Discovering Vintage License Plates

First Some Quick Facts About Collecting Vintage License Plates

- The oldest vintage license plates date prior to 1900.

- In addition to age, collectible plates are sought for their color, origin, shape, condition or the history that goes along with them, among other attributes.


London Fashion in the 60's

Looking for the real deal in Vintage Fashion from the 60's check out some old film reels, like the one below on YouTube.com .

For a terrific selection of Vintage Fashions on Ruby Lane click here.

 

 

 

 

 


Researching Antiques & Collectibles on the Internet

How can I be the antiques expert for this site if I don't know everything there is to know about antiques? It's really simple; I know how to research. And the more I research, the more information I retain. I may not be an expert on Roseville pottery, for example, but I know where to look online to find the information I need when I need it.


Collecting Lady Head Vases

First Some Quick Tips for Collecting Head Vases:

- Original ceramic lady head vases were made for floral design use from the late 1940s through the early 1970s.

- Many of the most desirable head vases feature fancy hats, realistic facial features and even pearl necklaces and matching dangle earrings adorning them.


Have a question on Vintage Fashion?

Visit Amanda's Education Lens on Squidoo.  Whether you are looking for historical clothing information or whats hot in vintage fashions Amanda has an answer for you.

 


Thoughts for the Day: Watch Your Tone!

Ruby Lane Customer Care & Share: Watch Your Tone!

The tone of your message is the mood that your message conveys to the reader. In a message to a friend, the tone of your e-mail may be informal, light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek, or comical. A message to a colleague, customer or business associate may be more formal, serious, professional, or analytical.


Green Glass is NOT Vaseline Glass

Vaseline glass is a peculiar yellow to yellow/green glass that will fluoresce. When exposed to ultraviolet light it glows a bright green color. This bright green color can only be observed while a piece of Vaseline glass is under UV light.


Joseph and Richard Lamb: Architectural Wonders In Stained and Colored Glass

The brothers Joseph and Richard Lamb came to New York City from England and in 1857 founded the J. & R. Lamb Studios. The firm became widely known as one that could produce architectural wonders in stained and colored glass. Their renown in ecclesiastical installations preceded that of later firms who eventually did similar work, such as Tiffany Studios, and Lamb designs incorporating opalescent glass are particularly prized.


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The Jewlery Diva: The History of Native America Jewelry Part II

The evolution of the Native American Indian jewelry Industry has been one of the amazing phenomena’s in the history of art and commerce. From the early 1920’s through the mid 1950’s, Southwestern American Indian jewelry attained a degree of excellence, which rivaled that of distinguished silversmiths throughout history.


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