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(Fragment)Rufus Porter Museum Acquires Murals
The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity in Bridgton, Maine, has acquired a rare set of wall murals painted by Porter (1792-1884). These ten panels were recently housed at the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village in Brownington, Vermont.
According to Linda Lefko of the Center for Painted Wall ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Auction Prices Realized, August 2026
Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R., Maine Antique ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)A Closer Look at Ceramics of Philadelphia, and Much More
A Book Review
For a quarter century, Ceramics in America, published by the Chipstone Foundation, has explored ceramic history, archaeological research, technology, social history, studio pottery, and collecting. Ronald W. Fuchs II has seamlessly taken over as editor, and founding editor Robert Hunter continues as a valuable contributor. The Philadelphia slipware ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Font Foils Fraudster
A man who tried to sell stone sculptures with false provenance through Sotheby’s in London has been sentenced after a Metropolitan Police (Met) investigation gathered evidence from across the globe.
Andrew Crowley, 45, of Longwell Green, Gloucestershire, was sentenced to two years imprisonment suspended for two years, plus 200 hours of ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)New York Historical Creates Rubenstein Prize
The New York Historical has created the David M. Rubenstein Prize for the Advancement of American History in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The annual award will pay tribute to those who have made significant contributions to promoting knowledge and understanding of American ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Auction House Pleads Guilty in Case of $485.80 Ivory Netsuke
An illegal auction sale of an elephant ivory netsuke has resulted in a guilty plea, fine, and wildlife penalty for Crawford Family Auctions, LLC in Tumwater, Washington. (Netsuke are small ornamental figurines traditionally worn as part of a Japanese-style kimono and typically carved from elephant ivory or wood.)
The business was ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Butterfly Effect
Beneath the Surface
Lives hinge on the tiniest of moments, don’t they? We think we are the architects of our lives, the authors of our own stories, making clear and well-considered choices from a handful of obvious choices, but in reality, so often, a breeze comes in through a window somewhere, ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Decorative Arts Trust’s 2026 Publishing Grants
The Decorative Arts Trust has announced the six recipients of its 2026 publishing grants. The Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska; the Museum of Old Newbury in Newburyport, Massachusetts; the New Bedford Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts; and the Textile Society of America headquartered in Millersville, Maryland, received publishing grants ... (Read More)
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(Fragment)Revolutionary Era Fraktur
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, has opened Revolutionary Fraktur, an exhibit that showcases approximately 35 pieces that date to the Revolutionary period from 1763 to 1783. The Heritage Center’s collection of fraktur has 60 frakturs from that period.
Vorschrift (writing model), 1773, made for Anna Maria Boehm ... (Read More)
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(Issue Story)Books Received
These are brief reviews of books recently sent to us. M.A.D. has included ordering information for publishers that accept email, phone, or online orders. For other publishers, a local bookstore or a mail-order house is the place to look.
Last Links to the Past: 20th Century South Jersey Glass Volume 2, ... (Read More)
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