50's Hot Rod Item # 55282 50's Hot Rod Department 56 Classic Cars Item # 55282 This beautiful collectible from Department 56 makes a memorable collectible gift or a great addition to your own Department 56 collection. More info...

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Traveling This Summer? Throw A Copy of the Doll Directory in Your Suit
Many doll collectors try to visit places of interest that feature dolls when they are traveling. We have an extensive Doll Shop and Museum Directory for you to use, but what if you want even more in-depth information? New for...

ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLE AND FINE ARTS, WHERE THE COLLECTORS AND ARTISTS M
Antiques and Collectibles - Promoting discussion about Antiques and Collectibles fake-real, marks, appraisals. Appraisals and Questions - Ask your questions about your treasures, Found something interesting and need to identify the item and value.Marketplace and ads - Feel free to promote your antiques, share useful links or simply inform about events.Dec 13 2004 01:40 GMT

A rough and ready guide to dating English drinking glasses from the 19
This guide is an aid to dating wine and other drinking glasses made inEngland during the 19th Century. It covers some of the basic concepts to considerwhen trying to identify the age of a glass and considers some definitions relatingto type and condition. Oct 18 2004 01:00 GMT

January 2 Luis Munoz Marin became the first democratically elected Gov
1949 - Luis Munoz Marin became the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. Luis Munoz Marin (February 18, 1898 - April 30, 1980) was a poet, journalist and politician. He was the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico and considered one of the most important twentieth-century political figures in the Americas. He worked closely with the Government of the United States for the creation of a Constitution for Puerto Rico that would create a more favorable environment in which the island could achieve progress both economically and politically. Munoz served for sixteen years as Governor and his achievements made him worthy of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1962 and of the title -Father of the Modern Puerto Rico-.Jan 02 2005 11:48 GMT

 

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