A Washboard Eased Laundry Day Ordeal
JE owns an early 20th century American washboard use by 1860s across the nation. Stephen Rust of New York invented it in 1833. He patented a wood frame that held …
The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves
Award-winning surfing photographer Dan Merkel discusses his The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves exhibit at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum through August 27.
Mechanical Music Box Cranks Up Tunes
JMC sent me photos of a fantastic music box, probably fifty to sixty inches long and twenty-five to thirty inches wide, dating from the late 19th century. I LOVE old …
LCCCA and Becky’s New Car
First Founder Mike Cregan discusses the La Cumbre Center for the Creative Arts (LCCCA). Then Rosie Gordon talks about her directorial debut on Becky’s New Car which runs at the …
THE Premier Swiss Mantle Atmos Clock
Imagine a clock that winds itself based on changes in atmospheric pressure. This clock doesn’t need a human. It winds itself with the help of a sealed bellows of ethyl …
Docent experience at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Guest Services Manager Jesse Baker-Lorelli and a STAR Docent Bob Allen, a former deep sea diver, discuss the docent experience at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Watch Video
Brass Bowl in Style of Ancient Metalworkers
GH received this Persian-style brass bowl inlaid with silver as a holiday gift. She asked me to trace its unique combination of metals, style, and history. This is a five …
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Santa Barbara
Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara Vice President Isaac Garrett joins Dr. Daina Ramey Berry who will Keynote at a free program honoring the great Dr. King, and …
What Do Celebrities Collect?
I’ve worked for a few celebrity clients over the years as an appraiser. Although I can’t discuss my OWN celebrity client’s collections, Town and Country, Vanity Fair, and Art Net …
Lauder’s ‘OMG’ Formula
If you walked into a thrift store, and saw a painting that intrigued you, how do you judge it? First answer: you learn history of art, techniques of artists, and …