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President Trump Personally Advances The American Golden Age Lost Arts Initiative
The American Dream Through the Eyes of a Small Business and Two Families That Have Survived. By H.J. Nick, The Hardas & Marabella Family, Mark Russo & the Ghiglieri Family For more than sixty years, I have experienced both the triumphs and the trials of small business in America. Our story is one of grit,…
Read MoreThe Role of Drilling in Vintage Neon Signage
Abstract Vintage Neon Signs This paper addresses a longstanding debate in the world of vintage advertising collectibles: whether drilling holes into tin lithograph or porcelain signs for neon tubing reduces collector value. Drawing on decades of professional experience and historical industry practices, I present evidence that drilling was a standard, authentic process that does not…
Read MoreHuot House Door Émile André: French Art Nouveau Style Doors
At ArtFactory.com, and designer H.J. Nick builds fine art quality doors inspired by history, but with his own modern twist. These doors are not reproductions, but are instead unique, original works of art built using the same craft and materials as the original inspirations from history. Among H.J. Nick’s favorite artistic movements was the Art…
Read MoreChateau de Fontainebleau Doors – Greek Mythological Theme
The Chateau de Fontainebleau doors are a beautiful and heavily hand carved work of art. The carvings display symbols and portraits of many gods and stories from Greek mythology. Hercules is shown wearing his lion skin from the first of his 12 Labors. In the center of the door holds the quiver of Artemis, goddess…
Read MoreThe World Famous Palace Bar: Inspiration For Our Western Saloon Bar
Photo By Darlene Wilson http://ahauntingexperiencetours.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-palace-saloon-on-whiskey-row-in.html In 1877, D.C. Thorne built the saloon and named it The Palace Saloon; it was one of over forty bars which stood next to one another on Whiskey Row in Prescott. Over the course of its history it has seen such famous patrons as Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp, Doc Holliday…
Read MoreGustav Stickley Library Table 625: From The Metropolitan Museum
Gustav Stickley Library Table Number 625 – ca. 1906 – H. 30 in. (76.2 cm); Diam. 55 in. (139.7 cm) – oak, leather Gustav Stickley was an important figure in the American Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20th century. Hailing from Syracuse, New York, Stickley founded The Craftsman Workshops in 1904 to manufacture…
Read MoreCraftsman Lighting Inspirations: Greene and Greene Chandeliers
Outdoor lamp on the back porch. If you are already a fan of the American Arts and Crafts then you are undoubtedly familiar with Greene and Greene architecture, and The Gamble House. For those who aren’t, The Gamble House is a famous American Craftsman House in Pasadena, California. Constructed by architects Charles and Henry Greene…
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