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Pottery, Artwork & Glass

American Terra Cotta– and Teco

The history of Teco pottery: how architectural ornament begat this collectible historic pottery.

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A Look at Figured Glass

Figured glass added beauty, light, and privacy to houses by fusing form and function.

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Repairing & Maintaining Stained Glass

Stained glass windows add color and appeal, changing the quality of the interior light and lending another dimension to the room’s design.

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Choosing Picture Frames

Do you frame from the heart, or frame for the room? In a word, the answer is yes. Here are some picture framing guidelines.

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Glazing—the glass configuration chosen for windows and doors—can transform interior environments by bringing in light and by opening or concealing views; glass allows connection between interior spaces and to the outdoors.

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Decorative Fireboards

In search of a clever way to seal up fireplaces during warm weather, early homeowners came up with a delightful form of decoration that’s still with us today.

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Bulls-eye Glass

Restorers of early homes created a market for new bullseye glass, for use especially in doors and transoms.

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The Love of Americana

The definition of “Americana” has shifted since a first wave of interest ca. 1820, but nostalgic collecting has always been diverse and tied to our enjoyment of artifact.

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Will Moses, Folk Artist

Americana painter Will Moses carries on a family tradition in unique style.

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Journeyman: Vernon DePauw, Wood Carver

Folk Artist Vernon DePauw is probably best known for his carvings of eagles, which appeal to his patriotic sense and his love for folk art.

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Behind the Scenes at Rookwood Pottery

Just as in the past, Rookwood Pottery continues to produce hand-painted and -glazed art tiles.

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6 Rules for Displaying Collectibles

A common sense guide to displaying your collectibles.

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Picture Rails for Period Houses

Bang a nail into the drywall? Maybe not, if yours is a period house. Here’s a rundown of the ways the picture rail was used from 1840–1940.

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Blue & White Decorating Schemes for Old Houses

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3 Ideas for Decorating with Primitives and Folk Art

The desire to bring simple objects with patina into our homes and decorate with folk art has never been stronger.

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Guide to Antique Pottery and Tableware

Even restoration purists countenance the use of reproduction tableware, as so little of the original remains: treen (woodenware) was soon replaced; pewter got melted down; pottery and porcelain broke.

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Product of the Week

Abatron

Crown Point Cabinetry

Osborne Wood Products

American Terra Cotta– and Teco

A Look at Figured Glass

Repairing & Maintaining Stained Glass

Choosing Picture Frames

The View Through the Glass

Decorative Fireboards

Bulls-eye Glass

The Love of Americana

Will Moses, Folk Artist

Journeyman: Vernon DePauw, Wood Carver

Behind the Scenes at Rookwood Pottery

6 Rules for Displaying Collectibles

Picture Rails for Period Houses

Blue & White Decorating Schemes for Old Houses

3 Ideas for Decorating with Primitives and Folk Art

Guide to Antique Pottery and Tableware