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The Art of Aubrey Vincent Beardsley
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The name Aubrey Vincent Beardsley is a name not well known. Suffice it to say, his art is not for everyone, but despite his early death (at age 25) he had a certain appeal among the late 19th century art nouveau enthusiasts.
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Postcards on the High Seas
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Mail-at-Sea has always been a fascinating topic. Today, so much of what happens at the post office seems so routine, but a century ago it took an International Postal Union to sort out the differences between countries, passenger services, and even job descriptions. Bon voyage!
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The Flower Paintings of Odilon Redon
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It is likely that postcards showing flower paintings are not among the most popular ones collected. Many such cards are modern, but this Postcard History lesson about a Frenchman, with a passion for blossoms, may change your mind.
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S.S. Catalina’s Long Life and History
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There should be a special word in every language for the “biography” of a ship. Perhaps we could create one. The word – ship – comes from the Old English word ”scip.” In Old High German there was the word “skif.” Perhaps we could call this article a “skifography.”
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