Post-civil war through art deco
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The stylized and highly-decorative designs for furniture, costumes and architecture during the post-Civil War period reflected the US's growing awareness of its wealth and power. The late 1800s also saw the rise of art nouveau and Gothic Revival, which used much embellishment and color.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1995
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John and Elizabeth Lloyd Cadwalader of Philadelphia
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The house of John and Elizabeth Lloyd Cadwalader in Philadelphia, PA was built based on the elegant taste of the elite couple. The house contains some of the most original pieces of Chippendale furnitures, along with the finest and most expensive paintings and china ware.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1998
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The bus has traveled a long way
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Buses could be interesting collectibles since they chronicle the development of mass transportation. From early buses which resemble horse-drawn carriages that carry few passengers, buses have evolved to more spacious and luxurious modes of long-distance travel.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1997
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