I think “urn” or “jar” might be a better term than vase, since it has a lid, but given how little I know, I could easily be wrong. With the same...
Oh, and when in doubt, there’s always the burn test, used by reinactors everywhere to determine whether or not a fabric is synthetic. Take a...
May I share these pictures with a costuming/reinactor group I belong to? If so, could you tell me roughly where this beauty was found? I know...
Of course, no pictures of the hallmark in this listing :P...
I think it’s a keeper!
I may still have a growing up Skipper somewhere- I will look!
Welcome aboard! There’s a jewelry forum here with some very knowledgeable folks - I suggest posting your bracelets there, along with a full image...
Welcome! I think you are going to fit right in :)
Welcome! I have a wonderful picture of an aviatrix on her first solo flight in 1929, I will have to dig up an image to show you :)
I promise not to throw anything away that can be saved - and coming from someone who makes found object art out of stuff she finds on the ground,...
https://www.brownstoner.com/architecture/victorian-bathroom-history-plumbing-brooklyn-architecture-interiors/ And...
Depends on where you were! In NYC, Sewers started being built in the 1850’s, and most of the city had them within 60 years. One WC per unit was...
Thanks again! I’ve been trying to do advance research, and I spent around 10 days cleaning up and boxing things up. Part of the problem is the...
Could be earlier, 1880’s, looking at the sleeves. Hard to be positive how the bodice actually fit. Around 1900 still seems likely.
Gorgeous! I could have (and would have!) gleefully worn either bodice when I was in high school or college. Approximately 1900, definitely. Note...
Wow! That’s super helpful! I really appreciate your time and expertise! I will probably print this out to have on hand when I talk to whoever I...
Nassau. Price-wise, a little money would be good (and obviously a lot of money would be great, but I don’t expect that) but the main things are:...
Mmmm, what would your reaction be if someone wrote that they had “sent out a twitter on the internet”? Or said they couldn’t send a picture from...
https://www.bradfordsauction.com/auction-lot/cross-townsend-10k-gold-filled-rollerball-pen_75C4688943...
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