Painted furniture and 19th century collectors discussed
The article surveys painted chairs from the wealthy homes in Philadelphia New York Baltimore and other cities noting Grecian styles rosewood imitations and gold leaf. It answers questions on nest egg hen bowls from 1850s and on tobacco tin tags from 1880 1910 plus Russian silver initials AK and Anton Kusmichevy active 1886 to 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph and
Terry Kovel
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
United States
East
A. Anton Kusmichevy
Moscow
Consumer Q and A on vinyl floors and food safety
Margaret Dana A answers reader questions on deceptive labeling and inflation in vinyl floor coverings, nondairy coffee additives, fiber content in muslin, denting in vinyl flooring, meat tenderness trends, and safety of commercially frozen foods with references to labeling laws and safety inspections.
God We Trust Motto Shaping U S Coin History
The article traces the origin of the motto In God We Trust from its 1861 request by Secretary Salmon P. Chase, noting Watkinson’s faith theme and its 1864 appearance on coins. It covers later adoptions on currency, 1955 federal law, and ongoing debates, plus a Numisma News note on 1968 USSR and Singapore coin sets and a Canadian nickel shortage context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Lyon
America
Besgins
M. R. Watkinson
Ridleyville
Chase
Philadelphia Mint
God Our Trust
God
U.S
U.S.S.R
Commercial Department
U.S.S.R. Bank For Foreign Trade
Pushkinskaya Street
Moscow
Leningrad
Singapore
World Proof Numismatic Association
Hawthorne St
Pittsburgh
Gerhard Hirsch
Promenade+ platz
Munich
Germany
Philadelphia
Vegetarians Could Ease World Food Problem Says Britannica
Britannica data suggests one acre per person farmland could feed all if diets were plant based. Meat eaters require about two acres per person to meet dietary needs, highlighting potential efficiency gains from vegetarian diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopaedia Britannica
All America Rose Winners Highlight Delicate Handcraft of Breeding
The article describes rose hybridization as a labor intensive process with fields laid to plastic mulch and hand bud grafting. It profiles new varieties Comanche Angel Face Pascali and Gene Boerner, noting tall vigorous plants, distinct colors, fragrances, and year long cultivation before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All-America Rose Selections
Fall Rose News
Pascali
Gene Boerner
Comanche
Angel Face
Quick Quiz on Troy Weight Use
A standard system for weighing gold silver platinum and coins. Jewels are weighed in carats except pearls and diamonds which use carats.
Brick End Barns Mark Colonial Decorative Craft Across Regions
A Winchester Arts feature surveys the rare brick-end barns with vented brickwork found from York County Pennsylvania to Shenandoah Valley areas. Designs include diamonds and wheat sheaf motifs, with legends of hex signs and ventilation benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Washington, D.C
Carroll County
Maryland
York County
Pennsylvania
Shenandoah Valley
Timberville
Hagertown
Shepherdstown
Charlestown
J. William Jair
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England
Continent
George Lorillard
Russia
Kusmichev
Karl Faberge
Book Review
Victorian Porcelain Co
Reynolds
Praeger
Spade
Minton
History
Worcester
Derby
Rockingham
New Jersey
Consumer's
Margaret Dana
Department of Markets
Public Health Department
World OF Coins
Numisma News
Mr. Hirsch
Winchester
James Garner
Debbie Reynolds
Plaza Theatre
Brian Keith
Haley Mills
Walt Disney
Maureen O’hara
Keith
Miss Mills
Joanna Barnes
Palace Theatre
Scregen
BUICK
FORD
Poe
Oldsmobile
Mere
SHARP
PLYM
SDN
Riviera Cpe
Ford Sdn
Comet Sdn
Bonneville
OLDS
Winchester, VA
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