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Guide to Collecting Art Deco Objects

Art Deco is one of the most recognizable art movements of the 20th century, defined by geometry, symmetry, rich materials and a modern vision of luxury. The style flourished during the 1920s and 1930s across architecture, furniture, jewelry, glass and decorative arts.

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Antique Medical Kits: The History of Healing
Antique Medical Kits: The History of Healing

Whether you’re intrigued by surgical practices of the Civil War era or f...

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Set Sail! The Art of British Maritime Painting
Set Sail! The Art of British Maritime Painting

Trimming the Sails by Montague Dawson. M.S. Rau (New Orleans) The sea ...

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Perfect Gifts for the Woman with Everything
Perfect Gifts for the Woman with Everything

As the holidays fast approach, the race to find the perfect gift can see...

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Festive Holiday Dishes from History
Eat, Drink and Be Merry: Festive Holiday Dish...

Every year when the holidays roll around, we look forward to serving - a...

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Let's Drink: The History of Cocktail Rings and Prohibition
Let's Drink: The History of Cocktail Rings an...

The original American “bling,” cocktail rings emerged during the 1920s a...

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The Haunted Neighbors of M.S. Rau
The Haunted Neighbors of M.S. Rau

With over 300 years of history, New Orleans has seen more than its fair ...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Pablo Picasso
10 Things You Didn't Know About Pablo Picasso

More than any other artist, Pablo Picasso defined Modern Art of the 20th...

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE MARVELOUS MUSIC BOX: WHEN WAS THE MUSIC BOX INVENTED?
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MARVELOUS MUSIC BOX: WHE...

From early man’s use of hollow logs to craft the first drums to the dig...

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