Thursday, April 1, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
More knick-knacks (aka tchotchkes)
A small Chinese vase with dragon, even smaller Chinese vase with dragon, painted wooden spoonSpoon and white vase TAKEN
Photograph
Ted Kennedy speaking at the 1972 Democratic National Convention in Miami, with Leah sitting on the dais.TAKEN
Knick-knacks
Green enamel on copper (possibly made by Leah) on stand (center); left, small teapot; right, ceramic pitcher
teapot TAKEN
Chinese box
This box (approx. 6" long) has a sliding top with dragon image and contains scenic Chinese postcards. Or you could put your own postcards inside.TAKEN
Chinese print -- butterfly and peonies
Leah bought this print at the shop of the museum home of a Tang dynasty poet, Du Fu, in Chengdu. After she bought it, she learned that it had been painted by the young woman guide at the museum. The print is 18-1/4" x 15-1/2" high.
TAKEN
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Leah's embroidery - mulberry and needle's art
Leah's embroidery - flowers
TAKENThis piece was a test, which Leah passed. The Vizcaya Museum in Miami -- originally the home of the industrialist James Deering almost 100 years ago -- was reconstructing furnishings. Leah contributed embroidery to the master bathroom, and this test evaluated her skill.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Leah's embroidery - Hallmark card and detail
Monday, February 8, 2010
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