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Unity, Accessibility, and Humanity: The Values that Connect Prevalent Writing Genres in Museology

The Mid-West Museum Association

Contributed by Trey Whitted, Secondary Language Arts Education student at Anderson University (IN), writing tutor, and AMM member, this blog article discusses the ways museums can center museum values in different forms of writing institution-wide. You wouldn’t expect to read a scholarly article in an Instagram caption.

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WorthPoint Indices: Broadway Posters

WorthPoint

With a history that traces back to the traveling plays of the Middle Ages, Broadway posters are a show’s calling card, so they need eye-catching razzle-dazzle to convey the experience a Broadway production holds for potential audience members.

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The History and Significance of Antiques: What Makes Them Valuable

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

This article will explore the fascinating history of antiques, consider their significance, discuss the value of collecting antiques, and offer advice on how to start your own collection. These artifacts’ scarcity, authenticity, and provenance all affect their historical and monetary value.

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Gold-Tone Vintage Costume Jewelry: Buy It or Leave it?

WorthPoint

The quality varies depending on the manufacturer and sometimes on the age of the piece. Some Chanel copies are very close to the originals, so you must look for key details to determine whether an item is authentic. Gold-plated —What you’ll find even more often is gold-plated costume jewelry. WorthPoint—Discover.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Posters

WorthPoint

click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia.

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“Gunsmoke” and TV Western Auction Ropes in Fans

WorthPoint

This article on the Martha Stewart website highlights trends like leather, copper, and brass, with earthy colors accented by bits of color. The trend includes authenticity, so the look will go especially well with antiques and vintage items. Like many men his age, James Arness served in World War II.

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Tips for Buying or Selling American Art

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

In this article, we’ll look at some helpful hints to keep in mind when buying or selling art. Authentication is an important first step, and it can be relatively simple with contemporary pieces when the artist is still alive to verify them. Serious art collectors are always concerned with authentication.