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You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important

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A Rare Antique Folk Art Find: A Family Tree Made Of Tintypes | You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important | Scoop.it

From www.wehaveyourcollectibles.com - October 30, 2014 10:33 AM

Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight, October 30, 2014 7:05 PM

If you find this inspiring, I've also posted some tips on how to make your very own folk art family tree here http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/2014/10/making-folk-art-family-tree.html

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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad

An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com

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