At home with a Christmas collector
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Collector Mary Morrison collects Christmas antiques, aside from snow babies, as part of her growing collection. Morrison, whose husband is also an avid collector of memorabilia, has already written two books based on her hobby, namely, 'Snow Babies, Santas' and 'Christmas Jewelry.'
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1999
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A coterie of dovecotes
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Dovecotes, which are used strictly as garden ornaments, were originally intended as housing for doves and pigeons that were being raised for food. The structures known as columbaria were stone towers with ceiling and shelf and with nest holes built into the floor.
Publication Name: Early American Homes
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1086-9948
Year: 1999
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