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Barcley Custom 12 String Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar
A Barcley Custom 12 String Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar. A beautiful instrument, made in Japan, but with limited information on the history of this... -
Carnival Glass
Carnival glass is moulded or pressed glass to which an iridescent surface shimmer has been applied. The keys to its appeal were that it looked superficially like the much finer and much more expensive blown iridescent glass by Tiffany, Loetz and others and also that the cheerful bright finish caught the light even in dark corners of the home. -
Canadian Bank Notes from 1969 to 1975
Canadian Bank Notes from 1969 to 1975.
Because of concern over counterfeiting, the Bank of Canada released a new series of bank notes starting in 1969.
This series represented a complete departure in design from earlier issues:
- colourful, wavy patterns were introduced;
- a new series of Canadian scenic vignettes was created;
- portraits of former Canadian prime ministers were re-introduced.
The main characteristic of the new design was the use of multicoloured tints beneath the dominant colour. This series was often dubbed the "multicoloured series".
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Cooking Today During COVID
Kraft Kitchens "What's Cooking" booklets are a great resource for meal ideas, easy food prep and product details. You can find a wide variety of delicious, easy Kraft food recipes and cooking tips for all seasons. -
National Geographic
National Geographic has been publishing magazines for 132 years and is one of the most widely read magazine of all times. The first issue of this historic magazine was September 22, 1888 and was sent to 165 members.
Monthly topics are usually science, geography, history and world culture. Outstanding photography has assisted in the longevity of the National Geographic. The magazine's trademark has been their "continuous dynamic pictures".
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The History of Polaroid Cameras
Did you know that the Polaroid Model 20 Swinger (introduced in the 1960's) became one of the top selling cameras in the history of photography. Even with today's technology, it is still one of the best selling cameras ever. -
"Antique", "Vintage" or "Retro".
"Antique", "Vintage" or "Retro". How to know the difference!
What is Antique?
The definition of an antique is "a relic or object of ancient times". Most authorities of antiques consider an antique to be an object that is at least 100 years old. A truly valuable antique would have provenance which is a record of ownership of the object, used as a guide to authenticity or quality. The condition of the object and, if determined to be rare, also increases the value.
