Behind the Brooch: A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems by Lorena Angulo Hot Prospects - Baseball cards

Hot Prospects - Baseball cards

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Covered in this reliable guide that has stood the test of time are handmade and machine-made marbles of all types

Traditional printing techniques featured include lithography

Behind the Brooch: A Closer Look at Backs, Catches, and Pin Stems by Lorena Angulo Hot Prospects - Baseball cardsTable of Contents The focus of this book is on the side of the brooch that usually isn't noticed: the reverse. When we encounter an attractive piece of jewelry, our instinct is to admire the front, but when we turn it around, it often reveals a secret. The author lets us in on that secret, typically only shared between the maker and the wearer. Clever brooch makers often adorn the back with items meant to complement the front, or the backside may have