New Zealand's Stidolph Museum of Childhood

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The toys displayed at the Stidolph Museum of Childhood at Masterton, New Zealand, were inspired by the toys children played before World War II. Founder and curator Diana Stidolph, who started collecting pre-1940 toys in the 1960s, said that she makes sure her collections have historical significance.

New Zealand, Museums, Art museums, Toys

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1999 Season Antiques Roadshow discovering America's hidden treasures

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The television program 'Antiques Roadshow,' hosted by antiques expert Chris Jussel, is back by popular demand. Its third season, which premiered on Jan 18, 1999, features the free public appraisals done by specialists from leading auction houses in the US.

Criticism and interpretation, Antiques Roadshow (Television program)

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The lure of the lamp: Miller electric slag glass lamps

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Attraction to lamps is a universal feeling. One thing that demonstrates this is the passion for Miller slag glass lamps by the middle class in the early 20th century which two decades later still sold very well.

Lamps

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