I got a note from an About.com user that prompted me to revise my article on hammered aluminum. Apparently recent changes in automatic dishwasher detergent formulation will cause the products to stain these vintage wares. Read more ...

Warning: New Phosphate-Free Dishwasher Detergents Stain Hammered Aluminum originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 22:54:48.

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Miriam Haskell is one of the most sought-after names when it comes to vintage costume jewelry. There are a number of great resources online to help you research your Miriam Haskell finds, and identify unmarked pieces you might not even recognize as Haskell. Read More ...

Researching Miriam Haskell Jewelry originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 22:29:05.

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Most every month on one particular weekend in Austin, Texas, dealers converge on the Palmer Event Center to unload their wares for City Wide Garage Sale. Don't let the name fool you though, this is more of a cross between an indoor flea market and an antique show than a garage sale will ever be. Page through to see some of the things you might find there any given month. Read more ...

Visit Austin's City Wide Garage Sale originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 22:21:02.

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As a University of Texas alumnus and a fan of Gone with the Wind, I couldn't help but spread the word about this opportunity to help restore an iconic costume collection housed in The Harry Ransom Center. I mean anyone of a certain age who can see Scarlet's "drapery" dress without smiling and thinking of Carol Burnett's infamous parody, well, they just don't have a sense of humor. Besides, preserving costuming from a legendary film like this so future generations can see them on display just makes good sense. Read more ...

Donations Sought to Restore Iconic Costumes From "Gone With The Wind" originally appeared on About.com Antiques on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 20:52:01.

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