Treasures in cameos
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Cameos are usually associated with women's jewelry. In ancient Rome and Greece, they were carved with images of male heroes and valued for their art work. The Victorian period introduced the concept of women having their portraits carved on them. Valuable cameos have their carvers' names on them.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
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Hidden treasures in vintage clothing
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Vintage clothing collecting is becoming one of the fastest growing collecting hobbies in the country. Part of its popularity is because starting a collection is relatively easy. Rather than spending thousands at a Christie's auction, hobbyists rummage through stores and attics for clothing.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1992
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Fabulous fashion plates
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Beautifully engraved illustrations of ladies' fashions, called fashion plates, began appearing in fashion magazines in the late 1700s and continued to about 1920. They are now valuable collectors' items. tips for collecting are included.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Hobbies
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0884-6294
Year: 1993
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