Madeleine Albright’s collection, including many of her celebrated pins, shine at Freeman’s Hindman May 7NEW YORK – Madeleine K. Albright did a tough job, and she did it well. Serving as the US secretary of state is a stark challenge regardless, but being the first woman to hold the post adds an extra layer of difficulty. Albright (1937-2022) was chosen by President Bill Clinton for this crucial role in […]
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Vintage costume jewelry earns respect and hefty bidsNEW YORK — Costume jewelry was once looked down upon as substandard. It’s true that this style of jewelry is made from cheaper materials and often mass produced to appeal to a wider audience, but it’s not cheap, junky jewelry any more.
The upright piano: the original home entertainment centerNEW YORK – The upright piano was the original home entertainment center. Before the rise of the television, the hi-fi stereo and the radio, family and friends gathered around a piano to while the evening away. The upright, or vertical design, which arrived in the early 1800s, effectively democratized the piano; it was more compact […]