The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ten years later MCHS bought the two buildings adjacent to the existing Museum, once again through fundraising and grant sourcing, increasing available space 100 percent, making possible a community room and an award-winning research library. Planning for the project began in summer 2022. How was the project funded?

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The Mid-West Museum Association

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ten years later MCHS bought the two buildings adjacent to the existing Museum, once again through fundraising and grant sourcing, increasing available space 100 percent, making possible a community room and an award-winning research library. Planning for the project began in summer 2022. How was the project funded?

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WorthPoint

JUNE 10, 2024

This “ Just One Bite ” solid perfume compact from The Princess Collection for Disney was sold for $209 in 2022. From the costume jewelry I’ve amassed in abundance to compacts, purses , and perfume bottles, I could never resist picking up a fun lady’s accessory, regardless of age.

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WorthPoint

OCTOBER 18, 2024

INSPIRED BY ANOTHER ICONIC DOLL The toys-for-adults market is booming right now—so much so that, for the first time, demand for playthings from those over the age of 18 has surpassed the demand from preschoolers. This doll sold in 2022 for $399.95. billion in sales from January to April 2024.

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WorthPoint

MAY 31, 2024

At the risk of sounding like an oddball kid, I’ll admit that I was introduced to Sandwich glass patterns while antiquing with my mom around the age of ten. This Boston & Sandwich salt dish in cobalt blue was sold for $175 in 2022. You’ll also be able to research your finds more appropriately to get the values right.

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Invaluable

APRIL 3, 2024

While age might leave artifacts fragile or damaged, time has also embellished Chinese works of art with enduring beauty and relevancy. Sold for $22,000 USD via Oakridge Auction Gallery (March 2022). Sold for $6,000,000 HKD via Poly Auction Hong Kong (July 2022). Provenance research also adds value and credibility to artworks.

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Association of Research Libraries

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Guardian) What AI Knows About You (Axios) ARL Member Libraries Constant Change or Constantly the Same? (The The Guardian) What AI Knows About You (Axios) ARL Member Libraries Constant Change or Constantly the Same?

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