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       Early American Antiques

In Greek mythology, the hunter Narcissus fell in love with the image he saw in a reflecting pool water and, thereby fell in love with his own reflection.  Failing to realize that it was not some other hunk staring back at him but his own face, his self-obsession ultimately doomed him.  Ever since then people, have been fascinated with their own reflection.    A cast bronze mirror unearthed in China was dated as early as 2000 BCE.  The Egyptians made mirrors of metal as early

Early textiles are of special interest to me.  I love the textures of 19th century cottons, wools, and linens.  Their eye-pleasing...

We love them when they sing, bringing birdsong into our early mornings, their songs telling others that they survived the night. We love them in the evening when their songs are quieter, a call and response, as if saying “good-night”.  We dislike them when their droppings dirty our cars, walkways, patio furniture.  A wild turkey once parked itself on the hood of my car, refusing to leave no matter how much I yelled and waved.  Yet I still enjoy watching the wild turkeys boldl

Careful conservation and display techniques will ensure that you get pleasure from your early watercolors for years to come.