The current issue of Yankee magazine (July/August 2011) contains the story “Make-Dos” (seeing the plural term looks Spanish to me) in the Antiques & Collectibles section, featuring pieces from my collection. Photographs by Ira Lippke are used to illustrate the well written article by Catherine Riedel.
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Antiques with inventive repairs (also known as "make-do" repairs) are unique examples of necessity and thrift, made during a time before Krazy Glue was invented. Unlike today where we discard anything chipped or cracked, broken household items were repaired at home or taken to a metalsmith to be brought back to life, often with whimsical results. Once regarded merely as damaged goods by antiques dealers and collectors alike, antiques with inventive repairs are justly receiving the respect they deserve.
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