea markets, especially those really scary ones on out-of-the-way highways, I had to encourage my kids to collect so they wouldn't moan and groan when forced to accompany me to flea markets on our annual summer vacation. Some years, it was Maine, on the road between Bath and Wiscasset and other years it was that long flat highway heading into Seaside, Florida. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">They were troopers. Ultimately, only one child caught the bug. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The child collector began with acorns and graduated to toy weapons. He got as far as a small BB gun and moved on. Whew! That was close.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The young collector never let me throw anything away. Is another name for collecting, hoarding? Maybe. It runs in the family. His grandmother is a hoarder. For years we blamed the Depression. Eighty-six-years old and she collects junk mail. In a plastic bag it goes, and like a drug addict hiding weed, it gets stashed anywhere and everywhere. Behind the bed, the TV-every surface in the house is covered. Even in the bathroom. It is amazing where you will find these bags. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Now, the collecting gene has passed to another generation. The young collector's son, now 8 years old, has been bitten. Just like the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">young collector he began with toy guns. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Last Thanksgiving we had a guest from London with us. He, like most 20-somethings from London, think all Americans have guns and are gun crazy. Even though we told him our house was a no-gun zone, I doubt he believed us. We had guns everywhere. Tiny, less than an inch toy guns on a shelf in a bedroom, squirt guns of all sizes on end tables, in baskets of towels in the bathrooms, on the stair landing, and on floor-everywhere. It was so embarrassing. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Although he seems top be growing out of the gun phase and acorns aren't his thing, he is definitely a collector.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Well, you will see.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iY2kmN5vDjs/TVnwMAARsDI/AAAAAAAAA7I/Ur9fuiSjCzs/s1600/Collecting+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iY2kmN5vDjs/TVnwMAARsDI/AAAAAAAAA7I/Ur9fuiSjCzs/s320/Collecting+001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1Jj0kKaQ9Og/TVnwYVOCV1I/AAAAAAAAA7M/VDhTDOVM9mQ/s1600/Collecting+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1Jj0kKaQ9Og/TVnwYVOCV1I/AAAAAAAAA7M/VDhTDOVM9mQ/s320/Collecting+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>"Granny, I need a real big basket,"</em> he said<em>. "Why?" I asked.</em><br />
"<em>I have some things to put in it</em>." "<em>What kind of things</em>?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"<em>Lots of things</em>."</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-85073713181210017702011-02-10T23:14:00.001-05:002011-02-10T23:17:54.404-05:00A 1938 French Wallpaper Book and The Kings Speech<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXSjY7cf2Zk/TVSMic8yyMI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/0cXl8KunhpE/s1600/arts-kings-speech-584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hXSjY7cf2Zk/TVSMic8yyMI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/0cXl8KunhpE/s400/arts-kings-speech-584.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Colin Firth as King George VI. From The King's Speech</span></em></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I recently saw The<em> King's Speech</em> and was fascinated with the wallpaper. In fact, some have called the wall in Lionel Logue's office a character all by itself. I agree. But, my favorite was the wallcoverings in the rest of his home and elsewhere. They reminded me of something I had seen before.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vRRcFHM5iwA/TVSMpxaYK5I/AAAAAAAAA4U/V2k_aIHSeus/s1600/geoffrey-rush-as-lionel-logue-in-the-king.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="172" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vRRcFHM5iwA/TVSMpxaYK5I/AAAAAAAAA4U/V2k_aIHSeus/s320/geoffrey-rush-as-lionel-logue-in-the-king.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Geoffrey Rush as Lionel Logue in The King's Speech</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last year I purchased a French wallpaper sample book from a dealer of French decorative arts. I couldn't resist it-imagine my delight when I realized the front cover was dated 1938. The cover was a little worn, otherwise everything was intact. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The art director for the movie could have used the patterns in the book as inspiration for the set design.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Take a look</span>.</div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yjM2y8depcQ/TVSNJfok57I/AAAAAAAAA4Y/HpQDgTBYRYU/s1600/overall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="215" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yjM2y8depcQ/TVSNJfok57I/AAAAAAAAA4Y/HpQDgTBYRYU/s320/overall.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nt8MqBoFcrs/TVSNWkLHkgI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Rd5Yu-79qJU/s1600/cover+with+date.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nt8MqBoFcrs/TVSNWkLHkgI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Rd5Yu-79qJU/s320/cover+with+date.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">You can barely see the gold stamped "1938."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Following are some of the hundreds of patterns in this very heavy book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P3ReJ-l5QCI/TVSRCRPeXBI/AAAAAAAAA4k/JoGSqOAq5Ik/s1600/orange+and+pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="216" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P3ReJ-l5QCI/TVSRCRPeXBI/AAAAAAAAA4k/JoGSqOAq5Ik/s320/orange+and+pink.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NitFrSvD_hQ/TVSNpP0nZjI/AAAAAAAAA4g/pZB0gqWSy_Q/s1600/orange+and+pink+circles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NitFrSvD_hQ/TVSNpP0nZjI/AAAAAAAAA4g/pZB0gqWSy_Q/s320/orange+and+pink+circles.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O7aGBSg-Wsc/TVSWEPDN9HI/AAAAAAAAA4o/oE3C7s1fUcg/s1600/blue+and+orange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O7aGBSg-Wsc/TVSWEPDN9HI/AAAAAAAAA4o/oE3C7s1fUcg/s320/blue+and+orange.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L7qy39BWroQ/TVSWZo6LL4I/AAAAAAAAA4s/TMpBrc7BpNQ/s1600/Green.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L7qy39BWroQ/TVSWZo6LL4I/AAAAAAAAA4s/TMpBrc7BpNQ/s320/Green.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oYLPmM9lPrI/TVSWnLYZrvI/AAAAAAAAA4w/cI33lNsl-tQ/s1600/french+grey+with+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oYLPmM9lPrI/TVSWnLYZrvI/AAAAAAAAA4w/cI33lNsl-tQ/s320/french+grey+with+room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dfVCRYESCB0/TVSW3bliv7I/AAAAAAAAA40/KXVJ0tOxx2M/s1600/french+grey+large+leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="221" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dfVCRYESCB0/TVSW3bliv7I/AAAAAAAAA40/KXVJ0tOxx2M/s320/french+grey+large+leaves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBmtJAJ8Pgk/TVSXHEd1XbI/AAAAAAAAA44/p4IX52V_5-0/s1600/grey+with+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBmtJAJ8Pgk/TVSXHEd1XbI/AAAAAAAAA44/p4IX52V_5-0/s320/grey+with+room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lWPS43DXe-s/TVSXlEZPFdI/AAAAAAAAA48/Cjah86aYOYE/s1600/Blue+flowers+on+french+grey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="220" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lWPS43DXe-s/TVSXlEZPFdI/AAAAAAAAA48/Cjah86aYOYE/s320/Blue+flowers+on+french+grey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oV16nIb7goU/TVSXxWot_TI/AAAAAAAAA5A/KoHsPotKDeQ/s1600/blue+on+french+grey+with+abstract+designs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="223" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oV16nIb7goU/TVSXxWot_TI/AAAAAAAAA5A/KoHsPotKDeQ/s320/blue+on+french+grey+with+abstract+designs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Complex pattern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaokU8xRTec/TVSYALLSUhI/AAAAAAAAA5E/Ba_zkjmiN7w/s1600/blue+squares.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaokU8xRTec/TVSYALLSUhI/AAAAAAAAA5E/Ba_zkjmiN7w/s320/blue+squares.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7wbVp66K60/TVSYUvgZJNI/AAAAAAAAA5I/prePIw9OAMg/s1600/orange+and+blue+asian+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="221" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7wbVp66K60/TVSYUvgZJNI/AAAAAAAAA5I/prePIw9OAMg/s320/orange+and+blue+asian+flowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">WOW!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSXJnaCaufo/TVSYq6_onxI/AAAAAAAAA5M/K2cyvwtHpNw/s1600/blue+and+orange+fruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sSXJnaCaufo/TVSYq6_onxI/AAAAAAAAA5M/K2cyvwtHpNw/s320/blue+and+orange+fruit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qe3lehWZ7G4/TVSZjKJKG1I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/nqbdxpu5eEA/s1600/marbelized+orange.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qe3lehWZ7G4/TVSZjKJKG1I/AAAAAAAAA5Q/nqbdxpu5eEA/s320/marbelized+orange.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7woa2SUZCeU/TVSZwiL1IEI/AAAAAAAAA5U/-QAzPHzQDIY/s1600/grey+and+orange+allover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="231" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7woa2SUZCeU/TVSZwiL1IEI/AAAAAAAAA5U/-QAzPHzQDIY/s320/grey+and+orange+allover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HUizMsqN-k4/TVSZ-Ts0YSI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/mNON-TJL8Fs/s1600/orange+lin+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="221" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HUizMsqN-k4/TVSZ-Ts0YSI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/mNON-TJL8Fs/s320/orange+lin+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Reminds me of an art quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EJGAIUsfMc/TVSaPxJoDiI/AAAAAAAAA5c/Dqzae39KZTI/s1600/orange+geometric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="220" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8EJGAIUsfMc/TVSaPxJoDiI/AAAAAAAAA5c/Dqzae39KZTI/s320/orange+geometric.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one looks like a linoleum pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qaaqm6PQebk/TVSapIWP6QI/AAAAAAAAA5g/t7L661jdV_w/s1600/orange+lyn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="229" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qaaqm6PQebk/TVSapIWP6QI/AAAAAAAAA5g/t7L661jdV_w/s320/orange+lyn.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another one perfect as a floor covering.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Linoleum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1zhlqFNh2Sg/TVScGw-el-I/AAAAAAAAA5k/rZs0FlqhVjs/s1600/orange+fruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1zhlqFNh2Sg/TVScGw-el-I/AAAAAAAAA5k/rZs0FlqhVjs/s320/orange+fruit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3HY8W2q1wW8/TVScwcKY4KI/AAAAAAAAA5o/PtCne-MjW7M/s1600/orange+on+tan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="231" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3HY8W2q1wW8/TVScwcKY4KI/AAAAAAAAA5o/PtCne-MjW7M/s320/orange+on+tan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think these flowers are particularily fabulous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mmrm2LX1KwQ/TVSeOCDceeI/AAAAAAAAA5s/hAcgnYfE6Ns/s1600/orange+red+green+leaves+on+french+grey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mmrm2LX1KwQ/TVSeOCDceeI/AAAAAAAAA5s/hAcgnYfE6Ns/s320/orange+red+green+leaves+on+french+grey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Soft and exquisite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8bvL-gzgWjE/TVSetC5NUBI/AAAAAAAAA5w/x4_6BEv6YHo/s1600/large+pink+leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="216" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8bvL-gzgWjE/TVSetC5NUBI/AAAAAAAAA5w/x4_6BEv6YHo/s320/large+pink+leaves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Iconic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eM_qCXGwsOI/TVSjj6OIcQI/AAAAAAAAA54/f3znw-1DIas/s1600/grey+and+orange+allover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="231" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eM_qCXGwsOI/TVSjj6OIcQI/AAAAAAAAA54/f3znw-1DIas/s320/grey+and+orange+allover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JoH6ggW7gZI/TVSmNb__WPI/AAAAAAAAA6A/eL-kjcXXNHw/s1600/I+think+my+grandmother+had+this+pink+rose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="219" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JoH6ggW7gZI/TVSmNb__WPI/AAAAAAAAA6A/eL-kjcXXNHw/s320/I+think+my+grandmother+had+this+pink+rose.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I call this one "I think my grandmother had this on her bedroom walls."</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghRhPVvkkrY/TVSoTmH5rUI/AAAAAAAAA6E/ULgU3MHFpqQ/s1600/orange+roses+with+blue+leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="231" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghRhPVvkkrY/TVSoTmH5rUI/AAAAAAAAA6E/ULgU3MHFpqQ/s320/orange+roses+with+blue+leaves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a color combination. Elegant and cool!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UuSs8-LJvds/TVSok36jVjI/AAAAAAAAA6I/dasnkuLCw4Q/s1600/red+orange+flowers+on+french+grey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UuSs8-LJvds/TVSok36jVjI/AAAAAAAAA6I/dasnkuLCw4Q/s320/red+orange+flowers+on+french+grey.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uU2l9JXPFPs/TVSpF36X6UI/AAAAAAAAA6M/l31oDVFn1v0/s1600/red+and+gold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="229" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uU2l9JXPFPs/TVSpF36X6UI/AAAAAAAAA6M/l31oDVFn1v0/s320/red+and+gold.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the wall this will read as a solid red.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tiCJ8ao08rg/TVSpSAfzZEI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/R3TQvrrC5XQ/s1600/red+large+leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tiCJ8ao08rg/TVSpSAfzZEI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/R3TQvrrC5XQ/s320/red+large+leaves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another iconic pattern</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cj4biDLOVys/TVSpayykhrI/AAAAAAAAA6U/M_lWjWNDW74/s1600/red+flowers+on+tan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cj4biDLOVys/TVSpayykhrI/AAAAAAAAA6U/M_lWjWNDW74/s320/red+flowers+on+tan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QysmotEQr_4/TVSplxWnHII/AAAAAAAAA6Y/y1tjcX7oKYw/s1600/red+and+brown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="223" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QysmotEQr_4/TVSplxWnHII/AAAAAAAAA6Y/y1tjcX7oKYw/s320/red+and+brown.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g8MWqs4-drw/TVSpwXkxJFI/AAAAAAAAA6c/SC-5KwYsC-Q/s1600/trailing+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="218" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g8MWqs4-drw/TVSpwXkxJFI/AAAAAAAAA6c/SC-5KwYsC-Q/s320/trailing+flowers.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-abMKicU_quM/TVSp4OvHAdI/AAAAAAAAA6g/jTtTnk8Zx9c/s1600/alps+with+helicopter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-abMKicU_quM/TVSp4OvHAdI/AAAAAAAAA6g/jTtTnk8Zx9c/s320/alps+with+helicopter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am still trying to figure out if that is a helicopter at the top right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WGRhgkzI-Jw/TVSqBSoCawI/AAAAAAAAA6k/H6ym67A0tZA/s1600/childrens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="216" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WGRhgkzI-Jw/TVSqBSoCawI/AAAAAAAAA6k/H6ym67A0tZA/s320/childrens.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looks familiar-iconic French children's illustration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H7fb2zSLKdc/TVSqW_FuuPI/AAAAAAAAA6s/6Ik8D2wzyG0/s1600/childrens+paper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H7fb2zSLKdc/TVSqW_FuuPI/AAAAAAAAA6s/6Ik8D2wzyG0/s320/childrens+paper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OAC1z0K8qkY/TVSqlE0gcRI/AAAAAAAAA6w/OyyxfWt469U/s1600/Rabbitts+dead+or+alive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="215" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OAC1z0K8qkY/TVSqlE0gcRI/AAAAAAAAA6w/OyyxfWt469U/s320/Rabbitts+dead+or+alive.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hare, dead or alive</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-46NHEyhqSPs/TVSqtObgpGI/AAAAAAAAA60/I0vlFMrxD0g/s1600/Marie+Antoinette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-46NHEyhqSPs/TVSqtObgpGI/AAAAAAAAA60/I0vlFMrxD0g/s320/Marie+Antoinette.jpg" width="320" /></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marie Antoinette?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It cannot be French without a toile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dClrbUesQdg/TVSq3mFRI7I/AAAAAAAAA64/nsm2YQRsiKQ/s1600/red+toile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dClrbUesQdg/TVSq3mFRI7I/AAAAAAAAA64/nsm2YQRsiKQ/s320/red+toile.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the wallpaper inset into the picture frame molding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Very Elsie De Wolfe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhhqitTlWl4/TVSrEKprCHI/AAAAAAAAA68/LNRerRil1xo/s1600/toile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="218" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LhhqitTlWl4/TVSrEKprCHI/AAAAAAAAA68/LNRerRil1xo/s320/toile.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Chase. There is always a chasse!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbsI_r0E4iI/TVSrObDBgYI/AAAAAAAAA7A/6pYCkesDcYY/s1600/Price+list.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GbsI_r0E4iI/TVSrObDBgYI/AAAAAAAAA7A/6pYCkesDcYY/s320/Price+list.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Price List</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_mIEUWYbQ0U/TVSrXaUDneI/AAAAAAAAA7E/_aR82dojDvw/s1600/Ties.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_mIEUWYbQ0U/TVSrXaUDneI/AAAAAAAAA7E/_aR82dojDvw/s320/Ties.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The End</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are interested in purchasing this book, check out</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson">www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson</a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://vandm.com/My-Dashboard/French-Wallpaper-Sample-Book-Sanitex-Dated-1938/19_260_dealer=78503_product=138890.aspx">http://vandm.com/My-Dashboard/French-Wallpaper-Sample-Book-Sanitex-Dated-1938/19_260_dealer=78503_product=138890.aspx</a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Photography by Valerie Hutnan</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-17458155152913022492011-01-27T02:54:00.000-05:002011-01-27T02:54:40.272-05:00Something To Crow About: My latest on DESIGNinTELLIf you ever wondered what it would be like to go to the antique shows in New York during the "antique season" then you need to read my latest article at DESIGNinTELL, the blog at <a href="http://www.vandm.com/">http://www.vandm.com/</a>. <br />
<br />
VandM (Vintage and Modern) is the antiques marketplace where I keep my shop. There are around 150 dealers that sell just about everything. It isn't a flea market-like site-there are some pricey goods there. These dealers are a sophisticated bunch. <br />
<br />
DesignINTELL, the blog, covers everthing from art exhibitions to top ten lists of the latest trends in fashion and design. I am one of six writers. I write about objects and events. I recently posted about The American Antiques Show, the top <u>folk art</u> venue in the country and my favorite show. <br />
<br />
On the other hand the Winter Antique Show is considered the nation's top high-end antique show, but you have to be a gazillionaire or be buying for a museum to purchase anything. However, it is great fun to see what is selling and to study pieces in person, but I would rather hang with the folk art crowd.<br />
<br />
Folk Art is fun! And surprising. Who would expect to find exquisite gold and silver jewelry-and it isn't costume-at a folk art show. These dealers always bring the unexpected to this show. And , of course because it is in New York there are usually celebrities. Some attend the preview-Martha and Bunny almost always, but others shop at off hours like early morning when it has just opened or between 4 and 6 when everyone else is just getting home from work and thinking about dinner. The show stays open until 8 each night. Here are some highlights of objects I loved that were not included in the post I wrote for DESIGNinTELL.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCeLpsJPpI/AAAAAAAAA3E/2AuR6aXW7tA/s1600/TAAS+065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCeLpsJPpI/AAAAAAAAA3E/2AuR6aXW7tA/s320/TAAS+065.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">A glass bead necklace in various shades of red. Made in Venice in the 1910s. Offered by Leah Gordon.</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCfdlWWWUI/AAAAAAAAA3I/e8m9O6WtCyc/s1600/TAAS+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCfdlWWWUI/AAAAAAAAA3I/e8m9O6WtCyc/s320/TAAS+010.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">The lovely Ben, showing Roy Roger's mexican-made cowboy wrist-watch at Stella Rubin</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCgzvJ1L6I/AAAAAAAAA3M/dONGdZXt5HQ/s1600/TAAS+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCgzvJ1L6I/AAAAAAAAA3M/dONGdZXt5HQ/s320/TAAS+006.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">A gate or piece of fence found in Virginia at the booth of Stella Rubin.</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCjMrn0_zI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/aatri-2_RuE/s1600/TAAS+031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCjMrn0_zI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/aatri-2_RuE/s320/TAAS+031.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">A group of homemade stuffed animal toys from Jeff and Holly Noordsy</span></em><br />
</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCj72v50NI/AAAAAAAAA3U/WHun8URYmsU/s1600/TAAS+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUCj72v50NI/AAAAAAAAA3U/WHun8URYmsU/s320/TAAS+007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">More adorable homemade toy animals at Stella Rubin</span></em> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEc7UzrmHI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/yQy-QmhB5lo/s1600/TAAS+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEc7UzrmHI/AAAAAAAAA3Y/yQy-QmhB5lo/s320/TAAS+011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">A rose gold, diamond and ruby wide bangle from Stella Rubin</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">It is not a cuff, which has an opening. A bangle has no opening.</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></em> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEdcY6sUGI/AAAAAAAAA3c/GsKX3U5dc90/s1600/TAAS+029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEdcY6sUGI/AAAAAAAAA3c/GsKX3U5dc90/s320/TAAS+029.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">A bowl of balls at Jeff and Holly Noordsy</span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEd5DV-bFI/AAAAAAAAA3g/7XIEG7g9VJ4/s1600/TAAS+030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEd5DV-bFI/AAAAAAAAA3g/7XIEG7g9VJ4/s320/TAAS+030.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Antique bottles at Jeff and Holly Noordsy</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEeN1Yf3gI/AAAAAAAAA3k/qi0USs2dWEw/s1600/TAAS+035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEeN1Yf3gI/AAAAAAAAA3k/qi0USs2dWEw/s320/TAAS+035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Holly Noordsy</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">TAAS 2011</span></em></div><br />
<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></em><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="goog_554122759"></span><span id="goog_554122760"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Read my article about the TAAS show here: <a href="http://blog.vandm.com/2011/01/something-to-crow-about-american.html">http://blog.vandm.com/2011/01/something-to-crow-about-american.html</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></em></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEeks-FxrI/AAAAAAAAA3o/35CYc7nklSA/s1600/TAAS+034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEeks-FxrI/AAAAAAAAA3o/35CYc7nklSA/s320/TAAS+034.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center">Beautiful appliqued table cover at Jeff and Holly Noordsy</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEe81WIbpI/AAAAAAAAA3s/d8GhyKwB5mg/s1600/TAAS+045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEe81WIbpI/AAAAAAAAA3s/d8GhyKwB5mg/s320/TAAS+045.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fabulous! An art deco desk at Cherry Gallery. Price? VERY EXPENSIVE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEfZIhD6qI/AAAAAAAAA3w/Ugo3PSfb38Y/s1600/TAAS+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEfZIhD6qI/AAAAAAAAA3w/Ugo3PSfb38Y/s320/TAAS+044.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The back is made of pieces of old shipping crates.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEfyfQ3SVI/AAAAAAAAA30/uOHl5mCeg4E/s1600/TAAS+048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEfyfQ3SVI/AAAAAAAAA30/uOHl5mCeg4E/s320/TAAS+048.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The adorable Scott Sanderson, designer, signing his new book Picture Perfect. Next to him is Marcy Carsey, signing her book Unfinished. These are two of the nicest people. Extraordinary talent and extremely down-to-earth. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEgrKL0O2I/AAAAAAAAA34/-8CNqemRoNo/s1600/TAAS+061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEgrKL0O2I/AAAAAAAAA34/-8CNqemRoNo/s320/TAAS+061.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">An iron shell unbrella stand at Leatherwood. The coolest umbrella stand ever! Look at the tiny turtle feet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEhWst0U_I/AAAAAAAAA38/Ub7XDc1xAy0/s1600/TAAS+063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEhWst0U_I/AAAAAAAAA38/Ub7XDc1xAy0/s320/TAAS+063.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turtle Feet</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEhroHOmnI/AAAAAAAAA4A/RxymsBLt1T4/s1600/TAAS+068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEhroHOmnI/AAAAAAAAA4A/RxymsBLt1T4/s320/TAAS+068.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center">This is the only cigar advertising quilt that I have ever liked. The composition is nice and would look great in a modern interior. At Roberto Freitas.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEiWiZHsBI/AAAAAAAAA4E/2-xcvHINcKk/s1600/TAAS+069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEiWiZHsBI/AAAAAAAAA4E/2-xcvHINcKk/s320/TAAS+069.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">At Roberto Freitas</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEinXOS9PI/AAAAAAAAA4I/yKhr8ei0lKw/s1600/TAAS+072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TUEinXOS9PI/AAAAAAAAA4I/yKhr8ei0lKw/s320/TAAS+072.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">At Jeff Bridgeman</div><div style="text-align: center;">These would look awesome on a mantle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">All photographs by the author</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-16843681335784336512011-01-09T21:37:00.000-05:002011-01-09T21:37:00.177-05:00Doing the Big Flea<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">January is the big month for the <a href="http://www.damorepromotions.com/Schedule/schedule2010.htm">Big Flea</a>, a huge, two-building antique market located at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Virginia.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Big Flea is held every other month and January is known as the best time to buy. Both buildings are open (the North building is being bought by Walmart) and they say there are more than 1000 dealers. Everyone shops the Flea-curators, collectors, dealers, and anyone looking for a deal. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When I worked as a curator I always looked forward to the Flea, because you never knew what you might find and prices were reasonable. Plus, it was fun!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These are a few of my favorite things</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I took pictures with my cell phone-sorry!- of my favorite finds. Since I missed the first day, things were picked over. A dealer friend who always gets the goods, went early saturday morning and found an early 19th century quilt, fabulous jewelry (really expensive) and several purses. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you go next month be advised the South building is the best. Everyone goes there first. Be sure to check out The Brandts booth. They are from Ohio and always have great early furniture and fabulous primitive smalls. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jim, with the electric appliances in the 2nd row on the right side, has awesome stuff, especially early industrial. Check out his magazines and ask him about his appliances under the table. He has the best and there are always a lot of men checking things out. He never has a bad show!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The last row on the left side has all the difficult, weird, creepy, dealers. If you are into <em>Death</em>-photos of shooting victims, mortuary pictures, and really weird medical instruments this dealer is for you! What is it about seeing medical instuments under a picture of a dead man in a casket that gives you a chill up your spine. UGH!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And right next to him is a strange, creepy, mid-century modern dealer that wears knee socks-you know the kind- you wore these with your plaid skirt and penny loafers in 8th grade. She is strange and has a reputation for being extremely difficult with just about everyone. Go down this aisle at your own peril.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpmrI17LeI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/Wa27H3EOOIQ/s1600/purse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpmrI17LeI/AAAAAAAAA2Y/Wa27H3EOOIQ/s320/purse.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Great purse</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpm8VDNbMI/AAAAAAAAA2c/qJKR2RZpSkM/s1600/red+fox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpm8VDNbMI/AAAAAAAAA2c/qJKR2RZpSkM/s320/red+fox.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As a redhead, I always look for chestnut-colored anything. This red fox coat with brown leather belt was yummy! So seventies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpnSmHgqnI/AAAAAAAAA2g/jywB-WCcyCY/s1600/gold+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpnSmHgqnI/AAAAAAAAA2g/jywB-WCcyCY/s320/gold+dress.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The perfect simple gold dress.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">It is hanging up backwards.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpoRrGQUuI/AAAAAAAAA2k/SXk4goK17pg/s1600/IMG00657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpoRrGQUuI/AAAAAAAAA2k/SXk4goK17pg/s320/IMG00657.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Black Velvet and a Peacock</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpoutkYDGI/AAAAAAAAA2o/vmk1c81_BPQ/s1600/jaguar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpoutkYDGI/AAAAAAAAA2o/vmk1c81_BPQ/s320/jaguar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think Ava Gardner had one of these. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It actually looks awesome on-not as vintage on as it looks off. The dealer said it was Jaguar-I think it is endangered and illegal to sell this. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpphspVptI/AAAAAAAAA2s/_Dg-PkFvouY/s1600/ceramic+pitcher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpphspVptI/AAAAAAAAA2s/_Dg-PkFvouY/s320/ceramic+pitcher.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Nice lines</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpp5DMEatI/AAAAAAAAA2w/sTqJXHoQ0Nw/s1600/chrome+pitcher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpp5DMEatI/AAAAAAAAA2w/sTqJXHoQ0Nw/s320/chrome+pitcher.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Nice shine</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpsuPceyVI/AAAAAAAAA20/UnXS00cjV3I/s1600/seltzer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSpsuPceyVI/AAAAAAAAA20/UnXS00cjV3I/s320/seltzer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Love the seltzer bottle</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSptOfReALI/AAAAAAAAA24/3qcs9EjSbqg/s1600/silver+ashtray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSptOfReALI/AAAAAAAAA24/3qcs9EjSbqg/s320/silver+ashtray.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For smokers or to hold your earrings</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSptzNatGKI/AAAAAAAAA28/eZhVA7-lxKE/s1600/book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSptzNatGKI/AAAAAAAAA28/eZhVA7-lxKE/s320/book.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A "must" for your library if you are a textile lover. <em>Printed Textiles</em> by Florence Montgomery. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">I would be interested in hearing your comments about your opinion of the Big Flea.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The next Big Flea is in March 5-6</span></div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-75201819955575080032011-01-03T23:14:00.000-05:002011-01-03T23:14:57.929-05:00Batik Bedcovers: Quilts by Donna Radner<div align="center">Donna Radner has been making quilts for more than 25 years and we have been friends for almost as long. You might say we grew into adults together. When we first met, at a quilt guild meeting Northwest, DC, we were both just beginning to explore quiltmaking. There were very few places in the DC area to buy interesting fabrics at that time. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Radner was always fascinated by color and pattern. In the early years it was clear she had a real talent for putting unusual colors together in a way that made her quilts stand out.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKURiMZwWI/AAAAAAAAA2A/8U_6KKlOsF0/s1600/Flaming+Passions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKURiMZwWI/AAAAAAAAA2A/8U_6KKlOsF0/s320/Flaming+Passions.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">As Radner's quiltmaking evolved and her use of color and pattern became more intricate and complex, she began to develop a style of her own. She admits that part of her ability to evolve in this particular direction was due to the opening of several quilt shops in the DC area that supplied her with a large variety of contemporary cotton prints. Without access to these shops her style may have gone in an entirely different direction.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKRrP4lg3I/AAAAAAAAA14/TGFoejoJHWg/s1600/them08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKRrP4lg3I/AAAAAAAAA14/TGFoejoJHWg/s320/them08.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Radner worked hard making quilts-almost doing nothing else for years. Her output was more than 20 quilts a year and these were all hand-sewn. She used local quilters to quilt her tops to her specifications.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKTPxqA-CI/AAAAAAAAA18/tZ-zHFarsA0/s1600/them15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKTPxqA-CI/AAAAAAAAA18/tZ-zHFarsA0/s320/them15.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center">Quiltmaker's and people who just loved quilts began to recognize her work and seek her out at local shows. Soon she was being asked to teach. She has had a long successful career teaching color and design. And, she continues to learn herself. Always looking for more beautiful hand-painted fabrics and new topics to inspire her, Radner's work is still evolving. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKVSakknTI/AAAAAAAAA2E/YAm1flB7kA0/s1600/Butterflies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKVSakknTI/AAAAAAAAA2E/YAm1flB7kA0/s320/Butterflies.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">With the advancement of quilting by machine in the past few years, Radner now quilts most of her work herself. She sells select pieces through the Textile Museum gift shop and on my website <a href="http://www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson">www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKYYDOpE8I/AAAAAAAAA2I/kYdadrjAF0g/s1600/whim06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKYYDOpE8I/AAAAAAAAA2I/kYdadrjAF0g/s320/whim06.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKYke39sRI/AAAAAAAAA2M/P6R7wNCXlHs/s1600/whim10b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKYke39sRI/AAAAAAAAA2M/P6R7wNCXlHs/s320/whim10b.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even the backs of her quilts are fabulous!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have selected a group of her quilts to sell on my site that highlight her work with batik cottons and hand-painted batik panels. I love how these quilts look with the Asian fabrics popular with interior designers today. Fabrics soften interiors and batiks look great with woods and contemporary furniture and designs. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKbgtBv1ZI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/WTuh9to3Om0/s1600/Lonny+bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKbgtBv1ZI/AAAAAAAAA2Q/WTuh9to3Om0/s320/Lonny+bedroom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/">www.lonnymag.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above bedroom would be even more perfect with one of Radner's quilts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKb3dAnKEI/AAAAAAAAA2U/TqnZI_feR_g/s1600/194543-7-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TSKb3dAnKEI/AAAAAAAAA2U/TqnZI_feR_g/s320/194543-7-03.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/">www.lonnymag.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another great modern interior that would be a nice setting for a quilt made by Radner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">Radner's use of color and the exquisite way she puts colors together make her quilts very popular with collectors. Her work can be seen in the homes of prominent residents in the DC area.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center">For more information about her or her quilts please check out my website or call me at 301-339-4919.</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-37920838034235800782010-12-31T12:56:00.000-05:002010-12-31T12:56:06.548-05:00New Year's Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4Uz3h8EII/AAAAAAAAA1c/njbzmPGA_MU/s1600/fireworks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4Uz3h8EII/AAAAAAAAA1c/njbzmPGA_MU/s320/fireworks.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Photo courtesy of Ian Livingston</em></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianlivingston/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/ianlivingston/</a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We all make them and we all break them! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But, this year I promise I will try to keep mine. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So here goes, it is in writing so I have to do it-right?</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4W4PYulMI/AAAAAAAAA1o/nel5GkQfujM/s1600/scales.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4W4PYulMI/AAAAAAAAA1o/nel5GkQfujM/s1600/scales.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center">#1</div><div align="center">Lose weight. </div><div align="center">So you thought I really looked like my Facebook picture? Ummmhhh yeah right!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4ViOD5k7I/AAAAAAAAA1g/eV-0ZGlFwjM/s1600/Cruise.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4ViOD5k7I/AAAAAAAAA1g/eV-0ZGlFwjM/s320/Cruise.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Photo courtesy of Jason</em></span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">#2</div><div align="center">Network More</div><div align="center">Networking is good for all my businesses-as an antiques dealer, freelance writer, and job hunter (public relations)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4WX_XIY_I/AAAAAAAAA1k/v8fIPRvmons/s1600/thank+you.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4WX_XIY_I/AAAAAAAAA1k/v8fIPRvmons/s320/thank+you.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">#3</div><div align="center">Write thank you notes</div><div align="center">I am from the South and this is ingrained in me. My Mother sends me boxes of cards and they are ever at the ready. But, do I use them? Nope, never. This has to change. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4XCWdGEFI/AAAAAAAAA1s/9YfY3ogfpcw/s1600/2009CA3529_jpg_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TR4XCWdGEFI/AAAAAAAAA1s/9YfY3ogfpcw/s320/2009CA3529_jpg_l.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of the V & A Museum in London</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">#4</div><div align="center">Photograph and upload at least one item a day to my website.</div><div align="center">I have many fabulous antiques and vintage finds that are not my on website at <a href="http://www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson">www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson</a> that I am sure someone is dying to buy. I need to get them up there-you can't buy them if they aren't there to sell!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">#5</div><div align="center">There is probably a 5th one, but four is already too many so I will stop. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy New Year!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I hope all your wishes for 2011 come true</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-38238113682626611862010-12-30T02:06:00.000-05:002010-12-30T02:06:55.845-05:00Daytrip to Beaver Creek Mall and An Auction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRuXmXRMBhI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/uiyH1zY6VbU/s1600/ornaments.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRuXmXRMBhI/AAAAAAAAA0Y/uiyH1zY6VbU/s320/ornaments.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A friend and I drove to Carlisle, Pennsylvania to check out an auction and on the way stopped at Beaver Creek Antique Mall in Hagerstown, Maryland. This mall has long been a place to pick up antiques at close to wholesale prices. I have found many things here in past years. The staff at Beaver Creek are knowledgeable and have an "eye." The Christmas and Holiday booth, back in the corner, is always fun and has so much!<br />
<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRuXw6Q6bwI/AAAAAAAAA0c/AyKd566Xcjs/s1600/Bottle+brush+trees-clear.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRuXw6Q6bwI/AAAAAAAAA0c/AyKd566Xcjs/s320/Bottle+brush+trees-clear.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottle Brush Trees</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRuZUL47SeI/AAAAAAAAA0g/J2w68zmL9wg/s1600/Bottle+brush+trees+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRuZUL47SeI/AAAAAAAAA0g/J2w68zmL9wg/s320/Bottle+brush+trees+3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center">More Bottle Brush Trees</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRu4LvFr6CI/AAAAAAAAA0w/vc7lXwdbNAU/s1600/IMG00587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRu4LvFr6CI/AAAAAAAAA0w/vc7lXwdbNAU/s320/IMG00587.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jimmy Creamer's Booth-Fabulous!</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Note the applique pillow case.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Auction</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRu4QlWokxI/AAAAAAAAA00/SK5wa6hdiAs/s1600/IMG00606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRu4QlWokxI/AAAAAAAAA00/SK5wa6hdiAs/s320/IMG00606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Early Hoover electric cigar lighter-perfect condition in original box.</div><div align="center">But, this little lighter is the only electric object in a folk art auction.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwrxctUr8I/AAAAAAAAA04/EmAYdJWAtoI/s1600/barber+pole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwrxctUr8I/AAAAAAAAA04/EmAYdJWAtoI/s320/barber+pole.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I love this red and white barber pole!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwsIYVWolI/AAAAAAAAA08/frGZ45wQuMA/s1600/cupboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwsIYVWolI/AAAAAAAAA08/frGZ45wQuMA/s320/cupboard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A very nice Pennsylvania cupboard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwsZ-qltsI/AAAAAAAAA1A/a1_KHHcHxL0/s1600/spinning+wheel+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwsZ-qltsI/AAAAAAAAA1A/a1_KHHcHxL0/s320/spinning+wheel+chair.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always fun to see one of these spinning wheel chairs-A Colonial Revival icon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtEAlOVUI/AAAAAAAAA1I/3W8cOwP6HrQ/s1600/sewer+owl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtEAlOVUI/AAAAAAAAA1I/3W8cOwP6HrQ/s1600/sewer+owl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sewer Owl in perfect condition</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtTa10jRI/AAAAAAAAA1M/qslDs3TzFyU/s1600/sheep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtTa10jRI/AAAAAAAAA1M/qslDs3TzFyU/s320/sheep.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A box of miniature sheep</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtgm2MAsI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/bd-FlIosTz0/s1600/toy+puppies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtgm2MAsI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/bd-FlIosTz0/s320/toy+puppies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">A pin cushion with stuffed dog and a toy puppy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtyGmv4vI/AAAAAAAAA1U/usMWoKcTrnc/s1600/rugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwtyGmv4vI/AAAAAAAAA1U/usMWoKcTrnc/s320/rugs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">An geometric hooked rug worked with wide strips of wool-reminds me of a Frank Stella painting.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwuMvCmqII/AAAAAAAAA1Y/U4E5FNZMpF4/s1600/quilts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TRwuMvCmqII/AAAAAAAAA1Y/U4E5FNZMpF4/s320/quilts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Piles of quilts, most made in Pennsylvania.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This auction featured the estate of a recently deceased antiques dealer around York, Pennsylvania. I put in an absentee bid on a nice Tinsel painting-Still waiting to find out if I got it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The auction was listed on <a href="http://www.auctionzip/">http://www.auctionzip/</a>, my favorite place to find great local auctions!</div><br />
<div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-25849679360156659652010-12-13T21:50:00.001-05:002010-12-13T21:53:55.521-05:00Someone Is Really Reading This Blog!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good News!</span></div><br />
When you write a blog you never really know if anyone is reading it, unless they post a comment. Since very few people actually take the time to sign in and post something, I usually feel like I am writing this just for myself. It takes a lot of determination and tenacity to keep on writing and posting and hoping that someone is reading it and hopefully enjoying it, identifying with something I have written, learning something, or even just getting pissed off at an opinion or my lack of taste. I'll take any of the above. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TQbYzu6nwUI/AAAAAAAAA0A/6YfBb4Yokbs/s1600/3345916355_8a371e93f4_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TQbYzu6nwUI/AAAAAAAAA0A/6YfBb4Yokbs/s320/3345916355_8a371e93f4_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>These female art students at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, Sweden have NOT read my blog!</em></div><br />
Unfortunately, I am not as tenacious about The Antiquer as I would like, especially since I began writing for DESIGNinTELL at www.vandm.com in July and for www.potomac.patch.com in August. Both sites, along with my antiques business and public relations clients, keep me busy. <br />
<br />
Imagine my surprise when I got an email saying The Antiquer had been included in a list of the 50 Best Antiques Blogs on the web. It actually came in at #26. Well, I can do better than #26-- so now I am challenged and inspired to write more and more often. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TQbZAveYXKI/AAAAAAAAA0E/SIt1MUyarqo/s1600/allisonworking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TQbZAveYXKI/AAAAAAAAA0E/SIt1MUyarqo/s1600/allisonworking.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">An art student at Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee.</span></em></div><br />
The second best thing about this acknowledgement, the first being the validation by others, is that it was awarded to my blog by a website called, Aguidetoartschools.com. Although I am not an artist, I am in admiration of all those who are. Art, in all its mediums, has always been vitally important to me and a big part of what I believe makes one truly have a full and deep life. <br />
<br />
For those fortunate enough to have been given a talent, it is imperative that that talent be nurtured. What better way than art school? This website gathers together information to help artists select the right school for them.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TQbZdaafcEI/AAAAAAAAA0I/zeVqquP4FZk/s1600/elden%252520art%252520students.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TQbZdaafcEI/AAAAAAAAA0I/zeVqquP4FZk/s320/elden%252520art%252520students.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Young artists showing their work</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em></em></div>I am grateful for the recognition and will work hard to next get in the top 10 next year!<br />
<br />
Here is what they had to say about The Antiquer:<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>The Antiquer: “Adventures of an antiques dealer” brings an extremely knowledgeable eye and savvy to readers who may not know quite as much.”</em></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-17599140753337155552010-10-26T19:01:00.000-04:002010-10-26T19:01:11.657-04:00Toys for Sale:The Forbes Collection Goes on the Auction Block <a href="http://blog.vandm.com/2010/10/toys-for-sale-forbes-toy-collection.html">http://blog.vandm.com/2010/10/toys-for-sale-forbes-toy-collection.html</a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdZYPtvT3I/AAAAAAAAAzg/oEmH4poitJk/s1600/Boats+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdZYPtvT3I/AAAAAAAAAzg/oEmH4poitJk/s320/Boats+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
One wonders what the late Malcolm Forbes would think of his sons' selling his collection of toy boats, soldiers and games. Probably that it was about time. He might possibly think the boys are just a little late - the fabulous collection has been on exhibition at the Forbes Galleries on 5th Avenue in New York for 25 years. The installation, in the rabbit-warren of spaces in the lobby of the Forbes Magazine building looks a little tired and out-dated. On December 17, 2010 the Forbes Collection of toys and games will go on the auction block at Sotheby's on York Avenue in New York City. The collection is estimated to bring in $3 to $5 million.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdZrSTbyOI/AAAAAAAAAzk/P5rqEmzMyMU/s1600/Boats+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdZrSTbyOI/AAAAAAAAAzk/P5rqEmzMyMU/s320/Boats+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Malcolm Forbes was a legendary entrepreneur whose collection of Russian Faberge eggs helped make him a household name in the 1970s until his sudden death in 1990. According to Sotheby's press release announcing the sale, Malcolm was not the first in his family to admire and collect toys. B.C. Forbes, Malcolms' father, began the tradition of purchasing toy boats for Malcolm and his brothers. Malcolm continued the family tradition, when, in 1973, he noticed an antique toy boat at FAO Schwartz that was similar to the boats his father had bought him as a child. He was hooked. It wasn't long before his son Robert was hooked as well.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdaFy40X0I/AAAAAAAAAzo/RuwYM7brxWA/s1600/Boats+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdaFy40X0I/AAAAAAAAAzo/RuwYM7brxWA/s320/Boats+3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
“It's clear to me that it was nostalgia more than anything else that sparked both the toy boat and toy soldier collections - the warm embracing memories of the endless fun we had with them,” stated Forbes in an article for Art & Antiques in 1989.<br />
The toy boat collection is considered by collectors as one of the finest in the country according to Sotheby's. The collection is strong on sports, luxury, naval, and commercial toy boats - most being made during the Golden Age of Toys - 1870s through the 1950s. Examples of every major toy boat maker in the Nuremberg area of Germany - manufacturers such as Mäklin, Bing, Fleischmann and Carette are all represented.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdaRuJcOFI/AAAAAAAAAzs/uhOadkgs3Ys/s1600/Forbes+Andre+the+Giant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdaRuJcOFI/AAAAAAAAAzs/uhOadkgs3Ys/s320/Forbes+Andre+the+Giant.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Andre the Giant<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The largest boat in the collection and one of the expected top lots of the sale, according to Sotheby's is the one-of-a-kind French cast-iron gas-powered gunboat (est. $200,000 to $300,000), a replica of a battleship known as Andre the Giant. This unique boat is 47 inches long with zinc and bronze details.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdavybb_qI/AAAAAAAAAzw/cG8Q_12gsxw/s1600/Marklin,+Lusitania.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdavybb_qI/AAAAAAAAAzw/cG8Q_12gsxw/s400/Marklin,+Lusitania.jpg" width="266" /></a><br />
<br />
<br />
Märkin's Luistania<br />
<br />
In 1983, Forbes purchased from Sotheby's for a record-setting (at the time) $28,6000 - the Märkin produced “Luisitania” ocean liner ($100,000 to $200,000). The prototype for this ocean liner was sunk by a German submarine in 1915 and helped coalesce popular opinion that led to the US entering World War I.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdbX0ZHkwI/AAAAAAAAAz0/J0vVc6Qwytc/s1600/Marklin,+Weissenberg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdbX0ZHkwI/AAAAAAAAAz0/J0vVc6Qwytc/s320/Marklin,+Weissenberg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Märkin's Weissenberg</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Other boats for sale are a Venetian-style canal boat, several Noah's Arks and working submarines. An original box of Titanic Soap (“Guaranteed to Sink”) will also be on the auction block.<br />
Forbes son, Robert said, “My brothers and I concluded it best that others now have a chance to own them, collect them, and maybe even wind them up on a pond or pool and watch them go.”<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdb6TUIcHI/AAAAAAAAAz4/0ooC2g1CxUk/s1600/Courtenay+Knight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" nx="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdb6TUIcHI/AAAAAAAAAz4/0ooC2g1CxUk/s320/Courtenay+Knight.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Richard Courtenay Knight</div><br />
<br />
<br />
Also being sold on December 17 are the collections of antique toy soldiers. The Forbes family sold a large part of the collection soon after Malcolm Forbes death. What was left are thousands of soldiers, marching bands and fox hunts from leading manufacturers such as Britains, Mignot, Heyde and Elastolin. Cowboys and Indians, Kings and Queens and the amazing knights made by Richard Courtenay will also be offered for sale in lots of 250.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TMdcJya2vUI/AAAAAAAAAz8/xpxWSSKs0GM/s320/Darrow+Monopoly-round.JPG" width="308" /></div>The earliest homemade Monopoly board game, complete with a set of rules will be offered for sale, making the total number of toys offered in the Forbes sale 7,500.Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-70484275477874998672010-08-16T20:38:00.000-04:002010-08-16T20:38:14.924-04:00Girls Gone Wild on WWW.VandM.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGl_fNC2v9I/AAAAAAAAAyo/rSYj1gBUERk/s1600/women-only-article-banner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGl_fNC2v9I/AAAAAAAAAyo/rSYj1gBUERk/s320/women-only-article-banner-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Read the latest post and check out the American Folk Art Museum exhibition <em>Women Only</em>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.vandm.com/2010/08/girls-gone-wild-salute-to-women-artists.html"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">http://blog.vandm.com/2010/08/girls-gone-wild-salute-to-women-artists.html</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">I love tinsel art!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Tinsel paintings are definitely under-the-radar for folk art collectors. Made by women during the 19th and 20th centuries, these charming paintings were created by painting designs on glass and then backing them with crinkled foil. Little has been published about these second cousins of theroems, but they are charming and sometimes surprising. Most can be found, if you find them at all, in their original frames. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">To see them check out museums such as the American Folk Art Museum and the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. I recently sold several at my shop on <a href="http://www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson">www.vandm.com/gabrielgibson</a> and will be offering others for sale soon. But, none are as nice as the 2 below-now on view at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City. The exhibition closes September 12 so check it out now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmCBZUt3_I/AAAAAAAAAyw/yN_EROXu9F4/s1600/lind+tinsel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmCBZUt3_I/AAAAAAAAAyw/yN_EROXu9F4/s320/lind+tinsel.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em>Tinsel Painting: Jenny Lind, Artist unidentified, United States, c. 1850, Reverse painting and foil on glass and paper collage, 28 1/2 x 24 1/2" framed, Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Susan and Laurence Lerner, 2009.13.3, Photo © 2006 Andy Duback</em></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><em></em></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmCsGaVVDI/AAAAAAAAAy4/F-tdZTugNKY/s1600/bird+tinsel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmCsGaVVDI/AAAAAAAAAy4/F-tdZTugNKY/s320/bird+tinsel.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tinsel Painting: Wreath, Birds, and Daguerreotype, Artist unidentified, United Statesc. 1855 - 1865, Reverse painting and foil on glass and hand-colored photograph in stamped-brass mat, 11 7/8 x 14", Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Day Krolik Jr., 1979.3.1</span></em> </div><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmFKechfwI/AAAAAAAAAzA/3M2UGiPs-xI/s1600/100_0948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmFKechfwI/AAAAAAAAAzA/3M2UGiPs-xI/s320/100_0948.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">An inside view showing the white background paint on glass around the painted floral design of a tinsel in my collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmFTe-TZqI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/14lyRD2RMAE/s1600/100_0950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmFTe-TZqI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/14lyRD2RMAE/s320/100_0950.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">An upclose view from the back</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmFPOfGpTI/AAAAAAAAAzI/Op3M34yoEHc/s1600/100_0949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TGmFPOfGpTI/AAAAAAAAAzI/Op3M34yoEHc/s320/100_0949.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The foil backing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-61943373651138803732010-07-26T20:37:00.000-04:002010-07-26T20:37:07.330-04:00The Backstory: Collecting Early Appliances<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4cmJwJpPI/AAAAAAAAAyA/w4dImt21118/s1600/Shelf+of+Appliances.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4cmJwJpPI/AAAAAAAAAyA/w4dImt21118/s320/Shelf+of+Appliances.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;"><em>Part of the Patrick Sheary collection, photographs courtesy of the author</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Patrick Sheary has been my friend and antiques shopping buddy for almost 20 years. We met when he came to the museum, where I was curator, to oversea the furniture collection. His talents were quickly evident and he gradually, more or less, took over the rest of the museum's collection of early American decorative arts. Except for the textiles (my part) of course. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have spent countless hours with Patrick; examining objects, discussing conservation issues, arguing about historical accuracy and listening to him talk about his passions-preserving DC's historical and cultural architectural treasures and early electric appliances. This man is obsessed! When he gets interested in something, he is like a dog on a bone-he doesn't let go until he satisfies his curiosity and his need to acquire. I have lived through years of his obsessions--a particular rare typewriter, an early 20th century reproduction of a Samuel Pepys bookcase, ingrain carpets, the "right" shade of French gray, a magnificant French birdcage chandelier, and appliances. I will admit that sometimes I think I should get an MA degree just for listening to him discuss and ponder these material obsessions. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This man is an expert's expert. He not only scours and studies secondary sources for clues to his latest folly, but, he painstakingly searches for every object and piece of collateral material related to his obsession. His collection of books, catalogues, and pamphlets about early electric appliances is vast--a scholars library. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4h3Dr4_fI/AAAAAAAAAyI/zs1jw_N24NE/s1600/Misc+appliances.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4h3Dr4_fI/AAAAAAAAAyI/zs1jw_N24NE/s320/Misc+appliances.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Since I had been asked by Bill Indursky of </span><a href="http://www.vandm.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.VandM.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> to write about collectors, I natually began with my friend Patrick. I knew he would be honored and eager to tell people about his collection as he truly believes everyone should know how fabulous these appliances are. He agreed to being interviewed and to have them photographed. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The photography is the difficult part--once we both spent 3 days with a professional photographer trying to photgraph a silver teapot without the reflection of the camera showing. We built a huge tent! In the case of the appliances, we were limited by the quality of my camera and my talent as a photographer. The first 30 or so pictures I took were shot without a flash and had to be deleted. But, finally we were able to get enough pictures to illustrate the article. The detail on the appliances is fabulous. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4kWNotLBI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/ZbEY2FbDs4c/s1600/100_0812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4kWNotLBI/AAAAAAAAAyQ/ZbEY2FbDs4c/s320/100_0812.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Little chicken feet on a green glass ball.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We had a great time playing with the appliances-without actually touching them, of course. No fingerprints as the oils corrode the nickel finish. In the end, we had a very nice article with images that were passable, but not great. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As Patrick doesn't drive, I usually take him to the local antique shows. This past weekend was one of the summer's best. He always looks forward to this show where he meets with his "secret source." After the article had "gone to press," he purchased a group of early appliances-in copper rather than the usual nickel. His nickel-plated egg cooker shown in the article, and below, now resides next to an identical one in copper. Oh, how I wish I had that picture! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4mRjWmFcI/AAAAAAAAAyY/I-IB-Z6s0os/s1600/Egg+Cooker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4mRjWmFcI/AAAAAAAAAyY/I-IB-Z6s0os/s320/Egg+Cooker.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Egg Cooker</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.vandm.com/2010/07/best-expression-of-modern-household.html">http://blog.vandm.com/2010/07/best-expression-of-modern-household.html</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4p7yHVDOI/AAAAAAAAAyg/ypNPk8FmxuY/s1600/Collecting-Early-Appliances-Article-Banner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TE4p7yHVDOI/AAAAAAAAAyg/ypNPk8FmxuY/s320/Collecting-Early-Appliances-Article-Banner-1.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-10509981424543841702010-07-12T18:39:00.000-04:002010-07-12T18:39:52.519-04:00Floor Show: 20s and 30s Artist Rugs from the Maison Myrbor<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TDuYknGhv1I/AAAAAAAAAx4/KRdGT2r-b6M/s1600/antique_deco_rug_402892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TDuYknGhv1I/AAAAAAAAAx4/KRdGT2r-b6M/s320/antique_deco_rug_402892.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">From the Nazmiyal Collection on </span><a href="http://www.vandm.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.vandm.com</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out my latest article on Maison Myrbor for DESIGNinTELL at <a href="http://www.vandm.com/">http://www.vandm.com/</a></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-55523291133323669242010-06-21T15:22:00.000-04:002010-06-21T15:22:50.666-04:00A Double Whammy of Publicity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TB-4_S3tdQI/AAAAAAAAAxo/5oXd9ZnCt_I/s1600/Gabriel-Gibson-article-banner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/TB-4_S3tdQI/AAAAAAAAAxo/5oXd9ZnCt_I/s320/Gabriel-Gibson-article-banner-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This morning Gabriel Gibson Decorative Arts was featured in a blog on <a href="http://www.blog.vandm.com/">http://www.blog.vandm.com/</a>. It is the first publicity we have received since our founding last year. Sales have perked up recently and online inquiries are increasing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The interview I gave for the article was with artist and fellow dealer Bob Graham. Bob sells beautiful hand-crafted lamps-they are very sought-after! He really captured my style and the point of view of Gabriel Gibson Decorative Arts. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IxLyZ-e9Quw/TB-QQlRnrwI/AAAAAAAACPM/pzvPjPLFOs8/s1600/Is-Folk-Art-Still-Article-Banner-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IxLyZ-e9Quw/TB-QQlRnrwI/AAAAAAAACPM/pzvPjPLFOs8/s320/Is-Folk-Art-Still-Article-Banner-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the landing page for my first blog article for VandM. Beautiful image of a running horse weathervane. Ever wonder what has happened to those collectors of folk art since mid-century modern has taken over the decorating scene. Read my take on the subject. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-24105172019126127682010-04-18T15:06:00.000-04:002010-04-18T15:06:08.509-04:00Idina Menzel: Is She Rachel's Mom?<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Watch Glee Tuesday Night at 8:59 eastern and 7:59 central</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love Idina Menzel. Not only is she a Tony-award-winning actress and star of Wicked, but she is married to my favorite actor, the gorgeous Tay Diggs. They are going to tease us by not letting her sing right away, but when she does, it is sure to be a blow-out. I can't wait!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Idina Menzel, Lea Michele" src="http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2010315//293.menzel.michele.lc.041510.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; display: block; text-align: center;" title="Idina Menzel, Lea Michele" /></span></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-2833183532263327502010-04-09T12:59:00.015-04:002010-04-13T10:24:40.175-04:00Coming Up: The 2010 Philadelphia Antique Show<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My favorite antique show is coming up on the 17th.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.philaantiques.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Philadelphia Antique Show 2010</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the best show in the country-the antiques are the best and the people who attend are interesting--Jon Bon Jovi and his wife were there last year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img height="320" src="http://www.shrubsole.com/ArtWorkImages/X4792watch-web.jpg" width="320" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><a href="http://www.shrubsole.com/InternalMain.asp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">SJ Shrubsole</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> of New York City, my favorite jewelry dealer, will be there. They have the most exquisite antique jewelry and silver--they have something for everyone and in every price range. Plus, the staff is nice and will spend time educating you, if needed. This is where I heard about jewelry camp.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My other favorite dealer is </span><a href="http://lilliannassau.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lillian Nassau</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. This venerable old company has been selling Tiffany lamps for many years and is the place where collectors go for the best in Tiffany. Owner Arlie Sulka and her associate, Eric Silver can be seen frequently on Antiques Roadshow.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Check them out and if you are in the Philadelphia area this weekend, check out the show-you won't be sorry.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"></span></span><br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Garamond, 'Times New Roman', Arial; font-size: 16px;"></span></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-19233846245746269442010-04-06T20:58:00.000-04:002010-04-06T20:58:02.905-04:00Mexican Silver Part I: William Spratling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7f7gFQLO0I/AAAAAAAAAwg/mzhWtYxRBQo/s1600/sc008d9a3b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7f7gFQLO0I/AAAAAAAAAwg/mzhWtYxRBQo/s320/sc008d9a3b.jpg" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Spring is here and I'm back! I'm feeling bad that this is the first blog I have written since Valentine's Day. Sorry folks. My website at www.vandm.com is taking most of my attention, but it seems to be finally paying off-I'm starting to sell. Also, I have set up a Gabriel Gibson Decorative Arts Fan Page on Facebook so check it out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For months I have wanted to post on Mexican jewelry, but just had a hard time finding a place to start. It is a huge subject with many important and interesting people. I mulled it over and decided to begin at the beginning with one of the leaders of the Mexican silver renaissance-William Spratling. If you aren't familiar with Spratling you are in for a treat. He was an amazing artist with many passions. His silver designs are some of the best of the 20th century and he is widely believed to be the father of the Taxco silver renaissance. Here is <i>Part I. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The above pitcher was the first piece of Mexican silver I ever saw. It was several years ago in New York at The American Antiques Show in the booth of <a href="http://www.stellarubin.com/">Stella Rubin</a>. Stella is a top dealer in quilts and jewelry and a good friend. Her eye for great objects is unparalleled in the antiques world and I expect her to always have the best. This sparkling silver and rosewood pitcher stopped me in my tracks. Obviously not American, yet it somehow seemed American in its classic simplicity. And, those perfect proportions--I immediately knew I had to investigate the artist that designed this beautiful object. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gAGQQsUrI/AAAAAAAAAwo/FGhw4PFWgd4/s1600/sc0089f541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gAGQQsUrI/AAAAAAAAAwo/FGhw4PFWgd4/s320/sc0089f541.jpg" /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">William Spratling (1900-1967) grew up in Alabama, went to college at Auburn, where he fell in love with architecture. He obtained a teaching post at Tulane in New Orleans and there he befriended the writer William Faulkner. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gAQu-3b5I/AAAAAAAAAww/-yjW_hqB3K0/s1600/sc008a72bd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gAQu-3b5I/AAAAAAAAAww/-yjW_hqB3K0/s320/sc008a72bd.jpg" /></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spratling in the apartment he shared with William Faulkner on St. Peter Street in New Orleans.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gCMJ87K7I/AAAAAAAAAw4/eRA-M55_tgc/s1600/sc008a396f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gCMJ87K7I/AAAAAAAAAw4/eRA-M55_tgc/s320/sc008a396f.jpg" /></span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">He made this sketch of Faulkner in 1925.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gHARcIXsI/AAAAAAAAAxA/-Src0UqKD7M/s1600/sc00904a41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S7gHARcIXsI/AAAAAAAAAxA/-Src0UqKD7M/s320/sc00904a41.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Monaco; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spratling was a fine illustrator and published several books and many articles on local architecture. More than 100 illustrations were featured in </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Old Plantation Houses in Louisiana</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. </span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spratling took his first trip to Mexico in the mid twenties to see the architecture. He fell in love with the country, its people and their arts. He was drawn back to it for three summers before moving there permanently in 1929. Spratling was lucky to arrive in Mexico at a time when Mexico was in transition. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Next: Part II</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Spratling in Mexican and his role in reviving the Mexican silver industry</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
</span></span></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865454976023876080.post-31546533616244810022010-02-14T00:09:00.000-05:002010-02-14T00:09:35.120-05:00Valentine's Day Eye Candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dn5GViBuI/AAAAAAAAAt8/z60Mhdif-2s/s1600-h/sc02134d06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dn5GViBuI/AAAAAAAAAt8/z60Mhdif-2s/s320/sc02134d06.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is not exactly the kind of eye candy I want to see on Valentine's Day. It is just a little too cute. I love over-the-top beautiful! Or, at the least, interesting. Nothing too trite or smarmy, like this Needlecraft magazine cover from 1940.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dnzZsIbSI/AAAAAAAAAt0/LYDGEd38R10/s1600-h/sc020bed08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dnzZsIbSI/AAAAAAAAAt0/LYDGEd38R10/s320/sc020bed08.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Illustration by Rene Gruau </span></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">for cover of Madame Figaro, 1990</span></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Christian Lacroix Collection</span></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now, this is more my kind of eye candy. I hope the following images delight and inspire your imagination.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doYuqsDKI/AAAAAAAAAuk/CzcpGV2v0oo/s1600-h/sc0212c01b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doYuqsDKI/AAAAAAAAAuk/CzcpGV2v0oo/s320/sc0212c01b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Photoplay Magazine, 1932</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> </i>Perfect face, perfect nails, and perfect jewelry.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is Constance Bennett, the actress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Really, did women ever look like this?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doG8E6KbI/AAAAAAAAAuM/LuWjgR-L9o8/s1600-h/sc02123527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doG8E6KbI/AAAAAAAAAuM/LuWjgR-L9o8/s320/sc02123527.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">F<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">rom Les Enluminures Gallery, shown in Art and Antiques, Jan., 2010</span></i></span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Speaking of jewelry....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Rings for the Gods. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will take any or all.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doMAjp6sI/AAAAAAAAAuU/YPCWpG1EBvE/s1600-h/sc02190673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doMAjp6sI/AAAAAAAAAuU/YPCWpG1EBvE/s320/sc02190673.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">No one ever crafted a more perfect daisy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Made by Alexander Calder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doSmL_6ZI/AAAAAAAAAuc/xhyc_RgYqRs/s1600-h/sc0213d18a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3doSmL_6ZI/AAAAAAAAAuc/xhyc_RgYqRs/s320/sc0213d18a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is, by far, the most perfect silver bracelet ever made. It is called the Matchstick Bracelet and was made by Antonio Pineda, Mexican silver master.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dtRlBvv3I/AAAAAAAAAus/_lOxG6wMOws/s1600-h/sc02121528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dtRlBvv3I/AAAAAAAAAus/_lOxG6wMOws/s320/sc02121528.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small; font-style: italic;">The Four Elements by Paul Manship</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sexy Art Deco!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Two of four panels made for the A T & T building in New York, 1914. These panels were offered for sale by the Gerald Peters Gallery in NYC during the Winters Antique Show.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dteNDQGPI/AAAAAAAAAu0/Va0_vqMFFKY/s1600-h/sc0211f2e4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dteNDQGPI/AAAAAAAAAu0/Va0_vqMFFKY/s320/sc0211f2e4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Vogue</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i><br />
</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Speaking of sexy... Love this perfectly pink coat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dto37luRI/AAAAAAAAAu8/Ae6mMmfHou0/s1600-h/sc02180783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dto37luRI/AAAAAAAAAu8/Ae6mMmfHou0/s320/sc02180783.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Every time I see this dress I think of a paper-cut valentine.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dt98dBn0I/AAAAAAAAAvM/HmqRPcdfSuI/s1600-h/sc0212ed89.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dt98dBn0I/AAAAAAAAAvM/HmqRPcdfSuI/s320/sc0212ed89.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perfectly Serene</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">An Asian-inspired bed</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duGKE8ZZI/AAAAAAAAAvU/l5VrvuiaH2U/s1600-h/sc02144864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duGKE8ZZI/AAAAAAAAAvU/l5VrvuiaH2U/s320/sc02144864.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Chinoiserie chic</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like shiny stuff.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duQEDcI8I/AAAAAAAAAvc/GGG3-vtOb84/s1600-h/sc01a2b870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duQEDcI8I/AAAAAAAAAvc/GGG3-vtOb84/s320/sc01a2b870.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A perfectly simple living room</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duk70enNI/AAAAAAAAAvk/1EDH1cN8GB4/s1600-h/sc021273bd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duk70enNI/AAAAAAAAAvk/1EDH1cN8GB4/s320/sc021273bd.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">An Ikat Valentine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duytpZiGI/AAAAAAAAAvs/dN9wIyXbq9Y/s1600-h/sc02182eff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3duytpZiGI/AAAAAAAAAvs/dN9wIyXbq9Y/s320/sc02182eff.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If I sent you Valentine card, this would be it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Vogue cover, Salvadore Dali, 1939</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dtzDLyFjI/AAAAAAAAAvE/A5NeHIsp_Z0/s1600-h/sc0214c56d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dtzDLyFjI/AAAAAAAAAvE/A5NeHIsp_Z0/s320/sc0214c56d.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A yummy mule from Godey's, 1852</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Would Manolo Blahnik please make me a pair just like this?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3du_Mak0qI/AAAAAAAAAv0/nFmvA-JC0AA/s1600-h/sc021863a2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3du_Mak0qI/AAAAAAAAAv0/nFmvA-JC0AA/s320/sc021863a2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">French chic, 1930-style</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Vogue</i> 1930</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The photographer is Baron Adolphe de Meyer and the model is Helen Lee Worthing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">De Meyer was known for trying to capture an ideal of perfect feminine beauty and romance as well as pure luxury. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dvOwbqWXI/AAAAAAAAAv8/L6TtIbkUCX0/s1600-h/sc0218917a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dvOwbqWXI/AAAAAAAAAv8/L6TtIbkUCX0/s320/sc0218917a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">20th century baroque by Cecil Beaton, photographer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Model Mary Taylor for <i>Vogue</i>, 1935.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Her dress is by Chanel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dvat89RkI/AAAAAAAAAwE/Pv756rfQVqk/s1600-h/sc0218b33e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dvat89RkI/AAAAAAAAAwE/Pv756rfQVqk/s320/sc0218b33e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is probably my favorite <i>Vogue</i> photograph ever.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The photographer is Irving Penn and the model is Jean Patchett. It has been said that this photograph changed the way <i>Vogue</i> showed fashion. It was 1949 and the location was Lima, Peru. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dw7jt2HxI/AAAAAAAAAwM/LGRgc-DVfCo/s1600-h/sc021ae25f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZkRxKNxUnxo/S3dw7jt2HxI/AAAAAAAAAwM/LGRgc-DVfCo/s320/sc021ae25f.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i>Hooked Heart, Mary Sheppard Burton, Photograph courtesy of the author</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Have a Happy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Valentine</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">'s</span> Day. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>from</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">The Antiquer</span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Photographs from: In Vogue: The Illustrated History of the World's Most Famous Fashion Magazine; 100 Years of Fashion Illustration; Silver Seduction; Calder Jewelry; Godey's Lady's Book; Elle Decor Magazine; House Beautiful; Needlecraft Magazine; Photoplay Magazine </span></i></span></div>Nancy Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123381915839054165noreply@blogger.com0