The Art of Grandma Moses Oct 9, 2009
She began by painting copies of prints and post cards, most notably those of Currier and Ives which had been the themes of some of her embroidery. But it didn t take her long to begin painting scenes reminiscent of her childhood. (Suite101.com)
Kinship of long-ago heroism Sep 13, 2009
She also holds a tintype photo of the clean-shaven soldier from just after he enlisted in 1861, parts of his uniform and an 1862 memorial poster to O'Keeffe's regiment created by Currier and Ives. "He looks like just a boy," Fiore said Friday, staring at the image O'Keeffe's face. (Albany Times Union)
Antiques are in his genes Sep 11, 2009
"What he has is a large selection of art, from Currier and Ives to Wallace Nutting. He also sells Mount Washington glass and Waterford Crystal, as well as a wide array of tin toys and antique furniture. Tiffany glass, Lalique, Royal Dalton, sterling silver, Victorian glass and vintage dolls are also offered. Rouleau also sells Byers' Choice handmade dolls from Pennsylvania."I wanted my store to be a real, old-fashioned store," he said. "The Victorian furniture, vintage cash register and antiques... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Freewheeling Aug 16, 2009
Yet, even though the scenery was pure Currier and Ives, the trails felt very raw, as evidenced by the mud bog we ended up in, sludge up to our knees. Today, Kingdom Trails is the preeminent mountain biking route in the Northeast, a 150-mile circuit of former farming roads and slender singletracks that climb and dip with the countryside. (Boston Globe)
Teen Q&A: Picture this Apr 28, 2009
You know one of those Currier and Ives moments ... In summary, you are correct that the Currier and Ives picture does not adequately represent what the typical family mealtime looks like. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
