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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

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Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

Age 98
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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age 98
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Gilded Age Architecture and Art: A Journey Through America’s Opulent Era

Invaluable

Just the name “The Gilded Age” invokes a sense of opulence and grandeur. Correspondingly, this rise in wealth was reflected in both the art and architecture of the era, as patrons aimed to create increasingly lavish works of art and environments to reflect both their affluence and the magnificence of the age.

Age 72
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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Take a quick glance into the world of modern collectibles and you’ll find a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and textures that evoke the memories and emotions of youth. What is a “modern collectible” and how does it differ from more traditional collectibles?

Age 52
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These Vintage “Hidden” Flasks Cleverly Conceal Alcohol

WorthPoint

Some of the most collectible hidden flasks are the pieces commissioned by Foust Distillery in the 19th century and made in realistic food forms like this banana. Foust’s flasks are highly collectible today. Anything a person could carry down a street without drawing suspicion became a model for a hidden flask. Preserve.

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Clues Through the Lens: Inviting visitors to think like detectives

The Mid-West Museum Association

You notice their clothing, their expressions, perhaps their ages. To analyze the Museum’s photo collection through a series of questions. To interpret a more inclusive history while highlighting the Museum’s photo collection. The entire collection is being made available through the online platform Indiana Memory.

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This Week in Thrifting: Don’t Be Afraid of Buying Art

WorthPoint

How’s a collector or reseller supposed to gauge the value of a drawing or painting if they don’t even know what they’re looking at? In my case, this thrifted drawing had a signature, a date, and a number scrawled in the corner. But dipping your toe into the art world can certainly feel like a daunting task. WorthPoint—Discover.

Rarity 52