INTRODUCTION: Ever since I had the good fortune to visit Sicily in the 1980's and purchased a puppet there, I have been interested in these unusual rod puppets. Often people finding them and putting them up...
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INTRODUCTION: This is the third guide in my series on Hawaiian Carved Wood Bottles. The first guide described the development of the industry in Hawaii; the second was more of a biography of John Oya and his...
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INTRODUCTION: I have previously written a guide entitled "Carved Wood Perfume Bottles". My favorite collection of these were made by John Oya and Company. There is very little information about this company on...
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It has been said that "in order to enjoy wine fully, the proper glassware is required". There are many different shapes, styles, and colors to found in wine glasses. This monograph is concerned with the origin...
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INTRODUCTION: This is one of the first dolls I purchased in the 1980's to start a doll collection and the third of its type that I have owned. However, it was not until this year (2007) that I learned much...
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