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Category Archives: declaration of independence
The Brew of American Independence: Tea and Coffee after the Revolution
In 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Revolution, Congress passed a joint resolution to devote the Rotunda of the Capitol to celebrating the Boston Tea Party. Joining celebrations nationwide, this was the first time this governmental building … Continue reading
Historians as Detectives
One of the best examples of the difficulty involved in dating and verifying a genuine antique is represented by the Chinese export porcelain in the Intent section of the Treasures on Trial exhibition. These objects were not sold in a … Continue reading
Posted in Academic Programs, antiques, art fraud, Ceramics, declaration of independence, Decorative Arts, House, museum collection, Treasures on trial, Uncategorized
Tagged antiques, ceramics, Chinese Export Porcelain, fake antiques, treasures on trial, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library
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