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A House with a Special Provenance
An 1890s dollhouse deaccessioned from the New York State Museum and possibly from the Strong Museum I’m sure many of you have stumbled on...
Kimberly MacLeod
Feb 134 min read
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Are Mini Brands the new miniatures?
Imagine pushing a tiny shopping cart filled with tiny versions of your favorite household brands. You’ve entered the world of Mini Brands.
Kimberly MacLeod
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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A Daughter’s Dream, a Father’s Nightmare
When Kathy DeRosia purchased her Dura-Craft VM-800 from the Sears and Roebuck catalog, she eagerly asked her father for his opinion.
Kimberly MacLeod
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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The Charm of Lasserre's Saucepan
Lasserre pots have become cherished mementos, symbolizing the restaurant's commitment to personalized hospitality.
Kimberly MacLeod
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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Behold, the Mini Hoover
This pre-war Taylor & Barrett metal upright vacuum cleaner is cast metal and includes a cloth bag, just as Spangler intended.
Kimberly MacLeod
May 31, 20242 min read
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July 20, 1969 West Palm Beach
It’s July 10, 1969. Everyone has just left their spot by the pool. Vogue magazines are strewn about. It's a historical moment in miniature.
Kimberly MacLeod
May 24, 20242 min read
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Too Small to be Noticed?
I’m here to craft a narrative around the miniaturist's work—a narrative that draws in the audience, evokes emotions.
Kimberly MacLeod
May 1, 20241 min read
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