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Celebrations!: Patriotic American

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Patriotically themed objects on America illustrates love of the country or a state, admiration of a statesman or hero, or a simple yet sincere declaration of patriotism, often expressed with a flag, eagle or in striking red, white and blue. With the improvements in mass-production methods, more and more factory-produced memorabilia appeared in the market.

Author: Jailer-Chamberlain
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
Evaluation, Patriotism, Art, American, American art

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American duck: Decoys

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American Indians made American duck decoys from mud, straw and feathers about thousand years ago in two types that included diving ducks and pond or puddle ducks. Duck carving styles in modern world are divided into various schools developed along America's four major flyways and reflect the types of birds seen during the migration periods.

Author: Wolf, Ann
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
Native Americans, Works, Collections and collecting, Clay figurines

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American schoolgirl needlework: A gentle craft

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Samplers or schoolgirl embroideries were the least appreciated of the decorative arts but the surge of interest has made them popular among interior decorators and in up-scale antique shops. Embroidery has become the irreproachable art, the one commendable channel towards artistic achievement.

Author: Levin, Beatrice
Publisher: Lightner Publishing Corporation
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2005
All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills, Pleating and stitching, Embroideries, Stamped Art, Needlework, History, Design, Decorative, Decorative arts, Decoration and ornament, Needlework, Samplers

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