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<body background="_themes/ants/casbkgnd.gif" bgcolor="#333366" text="#FFFFFF" link="#FFCC00" vlink="#FFCC00" alink="#FFCC00"> <p>Thomas Chippendale and Queen Anne were awakened by the chimes of the bedside alarm clock, also known as a carriage clock. The morning tea or breakfast coffee service was brought in by a butler on a silver tray with hand painted china. As they dressed and put on jewelry with the use of a mirror above the lowboy and chest of drawers in the room, they were reminded by the staff that they had early morning appointments. As they descended the stairs, they passed by numerous oil paintings, portraits, landscapes, still life, watercolors, etchings and other family artworks that had been collected over a three generation time span. At the landing on the staircase, there was a period tall case clock softly ticking and chiming on the hour and half hour with moon dial and calendar movement. Some people call these grandfather clocks. At the foot of the steps, Victorian and hand made furniture could be seen everywhere. Desk, lamp, pen, glass, silver, and folk art were visible and in daily use. The early results of an appraisal had come in and now, the decision had to be made as to whether to use the appraisal for either insurance or estate purposes. Maps were placed on the large desk showing properties owned by the pair, and both American and European lands were shown. Pegged furniture and books were all over the residence and in the evening, the couple looked both with table, floor and overhead lamps and lighting to read. The architectural features and details of the room were illuminated by the soft glow of candlesticks and the antique jewelry was reflected in the mirrors and crystal of the room. Queen Anne wore filigree, diamond, and colored stone jewelry, pearls, gold and platinum, as well as necklace, rings, pens and bracelets and lavalieres. Pendants were always her favorites as well as watches. Timepieces had just come in to use and Queen Ann favored both wrist and pocket styles, many of which were made in Switzerland, and she especially liked watch chains. Items from England, France, Germany, Russia and both China & Japan were presented by loyal subjects and the obvious love of antiques and family items were visible to anyone looking over the room. Another collection of Chippendale was hand crafted furniture in walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, rosewood, figured maple, and oak. From these native woods, he fashioned tables, marble topped pieces, chests, clocks, chairs, desks, secretaries, candlesticks, corner cabinets, sofas and loveseats as well as a Jackson Press, and corner cupboards, sometimes called corner cabinets. As a collector, they went to exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, bronzes, paintings, silver and lighting. Queen Anne loved textiles and the hand made quilts, coverlets, crewel work, lace tablecloths, bed coverings and period clothing always interested her as well as being available for purchase. She usually bought so much that the cars and trains had to really be loaded down to hold all of the new additions to collections. Copper luster and reflections from cut glass were always of use in early residences and the pretty colors that they gave a room added much warmth in the evenings as well as some pizzaz to the viewers eyes.</p> <p>As they stopped by a museum, they noticed a quality exhibit of hand woven tapestry and articles from the colonial era. Old and unique items were shown in the exhibit and there they also stopped by the first edition and rare book section. While in this section, they decided to go on down the hall and check out the American decorative arts. The collection of hooked rugs was very well displayed and the period lighting of the Victorian and Turn of the Century era was well shown in the oriental rug gallery. It was hard to get away without looking at the Canadian and Latin American including Mexico exhibits. Pattern glass and art glass from both American and European makers such as Loetz, Tiffany, Carnival and other makers were well exhibited here. The fireplaces had such a fine glow with the brass andirons and firefenders in front. Sometimes, copper was used in fireplaces and even mantles and tiles were exhibited for the museum. Even prints were considered for the recreation of a historic interior, and while looking at prints, etchings, engravings, lithographs and even hand colored surfaces were shown in the artwork area. Curators felt that the 1920-50 time period was well represented here with the engravings especially. The images showed a lot of European street scenes and landscapes prior to both World War I and II, as well as imaginary scenes. The use of the exhibit was to show how people lived both in America and Europe, especially Great Britain in the Victorian, Georgian and wartime. With the destruction of so many buildings, architectural features such as stained glass, theater pieces, friezes and facades came available for rebuilding after the war. The main use of the architectural elements was to make an entire front or library interior that made a classical appearance to the layout. Interesting crown moldings, patterns and even plans were framed and displayed on the walls. The best part of the exhibit came at the end as the couple was leaving, and that was the use of inkwells, fountain pens and mechanical pencils that were used over a 100 year time period. Some of the writing instruments were from both Germany, Italy, Spain, as well American origin.</p> <p>On a trip from New York to Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, California, Illinois, Chicago, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, Elvis and Marilyn were amazed to see how many items of Kitsch that they encountered from the trashy chenille of the 50s on up to bricabrac or knicknacks. The items of nostalgia and retro are visible all over the South as well as the North, and Beaver Cleaver and I Love Lucy era are given as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rhoda, Maude and Gilligan's Island were there.</p> <p>Pottery from both Southern, native, American makers shows up and many of the craftsmen were unknown but research is always being done to determine who they were. Many of the early collectors of pottery made great sacrifices in order to acquire the described pieces, and they neglected to get the stories of who made the objects and for what use they were primarily made. Handmade and many craftsmanship artisan pots become available and the documentation and history has become separated, but collectors do try and reconnect the two. The area of trendy and fun collectibles can also be found in many roadside finds as well as estate and tag sale treasures. Auctions also help stock and replenish unusual items as well as traditional normal pieces. Even vintage picture frames sometimes surfaces as well as objects d'art and items of virtue. In short, a collectors trip through dreamland for authentic, real and even Faux pieces.</p> <p>Thomas Chippendale and Queen Anne were awakened by the chimes of the bedside alarm clock, also known as a carriage clock. The morning tea or breakfast coffee service was brought in by a butler on a silver tray with hand painted china. As they dressed and put on jewelry with the use of a mirror above the lowboy and chest of drawers in the room, they were reminded by the staff that they had early morning appointments. As they descended the stairs, they passed by numerous oil paintings, portraits, landscapes, still life, watercolors, etchings and other family artworks that had been collected over a three generation time span. At the landing on the staircase, there was a period tall case clock softly ticking and chiming on the hour and half hour with moon dial and calendar movement. Some people call these grandfather clocks. At the foot of the steps, Victorian and hand made furniture could be seen everywhere. Desk, lamp, pen, glass, silver, and folk art were visible and in daily use. The early results of an appraisal had come in and now, the decision had to be made as to whether to use the appraisal for either insurance or estate purposes. Maps were placed on the large desk showing properties owned by the pair, and both American and European lands were shown. Pegged furniture and books were all over the residence and in the evening, the couple looked both with table, floor and overhead lamps and lighting to read. The architectural features and details of the room were illuminated by the soft glow of candlesticks and the antique jewelry was reflected in the mirrors and crystal of the room. Queen Anne wore filigree, diamond, and colored stone jewelry, pearls, gold and platinum, as well as necklace, rings, pens and bracelets and lavalieres. Pendants were always her favorites as well as watches. Timepieces had just come in to use and Queen Ann favored both wrist and pocket styles, many of which were made in Switzerland, and she especially liked watch chains. Items from England, France, Germany, Russia and both China & Japan were presented by loyal subjects and the obvious love of antiques and family items were visible to anyone looking over the room. Another collection of Chippendale was hand crafted furniture in walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, rosewood, figured maple, and oak. From these native woods, he fashioned tables, marble topped pieces, chests, clocks, chairs, desks, secretaries, candlesticks, corner cabinets, sofas and loveseats as well as a Jackson Press, and corner cupboards, sometimes called corner cabinets. As a collector, they went to exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, bronzes, paintings, silver and lighting. Queen Anne loved textiles and the hand made quilts, coverlets, crewel work, lace tablecloths, bed coverings and period clothing always interested her as well as being available for purchase. She usually bought so much that the cars and trains had to really be loaded down to hold all of the new additions to collections. Copper luster and reflections from cut glass were always of use in early residences and the pretty colors that they gave a room added much warmth in the evenings as well as some pizzaz to the viewers eyes.</p> <p>As they stopped by a museum, they noticed a quality exhibit of hand woven tapestry and articles from the colonial era. Old and unique items were shown in the exhibit and there they also stopped by the first edition and rare book section. While in this section, they decided to go on down the hall and check out the American decorative arts. The collection of hooked rugs was very well displayed and the period lighting of the Victorian and Turn of the Century era was well shown in the oriental rug gallery. It was hard to get away without looking at the Canadian and Latin American including Mexico exhibits. Pattern glass and art glass from both American and European makers such as Loetz, Tiffany, Carnival and other makers were well exhibited here. The fireplaces had such a fine glow with the brass andirons and firefenders in front. Sometimes, copper was used in fireplaces and even mantles and tiles were exhibited for the museum. Even prints were considered for the recreation of a historic interior, and while looking at prints, etchings, engravings, lithographs and even hand colored surfaces were shown in the artwork area. Curators felt that the 1920-50 time period was well represented here with the engravings especially. The images showed a lot of European street scenes and landscapes prior to both World War I and II, as well as imaginary scenes. The use of the exhibit was to show how people lived both in America and Europe, especially Great Britain in the Victorian, Georgian and wartime. With the destruction of so many buildings, architectural features such as stained glass, theater pieces, friezes and facades came available for rebuilding after the war. The main use of the architectural elements was to make an entire front or library interior that made a classical appearance to the layout. Interesting crown moldings, patterns and even plans were framed and displayed on the walls. The best part of the exhibit came at the end as the couple was leaving, and that was the use of inkwells, fountain pens and mechanical pencils that were used over a 100 year time period. Some of the writing instruments were from both Germany, Italy, Spain, as well American origin.</p> <p>On a trip from New York to Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, California, Illinois, Chicago, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, Elvis and Marilyn were amazed to see how many items of Kitsch that they encountered from the trashy chenille of the 50s on up to bricabrac or knicknacks. The items of nostalgia and retro are visible all over the South as well as the North, and Beaver Cleaver and I Love Lucy era are given as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rhoda, Maude and Gilligan's Island were there.</p> <p>Pottery from both Southern, native, American makers shows up and many of the craftsmen were unknown but research is always being done to determine who they were. Many of the early collectors of pottery made great sacrifices in order to acquire the described pieces, and they neglected to get the stories of who made the objects and for what use they were primarily made. Handmade and many craftsmanship artisan pots become available and the documentation and history has become separated, but collectors do try and reconnect the two. The area of trendy and fun collectibles can also be found in many roadside finds as well as estate and tag sale treasures. Auctions also help stock and replenish unusual items as well as traditional normal pieces. Even vintage picture frames sometimes surfaces as well as objects d'art and items of virtue. In short, a collectors trip through dreamland for authentic, real and even Faux pieces.</p> <p>Thomas Chippendale and Queen Anne were awakened by the chimes of the bedside alarm clock, also known as a carriage clock. The morning tea or breakfast coffee service was brought in by a butler on a silver tray with hand painted china. As they dressed and put on jewelry with the use of a mirror above the lowboy and chest of drawers in the room, they were reminded by the staff that they had early morning appointments. As they descended the stairs, they passed by numerous oil paintings, portraits, landscapes, still life, watercolors, etchings and other family artworks that had been collected over a three generation time span. At the landing on the staircase, there was a period tall case clock softly ticking and chiming on the hour and half hour with moon dial and calendar movement. Some people call these grandfather clocks. At the foot of the steps, Victorian and hand made furniture could be seen everywhere. Desk, lamp, pen, glass, silver, and folk art were visible and in daily use. The early results of an appraisal had come in and now, the decision had to be made as to whether to use the appraisal for either insurance or estate purposes. Maps were placed on the large desk showing properties owned by the pair, and both American and European lands were shown. Pegged furniture and books were all over the residence and in the evening, the couple looked both with table, floor and overhead lamps and lighting to read. The architectural features and details of the room were illuminated by the soft glow of candlesticks and the antique jewelry was reflected in the mirrors and crystal of the room. Queen Anne wore filigree, diamond, and colored stone jewelry, pearls, gold and platinum, as well as necklace, rings, pens and bracelets and lavalieres. Pendants were always her favorites as well as watches. Timepieces had just come in to use and Queen Ann favored both wrist and pocket styles, many of which were made in Switzerland, and she especially liked watch chains. Items from England, France, Germany, Russia and both China & Japan were presented by loyal subjects and the obvious love of antiques and family items were visible to anyone looking over the room. Another collection of Chippendale was hand crafted furniture in walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, rosewood, figured maple, and oak. From these native woods, he fashioned tables, marble topped pieces, chests, clocks, chairs, desks, secretaries, candlesticks, corner cabinets, sofas and loveseats as well as a Jackson Press, and corner cupboards, sometimes called corner cabinets. As a collector, they went to exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, bronzes, paintings, silver and lighting. Queen Anne loved textiles and the hand made quilts, coverlets, crewel work, lace tablecloths, bed coverings and period clothing always interested her as well as being available for purchase. She usually bought so much that the cars and trains had to really be loaded down to hold all of the new additions to collections. Copper luster and reflections from cut glass were always of use in early residences and the pretty colors that they gave a room added much warmth in the evenings as well as some pizzaz to the viewers eyes.</p> <p>As they stopped by a museum, they noticed a quality exhibit of hand woven tapestry and articles from the colonial era. Old and unique items were shown in the exhibit and there they also stopped by the first edition and rare book section. While in this section, they decided to go on down the hall and check out the American decorative arts. The collection of hooked rugs was very well displayed and the period lighting of the Victorian and Turn of the Century era was well shown in the oriental rug gallery. It was hard to get away without looking at the Canadian and Latin American including Mexico exhibits. Pattern glass and art glass from both American and European makers such as Loetz, Tiffany, Carnival and other makers were well exhibited here. The fireplaces had such a fine glow with the brass andirons and firefenders in front. Sometimes, copper was used in fireplaces and even mantles and tiles were exhibited for the museum. Even prints were considered for the recreation of a historic interior, and while looking at prints, etchings, engravings, lithographs and even hand colored surfaces were shown in the artwork area. Curators felt that the 1920-50 time period was well represented here with the engravings especially. The images showed a lot of European street scenes and landscapes prior to both World War I and II, as well as imaginary scenes. The use of the exhibit was to show how people lived both in America and Europe, especially Great Britain in the Victorian, Georgian and wartime. With the destruction of so many buildings, architectural features such as stained glass, theater pieces, friezes and facades came available for rebuilding after the war. The main use of the architectural elements was to make an entire front or library interior that made a classical appearance to the layout. Interesting crown moldings, patterns and even plans were framed and displayed on the walls. The best part of the exhibit came at the end as the couple was leaving, and that was the use of inkwells, fountain pens and mechanical pencils that were used over a 100 year time period. Some of the writing instruments were from both Germany, Italy, Spain, as well American origin.</p> <p>On a trip from New York to Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, California, Illinois, Chicago, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, Elvis and Marilyn were amazed to see how many items of Kitsch that they encountered from the trashy chenille of the 50s on up to bricabrac or knicknacks. The items of nostalgia and retro are visible all over the South as well as the North, and Beaver Cleaver and I Love Lucy era are given as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rhoda, Maude and Gilligan's Island were there.</p> <p>Pottery from both Southern, native, American makers shows up and many of the craftsmen were unknown but research is always being done to determine who they were. Many of the early collectors of pottery made great sacrifices in order to acquire the described pieces, and they neglected to get the stories of who made the objects and for what use they were primarily made. Handmade and many craftsmanship artisan pots become available and the documentation and history has become separated, but collectors do try and reconnect the two. The area of trendy and fun collectibles can also be found in many roadside finds as well as estate and tag sale treasures. Auctions also help stock and replenish unusual items as well as traditional normal pieces. Even vintage picture frames sometimes surfaces as well as objects d'art and items of virtue. In short, a collectors trip through dreamland for authentic, real and even Faux pieces.</p> <p>Thomas Chippendale and Queen Anne were awakened by the chimes of the bedside alarm clock, also known as a carriage clock. The morning tea or breakfast coffee service was brought in by a butler on a silver tray with hand painted china. As they dressed and put on jewelry with the use of a mirror above the lowboy and chest of drawers in the room, they were reminded by the staff that they had early morning appointments. As they descended the stairs, they passed by numerous oil paintings, portraits, landscapes, still life, watercolors, etchings and other family artworks that had been collected over a three generation time span. At the landing on the staircase, there was a period tall case clock softly ticking and chiming on the hour and half hour with moon dial and calendar movement. Some people call these grandfather clocks. At the foot of the steps, Victorian and hand made furniture could be seen everywhere. Desk, lamp, pen, glass, silver, and folk art were visible and in daily use. The early results of an appraisal had come in and now, the decision had to be made as to whether to use the appraisal for either insurance or estate purposes. Maps were placed on the large desk showing properties owned by the pair, and both American and European lands were shown. Pegged furniture and books were all over the residence and in the evening, the couple looked both with table, floor and overhead lamps and lighting to read. The architectural features and details of the room were illuminated by the soft glow of candlesticks and the antique jewelry was reflected in the mirrors and crystal of the room. Queen Anne wore filigree, diamond, and colored stone jewelry, pearls, gold and platinum, as well as necklace, rings, pens and bracelets and lavalieres. Pendants were always her favorites as well as watches. Timepieces had just come in to use and Queen Ann favored both wrist and pocket styles, many of which were made in Switzerland, and she especially liked watch chains. Items from England, France, Germany, Russia and both China & Japan were presented by loyal subjects and the obvious love of antiques and family items were visible to anyone looking over the room. Another collection of Chippendale was hand crafted furniture in walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, rosewood, figured maple, and oak. From these native woods, he fashioned tables, marble topped pieces, chests, clocks, chairs, desks, secretaries, candlesticks, corner cabinets, sofas and loveseats as well as a Jackson Press, and corner cupboards, sometimes called corner cabinets. As a collector, they went to exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, bronzes, paintings, silver and lighting. Queen Anne loved textiles and the hand made quilts, coverlets, crewel work, lace tablecloths, bed coverings and period clothing always interested her as well as being available for purchase. She usually bought so much that the cars and trains had to really be loaded down to hold all of the new additions to collections. Copper luster and reflections from cut glass were always of use in early residences and the pretty colors that they gave a room added much warmth in the evenings as well as some pizzaz to the viewers eyes.</p> <p>As they stopped by a museum, they noticed a quality exhibit of hand woven tapestry and articles from the colonial era. Old and unique items were shown in the exhibit and there they also stopped by the first edition and rare book section. While in this section, they decided to go on down the hall and check out the American decorative arts. The collection of hooked rugs was very well displayed and the period lighting of the Victorian and Turn of the Century era was well shown in the oriental rug gallery. It was hard to get away without looking at the Canadian and Latin American including Mexico exhibits. Pattern glass and art glass from both American and European makers such as Loetz, Tiffany, Carnival and other makers were well exhibited here. The fireplaces had such a fine glow with the brass andirons and firefenders in front. Sometimes, copper was used in fireplaces and even mantles and tiles were exhibited for the museum. Even prints were considered for the recreation of a historic interior, and while looking at prints, etchings, engravings, lithographs and even hand colored surfaces were shown in the artwork area. Curators felt that the 1920-50 time period was well represented here with the engravings especially. The images showed a lot of European street scenes and landscapes prior to both World War I and II, as well as imaginary scenes. The use of the exhibit was to show how people lived both in America and Europe, especially Great Britain in the Victorian, Georgian and wartime. With the destruction of so many buildings, architectural features such as stained glass, theater pieces, friezes and facades came available for rebuilding after the war. The main use of the architectural elements was to make an entire front or library interior that made a classical appearance to the layout. Interesting crown moldings, patterns and even plans were framed and displayed on the walls. The best part of the exhibit came at the end as the couple was leaving, and that was the use of inkwells, fountain pens and mechanical pencils that were used over a 100 year time period. Some of the writing instruments were from both Germany, Italy, Spain, as well American origin.</p> <p>On a trip from New York to Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, California, Illinois, Chicago, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, Elvis and Marilyn were amazed to see how many items of Kitsch that they encountered from the trashy chenille of the 50s on up to bricabrac or knicknacks. The items of nostalgia and retro are visible all over the South as well as the North, and Beaver Cleaver and I Love Lucy era are given as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rhoda, Maude and Gilligan's Island were there.</p> <p>Pottery from both Southern, native, American makers shows up and many of the craftsmen were unknown but research is always being done to determine who they were. Many of the early collectors of pottery made great sacrifices in order to acquire the described pieces, and they neglected to get the stories of who made the objects and for what use they were primarily made. Handmade and many craftsmanship artisan pots become available and the documentation and history has become separated, but collectors do try and reconnect the two. The area of trendy and fun collectibles can also be found in many roadside finds as well as estate and tag sale treasures. Auctions also help stock and replenish unusual items as well as traditional normal pieces. Even vintage picture frames sometimes surfaces as well as objects d'art and items of virtue. In short, a collectors trip through dreamland for authentic, real and even Faux pieces.</p> <p>Thomas Chippendale and Queen Anne were awakened by the chimes of the bedside alarm clock, also known as a carriage clock. The morning tea or breakfast coffee service was brought in by a butler on a silver tray with hand painted china. As they dressed and put on jewelry with the use of a mirror above the lowboy and chest of drawers in the room, they were reminded by the staff that they had early morning appointments. As they descended the stairs, they passed by numerous oil paintings, portraits, landscapes, still life, watercolors, etchings and other family artworks that had been collected over a three generation time span. At the landing on the staircase, there was a period tall case clock softly ticking and chiming on the hour and half hour with moon dial and calendar movement. Some people call these grandfather clocks. At the foot of the steps, Victorian and hand made furniture could be seen everywhere. Desk, lamp, pen, glass, silver, and folk art were visible and in daily use. The early results of an appraisal had come in and now, the decision had to be made as to whether to use the appraisal for either insurance or estate purposes. Maps were placed on the large desk showing properties owned by the pair, and both American and European lands were shown. Pegged furniture and books were all over the residence and in the evening, the couple looked both with table, floor and overhead lamps and lighting to read. The architectural features and details of the room were illuminated by the soft glow of candlesticks and the antique jewelry was reflected in the mirrors and crystal of the room. Queen Anne wore filigree, diamond, and colored stone jewelry, pearls, gold and platinum, as well as necklace, rings, pens and bracelets and lavalieres. Pendants were always her favorites as well as watches. Timepieces had just come in to use and Queen Ann favored both wrist and pocket styles, many of which were made in Switzerland, and she especially liked watch chains. Items from England, France, Germany, Russia and both China & Japan were presented by loyal subjects and the obvious love of antiques and family items were visible to anyone looking over the room. Another collection of Chippendale was hand crafted furniture in walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, rosewood, figured maple, and oak. From these native woods, he fashioned tables, marble topped pieces, chests, clocks, chairs, desks, secretaries, candlesticks, corner cabinets, sofas and loveseats as well as a Jackson Press, and corner cupboards, sometimes called corner cabinets. As a collector, they went to exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, bronzes, paintings, silver and lighting. Queen Anne loved textiles and the hand made quilts, coverlets, crewel work, lace tablecloths, bed coverings and period clothing always interested her as well as being available for purchase. She usually bought so much that the cars and trains had to really be loaded down to hold all of the new additions to collections. Copper luster and reflections from cut glass were always of use in early residences and the pretty colors that they gave a room added much warmth in the evenings as well as some pizzaz to the viewers eyes.</p> <p>As they stopped by a museum, they noticed a quality exhibit of hand woven tapestry and articles from the colonial era. Old and unique items were shown in the exhibit and there they also stopped by the first edition and rare book section. While in this section, they decided to go on down the hall and check out the American decorative arts. The collection of hooked rugs was very well displayed and the period lighting of the Victorian and Turn of the Century era was well shown in the oriental rug gallery. It was hard to get away without looking at the Canadian and Latin American including Mexico exhibits. Pattern glass and art glass from both American and European makers such as Loetz, Tiffany, Carnival and other makers were well exhibited here. The fireplaces had such a fine glow with the brass andirons and firefenders in front. Sometimes, copper was used in fireplaces and even mantles and tiles were exhibited for the museum. Even prints were considered for the recreation of a historic interior, and while looking at prints, etchings, engravings, lithographs and even hand colored surfaces were shown in the artwork area. Curators felt that the 1920-50 time period was well represented here with the engravings especially. The images showed a lot of European street scenes and landscapes prior to both World War I and II, as well as imaginary scenes. The use of the exhibit was to show how people lived both in America and Europe, especially Great Britain in the Victorian, Georgian and wartime. With the destruction of so many buildings, architectural features such as stained glass, theater pieces, friezes and facades came available for rebuilding after the war. The main use of the architectural elements was to make an entire front or library interior that made a classical appearance to the layout. Interesting crown moldings, patterns and even plans were framed and displayed on the walls. The best part of the exhibit came at the end as the couple was leaving, and that was the use of inkwells, fountain pens and mechanical pencils that were used over a 100 year time period. Some of the writing instruments were from both Germany, Italy, Spain, as well American origin.</p> <p>On a trip from New York to Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, California, Illinois, Chicago, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, Elvis and Marilyn were amazed to see how many items of Kitsch that they encountered from the trashy chenille of the 50s on up to bricabrac or knicknacks. The items of nostalgia and retro are visible all over the South as well as the North, and Beaver Cleaver and I Love Lucy era are given as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rhoda, Maude and Gilligan's Island were there.</p> <p>Pottery from both Southern, native, American makers shows up and many of the craftsmen were unknown but research is always being done to determine who they were. Many of the early collectors of pottery made great sacrifices in order to acquire the described pieces, and they neglected to get the stories of who made the objects and for what use they were primarily made. Handmade and many craftsmanship artisan pots become available and the documentation and history has become separated, but collectors do try and reconnect the two. The area of trendy and fun collectibles can also be found in many roadside finds as well as estate and tag sale treasures. Auctions also help stock and replenish unusual items as well as traditional normal pieces. Even vintage picture frames sometimes surfaces as well as objects d'art and items of virtue. In short, a collectors trip through dreamland for authentic, real and even Faux pieces.</p> <p>Thomas Chippendale and Queen Anne were awakened by the chimes of the bedside alarm clock, also known as a carriage clock. The morning tea or breakfast coffee service was brought in by a butler on a silver tray with hand painted china. As they dressed and put on jewelry with the use of a mirror above the lowboy and chest of drawers in the room, they were reminded by the staff that they had early morning appointments. As they descended the stairs, they passed by numerous oil paintings, portraits, landscapes, still life, watercolors, etchings and other family artworks that had been collected over a three generation time span. At the landing on the staircase, there was a period tall case clock softly ticking and chiming on the hour and half hour with moon dial and calendar movement. Some people call these grandfather clocks. At the foot of the steps, Victorian and hand made furniture could be seen everywhere. Desk, lamp, pen, glass, silver, and folk art were visible and in daily use. The early results of an appraisal had come in and now, the decision had to be made as to whether to use the appraisal for either insurance or estate purposes. Maps were placed on the large desk showing properties owned by the pair, and both American and European lands were shown. Pegged furniture and books were all over the residence and in the evening, the couple looked both with table, floor and overhead lamps and lighting to read. The architectural features and details of the room were illuminated by the soft glow of candlesticks and the antique jewelry was reflected in the mirrors and crystal of the room. Queen Anne wore filigree, diamond, and colored stone jewelry, pearls, gold and platinum, as well as necklace, rings, pens and bracelets and lavalieres. Pendants were always her favorites as well as watches. Timepieces had just come in to use and Queen Ann favored both wrist and pocket styles, many of which were made in Switzerland, and she especially liked watch chains. Items from England, France, Germany, Russia and both China & Japan were presented by loyal subjects and the obvious love of antiques and family items were visible to anyone looking over the room. Another collection of Chippendale was hand crafted furniture in walnut, mahogany, cherry, satinwood, rosewood, figured maple, and oak. From these native woods, he fashioned tables, marble topped pieces, chests, clocks, chairs, desks, secretaries, candlesticks, corner cabinets, sofas and loveseats as well as a Jackson Press, and corner cupboards, sometimes called corner cabinets. As a collector, they went to exhibitions of fine art, sculpture, bronzes, paintings, silver and lighting. Queen Anne loved textiles and the hand made quilts, coverlets, crewel work, lace tablecloths, bed coverings and period clothing always interested her as well as being available for purchase. She usually bought so much that the cars and trains had to really be loaded down to hold all of the new additions to collections. Copper luster and reflections from cut glass were always of use in early residences and the pretty colors that they gave a room added much warmth in the evenings as well as some pizzaz to the viewers eyes.</p> <p>As they stopped by a museum, they noticed a quality exhibit of hand woven tapestry and articles from the colonial era. Old and unique items were shown in the exhibit and there they also stopped by the first edition and rare book section. While in this section, they decided to go on down the hall and check out the American decorative arts. The collection of hooked rugs was very well displayed and the period lighting of the Victorian and Turn of the Century era was well shown in the oriental rug gallery. It was hard to get away without looking at the Canadian and Latin American including Mexico exhibits. Pattern glass and art glass from both American and European makers such as Loetz, Tiffany, Carnival and other makers were well exhibited here. The fireplaces had such a fine glow with the brass andirons and firefenders in front. Sometimes, copper was used in fireplaces and even mantles and tiles were exhibited for the museum. Even prints were considered for the recreation of a historic interior, and while looking at prints, etchings, engravings, lithographs and even hand colored surfaces were shown in the artwork area. Curators felt that the 1920-50 time period was well represented here with the engravings especially. The images showed a lot of European street scenes and landscapes prior to both World War I and II, as well as imaginary scenes. The use of the exhibit was to show how people lived both in America and Europe, especially Great Britain in the Victorian, Georgian and wartime. With the destruction of so many buildings, architectural features such as stained glass, theater pieces, friezes and facades came available for rebuilding after the war. The main use of the architectural elements was to make an entire front or library interior that made a classical appearance to the layout. Interesting crown moldings, patterns and even plans were framed and displayed on the walls. The best part of the exhibit came at the end as the couple was leaving, and that was the use of inkwells, fountain pens and mechanical pencils that were used over a 100 year time period. Some of the writing instruments were from both Germany, Italy, Spain, as well American origin.</p> <p>On a trip from New York to Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, California, Illinois, Chicago, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Ohio, Elvis and Marilyn were amazed to see how many items of Kitsch that they encountered from the trashy chenille of the 50s on up to bricabrac or knicknacks. The items of nostalgia and retro are visible all over the South as well as the North, and Beaver Cleaver and I Love Lucy era are given as well as Mary Tyler Moore, Gunsmoke, Rhoda, Maude and Gilligan's Island were there.</p> <p>Pottery from both Southern, native, American makers shows up and many of the craftsmen were unknown but research is always being done to determine who they were. Many of the early collectors of pottery made great sacrifices in order to acquire the described pieces, and they neglected to get the stories of who made the objects and for what use they were primarily made. Handmade and many craftsmanship artisan pots become available and the documentation and history has become separated, but collectors do try and reconnect the two. The area of trendy and fun collectibles can also be found in many roadside finds as well as estate and tag sale treasures. Auctions also help stock and replenish unusual items as well as traditional normal pieces. Even vintage picture frames sometimes surfaces as well as objects d'art and items of virtue. In short, a collectors trip through dreamland for authentic, real and even Faux pieces.</p> </body>