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139. Fabergé Revealed at the Peabody Essex Museum

139. Fabergé Revealed at the Peabody Essex Museum

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A fascinating discussion with Dean Lahikainen, Peabody Essex Museum‘s Carolyn and Peter Lynch Curator of American Decorative Art about an upcoming exhibition, Fabergé Revealed from the collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts that will be on view at PEM from June 22 until September 29, 2013. Also discussed is, The House of Fabergé and the people who sought the treasured works. Visit: http://pem.org

137. Margaret Zoladkowski on Textiles

137. Margaret Zoladkowski on Textiles

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Margaret Zoladkowski is a recent UNH graduate with a history degree, who is pursuing a career in the antiques and auction industry. She currently interns at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and has knowledge as well as a passion for early textiles. She discusses the quirks of Victorian mourning clothing etiquette and fashion arts of the past.

A Show Worth Your Visit

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imagesSeldom do I blog about any of the podcasts, but as I am sitting at O’Hare Airport, I decided to write about my experience at the Randolph Street Market in Chicago. I had more than an excellent time podcasting at the 10th anniversary celebration, Memorial Day Weekend.

In a conversation a nearly 4 years ago with Eric Bradley, (formerly the editor of Antique Trader), he mentioned that I needed to do a podcast with Sally Schwartz. He told me that she was fun and a real Chicago icon in the antiques world.

I found out Sally was all of that and more. Rarely do you meet someone that is entrepreneurial, follows her dreams and make things happen the way Sally does. This market is just one of her great events, she is a very busy woman and somehow keeps it all together. The connection I have made with Sally has certainly enriched this podcast, and my life. By the way, she really does have a great sense of humor. Read more →

136. Randolph St. Market Anniversary Special

136. Randolph St. Market Anniversary Special

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Recorded live in Chicago, a special Round-Robin format podcast celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Randolph Street Market, with co-founder Sally Schwartz, Kathy Finley, Nena Ivon, Harry Rinker, Susan Klein Bagdade, Al Bagdade, Greg Willett, Danielle Arnet, and former podcast co-host Phyllis Kao. A celebration of the anniversary as well as a discussion on the antiques market place makes this a fascinating podcast for all who are interested in antiques and vintage.