Modern Art Works and Forged Pieces Examined by Expert
An article notes Edgar B Davis supports modern artists while criticizing swindles in art. It discusses Tonardo da Vinci works and Sir Joseph Douveen's claims about Leonardo originals. A Kansas City owner’s painting, known as The Taper, is debated, with experts revealing a painting altered by added paint. The restoration uncovers a genuine Franz Hals portrait, reversing earlier claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar B . Davis
Tonardo da Vinci
Joseph Duvyeen
Joseph
Kansas City
Leonardo
Joseph Douveen
A. Do Vider Crili
Louvre Gallery
Paris
Juir
Bece Trang Hals
Frang Hale
Franz Hais
Ian Ass
Diary of a New York servant market and social scene
A fragmented diary from New York on March 4 describes worries over paying for eleventh raw theater seats and meals, observations of park strolls, and chats with writers. It notes a shift in domestic work, with many servants leaving private homes due to hard times, the rise of chauffeur services, Vanderbilt’s social scene, and anecdotes about city life and industry.
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York
Willy Sorghuny Malasses
Dernard Sohel
Phoe
Helty
Hin Mast
Indy
Cehonysat
Upper Fel Avenue
George Worts
Aid
Mary Uarviman Stvansey
I. Ets Maugitor
Mayurts
New York
New York Service
Gervive
Miformad
Vindertilt Maison
Fittin
Wind Street
Hia
The Rheumatic Pains by Royal Scopeland M D
A medical feature argues against the infection theory of rheumatism, noting lifelong habits, nutrition, and exposure as factors. It discusses bone development, minerals like lime and phosphorus, and the complex relation between infections and rheumatic symptoms.
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Royal Scopeland
M.D. Teipep
Newananer
Birr
Length of Day and Night on Equator
A garbled but identifiable note on the equatorial day night length. It mentions measurements, the sun’s apparent motion, and the balance of day and night at the equator, with references to the arc of the meridian and the alternation of daylight and darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equator
Garrett P. Serviss Noles
Weller
Potehdle
Ahaelis
Prominent Manhattans Art Forgery Debate Sparks Claims
A disjointed reminiscence attacks old masters, forgery culture, and dealer practices. The piece references Bernard Nuudin, pretensions of pretenders, and rogue collectors, noting forged medieval and Renaissance works flood markets. It laments restoration ruses, authentication flaws, and the risk to genuine heritage from counterfeiters.
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Manhattan
Logan
Ims
Italy
Museun
Everswhime
Watling
Whitling
Nantes
Bootleg liquor debate teased in Capper cartoon
A satirical cartoon printed by Senator Capper argues about prohibition and bootleg liquor. It contrasts prohibitionists and bootleggers while warning of deadly outcomes and urging readers not to become bootleggers or customers.
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Senator Capper
Kansas
Apper's
Capper
Crough
Hut
Pierre
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Franz Halls
Franz Hall
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Npwloga
Wrk
Ap -Elgarate
Cigaret
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Ines
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