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Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer (American, 1877 to 1934) A plein-air painter of landscapes and florals, Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer was an important part of the regional art movement in Richmond, Indiana. This was a colony of artists who studied art techniques and art history together as well as holding annual exhibitions. In 1910, she received the Richmond Prize for the best work in the show. She was born in New Castle, Indiana and studied architectural drawing [...] Click here to continue reading. Samuel Edwards (1705-1762) Samuel Edwards was the son of silversmith John Edwards (1671-1746) and the brother of Thomas Edwards (1701-1755), both also of Boston. Samuel received commissions from the General Assembly for presentation pieces, and he was appointed Assessor in 1760. Along with his brother Thomas and Jacob Hurd, he was one of the leading makers/sellers of silver in Boston. Information courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions Inc. Emily J. Edwards Emily Edwards was one of the first women designers and decorators at the Lambeth Studios. According to John Sparkes, “her work is ornament made up of an ingenious mixture of classical or conventional forms with natural growths…often gave indication of close study of antique methods of decoration”. As she died at an early age, her work is much more rare than other designers. Information courtesy of Skinner Inc., October 2009. Edward vom Hofe Fishing Reels, 1867 to 1940 By Thomas P. Heinecke, Ohio p4A.com representative Edward vom Hofe, New York, NY. Maker of high quality fishing reels, brother to Julius and son of Fredrick vom Hofe. Established operations in 1867 and continued manufacture to circa 1940. Received patents in 1879, 1883, 1896, and 1902. The May 20, 1902 patent date being the most common on Edward vom Hofe fishing reels. Edward Spencer Civil War Diaries courtesy of Cowan’s Auctions The Diary of Edward Spencer is copied (in part) into the current volume from memory and notes in 1864, the first of two volumes of Spencer’s diary includes brief and breezy comments on the early months of his service, but he reserved space for the events leading up to and including the Battle of Thompson’s Station, fought near Franklin, Tennessee. A well-educated young man, upstanding [...] Click here to continue reading. Auguste Amanat Edouart (French, 1796-1861) Edouart was born in France in 1796. He arrived in America in 1839 and cut approximately 3,800 silhouettes here before returning to France in 1849. The Edo Period The Japanese Edo period is also known as the Tokugawa period. It is a division of Japanese history running from 1603 to 1867. The period marks the governance of the Edo or Tokugawa Shogunate which was officially established in 1603 by the first Edo shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. The period ended with the Meiji Restoration, the restoration of imperial rule by the 15th and last shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu. The Edo period is [...] Click here to continue reading. The Edison Triumph Model B Phonograph The Edison Triumph Model “B” was introduced in July, 1906. The case was colored “antique oak” and was the first Triumph model to carry the “Edison” script identifier instead of the earlier banner identification. The Triumph Model B was equipped with a locking lever gate fastener in lieu of the older swing arm locking bolt. The machine was a two minute model and came with a Model C [...] Click here to continue reading. The Edison Standard Model B Phonograph The Model B “Standard” had a production run from 1906 to 1908. It first Had a Banner decal in the front, but when they were all used up they switched to the simple “EDISON” script logo. There are only a few differances between the Model A and Model B, the Model B has the speed control under the motor board and the case is taller then the Model [...] Click here to continue reading. The Edison Standard Model A Phonograph The Edison Standard Model A, was produced from 1901 to 1905. It came in a green oak case and could have added gearing to play both two and four minute cylinder records. |
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