Collector's guide to Washington, DC

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A collector's guide of Washington, DC with reference to museums, gallery, shops of antiques, hotels and restaurants is presented. Some of the famous museums include The Smithsonian National Museum of American History, The Textile Museum, National Museum of the American Indian and Dumbarton House.

Washington, DC, Description and travel, Washington, D.C., Art industry, Art industries and trade

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This is the way we cleaned our floors: the approved costume for cleaning bare floors was an apron with built-in pads to protect the knees

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The evolution of floor and carpet-cleaning gadgets are illustrated. Brooms gave way to the carpet sweeper which was popularized by Melville Bissell. The carpet sweeper gradually evolved into an electric floor polisher. Along the way, wax was utilized to protect wood floors.

History, Maintenance and repair, Vacuum cleaners, Floors, Cleaning equipment, Cleaning machinery and appliances

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Townsend-Goddard family of Newport

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The furniture forms of the Townsend-Goddard family of the mid-18th century to the beginning of the Revolution continue to command high prices in the market. The Townsend-Goddards are famous for their beautiful, perfectly proportioned artistry in cabinetmaking.

Appreciation, Antiquities, Furniture, Newport, Rhode Island

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