The Levine collection: Exquisite jewelry from England's finest families

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A private collection of 19th century antique jewelry, mainly from some of the wealthiest families in England, focuses attention on design and fine craftsmanship. Pieces of jewelry made with seed pearls, carved hard stones and diamonds, employing traditional materials, innovative forms and surface treatments are described.

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Purses: from the collection of Elly Dubinsky

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A premier exhibit of Elly Dubinsky's collection of purses that date from 1880 to 1980 on display at the City Museum, St. Louis, MO, is discussed. The 400-bag collection of handbags represents women's occupations and aspirations and originate from all over the world

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The Art Institute of Chicago hosts Pertshire Paperweights annual sale

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The Art Institute of Chicago recently hosted the Perthshire Paperweight sale. The institution's interest in the paperweight was due to Perthshire's revival of the French method of manufacturing intricate glass paperweights.

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