Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 183 entries in this glossary.All
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| Albumen |
Subtly toned photographs popular in the late 1800s that were made by adhering photographic chemicals to paper with egg whites — hence the name.
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| Ambrotype |
A photographic process popular from 1850 to the mid-1860s that consisted of one-of-a-kind glass negatives made positive by coating the backs with black lacquer.
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| American Renaissance Revival |
An often-ornate style of furniture, popular from about 1865 to 1885, that used motifs popular in Renaissance Europe.
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| Antique |
Generally speaking, an object of considerable age valued for its aesthetic or historical significance. In the antiques trade, the term refers to objects more than 100 years old.
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| Art Deco |
An art movement popular between World War I and II that featured mass-produced objects with angular designs, ancient Egyptian motifs, and streamlined shapes of reminiscent of airplanes.
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| Art Nouveau |
An often flamboyant, erotic and organic art movement that flourished in the decorative arts at the turn of the 20th century, featuring natural forms and "S" curves.
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| As Is |
A phrase often used by antique dealers to make clear to potential buyers that an object is damaged and is being sold "as is," without any guarantee or warranty.
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| Bakelite |
An inexpensive plastic that became popular during the 1930s and 40s as a material for all kinds of consumable goods, including jewelry, cameras, billiard balls, and radios.
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| Baroque |
A style of art and architecture prevalent in Europe during the 17th and early 18th centuries, typified by the Palace of Versailles and characterized by ponderous, highly elaborate ornament.
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| Bisque |
A delicate, unglazed, pink-tinted porcelain that was used from about 1820 until 1940 to make realistic-looking doll heads.
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| Bloomers |
Since the late 19th century, any loose, full, trouser-like garment that is gathered between the knee and ankle and worn under a long skirt.
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| Brass |
A metal alloy consisting of copper and zinc. Brass is softer and more malleable than bronze (copper and tin), which is why brass is used to shape many musical instruments, such as the trombone, tuba, trumpet, and saxophone.
(See also: Bronze)
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| Breweriana |
A subcategory of antiques and collectibles that refers to all things beer-related, including advertisements, mugs, trays, signs, and coasters.
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| Broadsheet |
An unfolded sheet of paper printed on one side only. A broadside is an advertisement or announcement printed on such paper.
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| Brocade |
A rich, silk fabric with raised patterns.
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