Category: Journal
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The House Behind 1961’s The Marriage-Go-Round
Critical reviews of 20th Century-Fox’s 1961 comedy The Marriage-Go-Round are varied, but the undeniable appeal for me was the incredible mid-century house and interior. Adapted from Leslie Stevens’ 1958 Broadway play, the film stars James Mason as professor Paul Delville, Susan Hayward as Content Delville, and Julie Newmar as Katrin Sveg, an ex student. The…
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The South Australian Company That Took Its Trays to the World
During the 1960s, South Australian Ranleigh Ware exports their household wares, serving trays and drinks trolleys to the world.
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Unearthing centuries of craftsmanship: Montelupo Fiorentino’s ceramic legacy
Discover the ceramics, food culture, and historical artists in residence of Montelupo Fiorentino. Add it to your next Italian travel itinerary.
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Stephen Moor, stained glass artist
A story of one of the lesser known mid century stained glass artists in Australia — Stephen Moor.
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Supplying ceramics
I have re-discovered the digitised copy of Boston china importer – D.B. Stedman & Co – from the Library of Congress. The company supplied china and glassware to the hoteliers of Boston.
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From Porcelain to Renoir: Limoges’ intriguing art world legacy
Discover the ceramics, food culture, and historical artists from Limoges in France. Add it to your next French travel itinerary.
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