Irons: heat up a pressing collection
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The Chinese people during the first century B.C. applied heat using long-handled metal pans filled with charcoal in order to press cloth. However, in the 16th century Europe and Russia, pressing was done using an iron shaped like box filled with hot charcoal, which had an added advantage that it eliminated soot-stained linen, a big problem with hot charcoal.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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Strike up a matchbox collection
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Matchbox and matchbox holders that were popular in the later part of the 19th century in England included images of European personalities and other artistic depictions and designs. These collectors' items are made of various materials, including precious metals, leather, wood and mother of pearl.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
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Civil War collectibles
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A review of the Civil War collection owned by Paul Loane, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is presented. The collection includes a large range of military items of importance for historical research.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2001
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