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    Old cloth doll pin cushion?

    Hi, I forgot to say that the flour came in feed sacks also. They switched to paper bags in the 1940s. So I guess they were "feed" sacks also.:p greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 8, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Johann Haviland China questions

    Hi, Just about all "silver" decorations on china are fired on platinum. Fired on silver would tarnish like most metal silver pieces. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 7, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Great-Grandmother's traveling coat

    Hi, I still my father's Harris wool overcoat. He bought it in 1918. I have replaced all of the buttons and stitched up some small tears but it...
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 7, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Old cloth doll pin cushion?

    Hi, When I was a kid my chickens meals all came in feed sacks. Since we grew what we needed I do not remember anything else coming in those feed...
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 7, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Jadeite rocket vase

    Hi, The glass coloring was called Jade. Other companies called it Jadeite or Jadite. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Chinese platter

    Hi, That is what I used on Thanksgiving. Mine was a bit larger than yours. Mine was 24" b y 29" A nice 25 lb turkey fit perfectly. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 4, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Earrings, very pretty but ?

    Hi, My old jeweler used to say check the edges of the green stones. If they are really sharp it is a real stone. Glass ones have a more rounded...
    Post by: gregsglass, Sep 1, 2020 in forum: Jewelry
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    Earrings, very pretty but ?

    Hi Household, Wait for the "joolies" but I can say they are WONDERFUL. My Mom was a natural blonde and always wore emeralds. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 31, 2020 in forum: Jewelry
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    Kralik vases, vaseline or uranium?

    Hi, Bone dishes are 5" and smaller. If they are 7' or larger they are side salad plates. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Kralik vases, vaseline or uranium?

    Hi, Take them outside in bright sunshine. If Vaseline glass they will really light up from the sunshine. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    carved faces ID

    Hi, I sold 11 of them at my last yard sale. Never did find out were they came from. I wanted to save 4 different ones for the house but they...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Purple Heart.

    Hi, These were sold in Army Navy surplus stores in the 1960s/70s. I bought a dozen of them and made a wonderful necklace for a older friend who...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 28, 2020 in forum: Militaria
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    Graphite from CP-1 First Nuclear Reactor

    Hi, I have a piece of uranium rock collected years ago. It still makes Geiger counters go crazy. I keep it in lead foil I am afraid to throw it...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 27, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Old Bone used as some sort of tool

    Hi, I have several of these. When I lived near West Virginia the mountain boys used to sell them along the road. I think they used to say they...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 26, 2020 in forum: Tribal Art
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    Getting wrinkles out of silk scarves?

    Hi, I used to use a large window glass to dry silk and linen on. Make sure the glass is clean and press the material to the shape it should be...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 26, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    What is this? Beadwork on velvet

    Hi, If the outer row of beads are AB it was put together after 1955. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 25, 2020 in forum: Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing
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    Identification/how old is this English? Bureau/Desk

    Hi Frank, Welcome to the board. Your desk is wonderful I would like to be able to give it house room. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 24, 2020 in forum: Furniture
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    Finds Thread

    Hi Kristiaan, I love your map. It is just wonderful. greg
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 23, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Abstract Paintings 2 Need help with Id if possible Thanks

    Hi, Please NEVER use water on any painting it is deadly curse. If want to clean it, use saliva. That is the ONLY thing recommended by the MET in...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 22, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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    Abstract Paintings 2 Need help with Id if possible Thanks

    Hi, DO NOT SOAK IN WATER. It will dissolve the bottom gesso on the painting and months later the paint will begin to flake off. NEVER ever use...
    Post by: gregsglass, Aug 22, 2020 in forum: Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain
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