Great surges of Egyptian Revivals are noted as Egyptomania. When people think of Egyptian Revival, they usually think that it only happened in the 1920s after the discovery of King Tutankhamens tomb in 1922....
In this, the second of my guides to the combs and hair accessories of the Art Deco period, I examine some of the more exotic influences which contributed to the development of the style. In particular the...
~ DESIGN PERIODS In Time (Victorian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Etc.)~ Please be aware before reading any of our Guides.....that we're NOT experts on any subject, nor do we claim to be. We're simply.....people...
In the first of my guides on Spanish Mantilla Combs, I traced their development to the end of the 19th century. This discussion traces the popularity of the mantilla type comb in the early 20th century and...
This account deals with combs and hair accessories produced during the early Victorian period of 1840-60, which was considerably influenced by nostalgea for earlier historical periods. The chronology is based...
TORTOISESHELL – REAL OR FAKE? How to tell the difference.Real tortoiseshell is forbidden on eBay!Click here for eBay policy on endangered species. This article will concentrate upon the use of tortoiseshell...
You've spent the time and hard earned money on your watch collection so do yourself the due diligence and get the appropriate accessories for your time pieces. Whether you've spent tens of dollars or thousands...