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By Terry Kovel
Antiques are mysterious in many ways. Some, like an asparagus server, were made to do jobs that are no longer necessary. Others, like the Jenny Lind bed with spiral posts, are named for forgotten celebrities. An antique mechanical bank with a hunter aiming his rifle at a bear cub is more than a toy. It represents the day President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear.See the full content of this document
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Hidden Meanings Add Intrigue to Patterns Antiques and Collecting
But most intriguing are patterns that carry hidden meanings. In recent years, researchers have learned that some 19th century quilts included unique blocks that gave directions to those escaping slavery on the Underground Railroad.
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