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Refinishing an Antique Iron Bed

Monday, September 5th, 2011

If your antique iron bed was obtained before 1977, you can very much count on it having lead based paint on it.  Back in the 1800 s ,when  these beauties were being made,  lead based paint was pretty much  used on all furnishings and almost all iron beds  of that period.  Lead was also added […]

What historic events were occurring when Iron Beds were king?

Monday, September 5th, 2011

     So what was taking place in our country when antique iron beds were being built and riding their wave of popularity?      Lincoln was in office and Billy the Kid was roaming the wild west.  There were two brothers named Wilbur and Orville who  took to the skies  at Kitty Hawk, and our then […]

Increase your Spirits With Formal Prom Dresses

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

By Chanelle Glassford Print this informative article  Ask concerning this article   Author RSS  Views:N/A    Prom night typically times is recognized as like a formal and yet an informal party.Chiffon Cocktail Dress However young girls love the formal side of this great night since it lets them show off their grown-up and frivolous side simultaneously. It’s […]

A Brief History of Iron Beds in The 1800’s

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Genuine antique iron bed frames possess a thing that no recently made piece of furniture can offer…. character and a past. From the days when Lincoln was in office and Billy the Kid roamed the wild west, to when two brothers called Wilbur and Orville took to the skies at Kitty Hawk, and when Chief […]

Collecting Silver Coins

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

You won’t have to become a pirate to get a treasure chest full of silver coins, although just the thought about being a pirate seems a touch exhilarating.  Silver coin collecting is actually a fun hobby, and can also even be considered a sort of treasure hunting.  Many persons are guilty of never saving sufficient […]