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| Volume 2 - 2008 |
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| Aliceintheattic.com is Searching for Craft Artists We are especially searching for handmade sweaters, scarves, hats, children and baby items either knitted or crocheted, and other handmade craft items to display and sell. Contact crafts@aliceintheattic-ps.com for additional details. |
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| Participate in our newsletter -- Share your experience, interests and expertise with other webviewers. People are interested! Meet others who share your interests. Contact e-newsletter@aliceintheattic-ps.com |
| ATTENTION COLLECTORS! Looking for something special? We'll help in the search. This newsletter is creating a special column devoted to collectors in search of special items to add to their collection. We are in the process of compiling the info. Send more! Contact searching@aliceintheattic-ps.com. |
COLLECTORS' CORNER DOLL COLLECTING |
| The Newsletter is a special feature of the website and is not sent out by e-mail. In this Issue... Alice in the Attic - How It All Began Framing Photography Antique and Collectibles Resources Information Meet Anne Hessel, Custom Framer...A Regular Alice in the Attic Columnist Collecting Essentials: "Conservation Framing" Custom Framing..."Why Custom Framing?" Collectors' Corner: "Doll Collecting" Collectibles On Display: Mid 1950's Jerry Mahoney Trends and Styles Start Holiday Collections: "Family Keepsakes" Helpful Hints Alice in the Attic is Searching For... Attention Collectors Other Collections: I'm Searching For... Other Collections: Other Collections/Collectibles for Sale... |
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| COLLECTING ESSENTIALS CUSTOM & CONSERVATION FRAMING... |
| WHY CUSTOM FRAMING? by Custom Framer, Anne Hessel Dutch Touch Gallery CONSERVATION FRAMING by Custom Framer, Anne Hessel Dutch Touch Gallery |
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| Jerry Mahoney ventriloquist's puppet - Circa mid-1950's |
| COLLECTIBLES ON DISPLAY JERRY MAHONEY VENTRILOQUIST'S PUPPET |
| Ventriloquist Paul Winchell and his wooden puppet were popular in the early 1950's through 1960's. This ventriloquist puppet was part of the Jerry Mahoney toy dentist set purchased between 1954 and 1956. It was hiding, wrapped up at the bottom of a trunk in an attic. He's in fairly decent condition though a bit soiled and with paint peeling on top of his head. Why not display your collectibles? Contact othercollections@aliceintheattic-ps.com. |
| Coming Soon... Fashion of the 1940's and 1950's, China and Other Collectibles + |
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| ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES RESOURCES INFORMATION |
| Reference links essential to all collectors, or anyone who enjoys collectibles and all things vintage. to help you identify your collectibles, provide you with brief histories of various time periods, If you use a website webviewers will consider interesting and helpful, contact us -- if feasible, we will include that link in the Reference Information. |
| An essential read for all serious collectors or anyone with an interest in Chinese and Japanese porcelain. Gotheborg.com has an extensive list of Chinese and Japanese makers' marks, a brief history on China and Japan, and backgorund information on the various factories, plus a glossary of porcelain terms. Gotheborg.com is a reference point for many of the fine websites specializing in Chinese and Japanese procelain. |
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| Ceramics & Pottery |
| Multi-Topic (including Art Deco, and Art Nouveau) |
| Collectics' Reference & Education Program section is an excellent resource for an overview on various topics related to antiques and collectibles. The entire site is a large, eclectic, mix of consignment shop, antiques & collectibles, mall, bookstore & book reviews, reference information, a monthly Arts & Events magazine, collector quiz, collecting directories, and museum featuring Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Arts & Crafts design from 1890-1935. |
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| Porcelain |
| A wonderful overview of reference information for glass collectors with a brief history of glass from the15th century to the early 20th Century. |
| The Abcir Group of Companies |
| Antique British Ceramics Internet Resource - information resource for British Ceramics (Belleek, Coalport, Doulton, Minton, Royal Worcester and Wedgwood) with information on factories, the products, designers, modelers, and painters. The Antique Worcester Porcelain Internet Archives - information resource and meeting place for collectors and dealers of antique Worcester porcelain including examples of more than 450 painters and modelers from 1862-1962, marks,date codes and registration marks. |
| Costume/Fashion |
| Wonderfully depicted history of costume design from the 14th centruy to early 20th century. This site is a member of "Costume Ring", a website ring that brings together websites sharing the same interests and mission. The webring is dedicated to providing costume information. There is a link to the ring (and member sites) from this site. |
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OTHER COLLECTIONS I'M SEARCHING FOR... _________________________________ Vintage Handmade Jewelry - contract through othercollections@aliceintheattic-ps.com |
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OTHER COLLECTIONS OTHER COLLECTIONS/COLLECTIBLES FOR SALE... _________________________________ Jack and Jill Framed - Dutch Touch Gallery Handmade Dolls - Deja Vu Collectibles |
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| Click link "OTHER COLLECTIONS/COLLECTIBLES FOR SALE..." for larger view of all "for sale" images. |
| For more information on how to list your collections for sale, contact othercollections@aliceintheattic-ps.com. |
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I began this task reluctantly. I disliked going into an attic that had only a walkway and some wood boards placed in strategic locations. The only place you could stand up was on the walkway, and not if you are very tall. Luckily I'm not. But it was dark. Only a hanging lantern and a large flashlight served as lighting. The ladder going into the attic was steep and shaky and height and me, well...that didn't mix, but I had to do it! It was such an arduous and hectic task, I needed to find some fun way to get me through it. So...it became a tale of "Alice in the Attic". (It didn't quite sound the same if I used "Patty in the Attic" sooo, I namd her "Alice" It's a true story presented in an amusing way to disguise, and provide energy, for getting through cleaning out that attic. The story was actually meant to be turned into a funny pop-up book with the little creature "Alice" (she's the image logos in various incarnations) popping up here, there, and everywhere! "...an amusing perspective of a very real task and a true story!" It was meant to be read by everyone. But, when I discovered publishing such a book was out of my reach, at least for a long while, I decided to combine the story with the task of selling some of the attic finds (Especially things I am my son had each stored there for what seems to be eons)...and create a website. Other elements were added that are meant for the webvisiters'/customers' enjoyment and, information. Well...this is how the website began! Now for the excerpts of the story ..."Alice in the Attic"... click the Alice icon |
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| HOW IT ALL BEGAN by PPSchnepf Creater, Owner/President Alice in the Attic In April of 2000 some sad events had dumped an arduous task right in my lap -- cleaning out an attic full of items that spanned more than 43 years and stacked high with the paraphernalia, mementos, and who knows what of four people. To most, including myself, it seemed like fun, an adventue to find remarkable items. BUT...as you may imagine -- if you're the realistic type (like I am) -- attics, and basements are sometimes neglected for years.Things dumped here, things dumped there. No time for sorting, little time for packing things right. A nightmare in desguise! And don't forget the dust and spider webs and...heat of an unairconditioned attic. |
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| FRAMING PHOTOGRAPHY...a Custom Framer's Expertise for Preserving Special Photographs |
| COLLECTING ESSENTIALS |
FRAMING PHOTOGRAPHY Some of life's most precious memories are captured in the photographs that we take: a child's first birthday, your parents' 50th wedding anniversary party, your daughter's wedding portrait, or your grandparents as young adults. Yet, more often than not, we display these memories by simply placing the photo in a frame or sticking them on the pages of self-adhesive album. While this treatment is appropriate for most snapshots, your special photos, especially those with historical merit, or those that may be irreplaceable, deserve so much more. Your most precious photographic memories should be given the same treatment and protection that a piece of fine artwork receives. SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PHOTOGRAPHY The very nature of your photographs will dictate how they must be framed. Some photo's are printed on papers which do not take well to regular heat-activated mounting techniques. Others, especially antique photos, are very sensitive to alkaline-based framing materials and therefore must be matted and mounted using special non-buffered boards. FRAMING WITH A CONSERVATION QUALITY MAT All photos should be framed using at least one conservation quality mat. This will ensure that the photo emulsion does not touch the glass. If it does, temperature and humidity changes may cause it to stick. This can potentially ruin the image. An acid-, lignin-, and groundwood-free mat will protect the image from damage that can be caused by these impurities. BRING THE MEMORIES TO LIFE Photographs can really bring back the memories and feelings of a special time. Why not add an extra element to your memories by placing a treasured memento in a shadow box presentation with the photo? For instance, a photo of your son's high school graduation can be brought to life when paired with the mortarboard and tassel. Or your daughter's dance recital portrait will do a grande jete when framed with her ballet shoes and a program from the event. These are just a few examples that will help to enliven your still shots. LACQUERING VS. GLAZING A photographer may recommend that you lacquer a photo in order to protect it. This process is accomplished by applying a coating directly onto the photographic image. The lacquer seals the photo against dirt, moisture, and in certain cases, ultraviolet light damage. While this does protect the photo to an extent, it also causes a permanent change to the image. In years to come, the lacquer may yellow or crack thus ruining the photograph. A protective measure that is more in keeping with the methods of conservation framing is the use of UV-blocking glass. Conservation series glass effectively blocks 97% of the most damaging ultraviolet light. And, like all other glass, it protects the framed item from outside impurities which may otherwise damage it. Your custom framer will help you find the special touch that will bring your picture-perfect memories to life. |
| FRAMING PHOTOGRAPHY by Custom Framer, Anne Hessel Dutch Touch Gallery |
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| Anne Hessel strongly believes in, and practices, conservation framing. |
| If you have any questions or would like some assistance with framing your photographs, collectibles, or artwork, visit or contact Anne Hessel at Dutch Touch Gallery, 328, S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Hours: Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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