A tale of two collectors

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Mrs. E. Wynkoops' home in Red Bank, NJ, is filled with elegant antiques that were collected from various parts of the globe when she and her husband Burson Wynkoops were involved in the cruise line trade. Highlights of their collection include a four-poster bed from Jamaica and wall murals by Zuber.

author: Hall, John, Dipiero, Diane
Historic sites, Antiques, Antiques in interior decoration, Red Bank, New Jersey, Wynkoops, Burson

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A natural approach to history

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Lexington Furniture has produced a collection of furnishings that faithfully reproduce the styles of early American furniture. Designed by Bob Timberlake, the pieces in the collection feature simple but sturdy lines, graceful turns and the rich grains that characterize early American furniture.

author: Dipiero, Diane
Furniture industry, Lexington Furniture Industries Corp., Furniture, Early American, Early American furniture

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Making a fresh start

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The town of Wethersfield, CT, is known for its fine Colonial architecture and its historic atmosphere. One of its most elegant houses is a two-storey structure that dates back to 1791. Known as the Newberry house, it has been restored and remodeled by noted designer Holly Holden.

author: Hall, John, Maurer, David
Architecture, Colonial, Colonial architecture

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subjects list: Interior design, Collections and collecting, Appreciation
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