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

Invaluable

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.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available.

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This Week in Thrifting: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

WorthPoint

So much of an action figure’s value depends on its age, and what better way to compare your thrifted action figures to the most valuable ones on the resale market than to do a quick search in the WorthPoint Price Guide, courtesy of the WorthPoint App? Looking to see which items in your inventory or collection are on the rise?

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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 exhibit also outlines the history of photography and includes several interactive features.

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Vintage Movie Posters Through the Eras: Collecting Hollywood History

Invaluable

Originally designed as a bridge between the audience and the cinematic experience, movie posters have transcended their original utilitarian role to become highly collectible works of art in their own right. What once adorned teenagers’ walls are now prized acquisitions in personal collections, and even exhibits in museums and galleries.

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This Week in Thrifting: Coca-Cola Trays—Rare or Reproduction?

WorthPoint

Coca-Cola collectibles can take just about any shape. For me, Coca-Cola collectibles always bring me back to the same question: Is it rare? I’ve always been a fan of vintage metal trays, so when I saw a trio of Coca-Cola trays, I figured it might be worth trying to figure out their age and value. Or, is it a reproduction?

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This Week in Thrifting: Which Mugs Should You Thrift?

WorthPoint

There’s something about the style and the sense of age that comes with this material. In addition to her role as HIP’s curator of photography, Allison Radomski is a writer and filmmaker. Honestly, I can’t explain why milk glass makes an otherwise bland mug jump off the shelf.

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