“At first the artists adopted Lyme, then Lyme adopted the artists, and now, today, Lyme and art are synonymous.” – Florence Griswold, 1937 Thanks in large measure to “Miss […]
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“Always paddle your own canoe.” – Anna Safley Houston Nestled in a thriving art district in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts holds an internationally recognized collection […]
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“A collection of collections.” – Mrs. Webb Shelburne Museum, in Shelburne, Vermont, is the manifestation of one woman’s enduring passion and unwavering commitment to a distinctive vision. Electra Havemeyer Webb […]
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“Don’t spoil a good story by telling the truth.” – Isabella Stewart Gardner Isabella Stewart Gardner was born in New York City on April 14, 1840, into a well-to-do […]
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By Selena McGonnell, MSc Museum Studies, BS History The 20th century brought with it many new female art collectors and patrons. They made numerous significant contributions to the art […]
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By Patricia H. Svoboda, Research Coordinator, Catalog of American Portraits, National Portrait Gallery. Reprinted with permission. As collectors, patrons, and museum founders, American women have played an influential role […]
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By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Trading cards and stickers are not new to the collectibles world or ephemera collectors. Nor are the subjects printed on these small pieces of paper, […]
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by Joe Gourd We live today in a sea of color images, printed and electronic, and we find it hard to imagine a time when media in color was […]
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By Donald-Brian Johnson All Photos by Donald-Brian Johnson, except as noted Forget about the fruitcake. Cancel the cookie order. This Christmas, the perfect presents for all the special somebodies on […]
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by Maxine Carter-Lome When we think of the Wild West and the pioneers who set out for parts unknown after the Civil War, our reference is the American Cowboy. […]
