I'd be happy with a new, crisp bill. ;) Debora
Hoop skirt is from early in that period. 1860s. Debora
Information on Hillemann Furniture Factory: https://www.facebook.com/100067935361552/posts/3112863512326481/ Debora
Ah, that makes the light bulb make sense. Debora
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I would assume the light has been added. Does that appear to be the case? Debora
Anything on the back? Debora
Fortuny pleats. Of course. Wife did the work; husband got the credit. (Typical.) Tina Chow who re-popularized the Delphos Gown in the 1980s....
I'm laughing. What a reputation to have! (And by way of explanation, I didn't post a photograph of his residence only because the block has been...
Found him! George Betteke [sic] in 1900 census. Living at 163 Richmond Road on Staten Island. Born 1858, immigrated from Germany 1878 and...
Love the simplicity of the embroidered fans on her kimono. Debora
Refinish it?! Debora
His work is floating around the internet identified as being by both names: Paul Grilade, Paul Trelade. And I even see Paul Grilady. Debora
What a clever idea for a collection! And those are all charming. Debora
Why don't you ask the Darby, PA research librarian? S/he may know of the Johnson family or can do a telephone directory search for you. (The old...
I don't see Pierre Cardin either. Debora
I hate to see people buying decorative art when they could be supporting artists in their own community. Often for the same price or even less....
That's a beauty. Debora
So does the lining. Debora
Would/could you post a photograph of the landscapes? Debora
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