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120419

A wonderful example of an old French paper, this was printed with excellent attention to detail. Several groups form this complete design. Seventeen different hues and shades were laid on the brown background, and then the black mesh work was applied over all.

Wall art of yesteryear: Wallpaper has interesting history and is highly collectible

By Antique Trader Staff
Dec 2, 2019

Mythological scenes, gods and goddesses were common subjects on fans in the 18th and 19th centuries. This one from the late 19th century features Diana, Goddess of the Moon. From a private collection.

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These collectibles have fan-tastic stories to tell

By Antique Trader News
Dec 2, 2019

Frederic Remington’s The Bronco Buster soared to a final selling price of $615,000 and took top lot. All images courtesy of Heritage Auctions

Remington Bronco bucks $615k

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Nov 25, 2019

Marilyn Monroe’s costume from There’s No Business Like Show Business (20th Century Fox, 1954), worn by the star as Vicky Parker during the saucy “Heat Wave” song and dance number, was the star lot after selling for $280,000, which was hundreds of thousands more than its estimate of $60,000-$80,000. A three-piece ensemble includes the bandeau top made of black raw silk adorned with black sequins and dangly black bead-balls, with a hot pink silk scarf with black silk and sequin embellishments; a full, floor-length skirt made of beige cotton with a black floral print, decorated with over-sized black sequins, waist area made of gathered black raw silk with same adornment as top plus an attached self-belt that closes right at the belly button. All images courtesy of Julien's

Monroe’s costumes sizzle in ‘Hollywood’ auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction News
Nov 25, 2019

Ronald Reagan is the first president on record to use the word “pardon” in 1987 to spare Charlie the turkey from the dinner table. All photos are courtesy of the United States Government/public domain

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Presidents and the official turkey pardon

By Kris Manty
Nov 25, 2019

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