Renoir, Matisse…C. Jeré? From Jewelry to Wall Sculptures
Who is C. Jeré? Learn the history of Jerry Fels and Curtis Freiler's partnership and what made their jewelry and wall sculptures special.
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Katya Maes
Jun 184 min read
Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Tintypes, OH MY!
The history of 19th century photography, including daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tin types, and how to tell them apart.
Katya Maes
May 162 min read
What defines Atomic Age design?
The history and characteristics of Atomic Age, Space Age, and mid-century modern design.
Katya Maes
Apr 102 min read
What's the history behind fancy chocolate boxes?
Who invented the now ubiquitous heart-shaped chocolate box and filled it with treats?
Katya Maes
Mar 62 min read
What is Bakelite and how to spot it?
History of Bakelite Bakelite, created by a Belgian-born American chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland in 1907, was the first synthetic plastic...
Katya Maes
Jan 312 min read
Why is vintage teak furniture so popular?
What is teak, and why do people still go crazy for vintage teak furniture?
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