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Promiscuous gay king blamed for civil war
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KING James VI of Scotland, whose version of the bible is
frequently quoted for its denunciation of homosexuality, was himself
a promiscuous homosexual, a new historical study claims. Not only
was the man who inherited the English throne in 1603 at the Union of
the Crowns to become James VI and I openly homosexual, but such was
his debauchery at court in London that he brought the monarchy into
disrepute and paved the way for the rise of Cromwell and the English
Civil War in the mid-17th century.
The question of the Stuart king's sexuality has been a moot point
among historians but the new ...
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The best kind of blues: our contributor takes a closer look at the long-term appeal of Blue Willow porcelain.(PORCELAIN)
Magazine article from: Antiques Roadshow Insider
; ...the extensive Willow patterns and...look for Willow ware, paying anywhere...exporting their wares during the 15th...Willow I and II patterns, which set...Standard Willow pattern. [ILLUSTRATION...on Oriental wares." Elements of Standard Willow ...
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Willow collectors delight in Oriental designs
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; This weekend, Willow Collectors societies...tree motifs, willow wares also may show birds...third edition of Willow Pattern China by Louise M...made variations on the pattern. The great variety...category than a single pattern, willow pieces can...colored lusters, ...
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THERE'S A TALE BEHIND A PIECE OF WILLOW WARE.(AT HOME)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
; ...Sttaff writer Blue willow ware employs a chinoiserie...the blue and white willow porcelain dating...oldest blue and white pattern made, was copied from early Chinese patterns, and is probably...famous blue and white pattern made. ``It was...
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Military memorabilia weekend promises to be revolutionary
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; ...miniature china in the Blue Willow pattern. Made since the late...exist for Occupied Japan wares. Emblazoned on every...more than Occupation wares. Schwartz currently...pattern used on adult wares. A big-name set with...95 each). Willow Ware: Ceramics in the Chinese...
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Old becomes new as Colonial gift shop opens.(Virginia Beach Beacon)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot
; ...blue pitchers and shrub glasses from P&B Glass in Williamsburg, as well as reproduction china and Willow ware. "These patterns are similar to the ones found in the china shards from Virginia excavations," Pecora said. Pottery includes...
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THE GARDEN JOB JAR HANDYMAN'S HINTS ANTIQUES DO IT YOURSELF.(Living)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
; ...Who deals in such pieces? A. Willow Ware is found mostly in blue (of...combination of colors. Multicolored Willow Ware made in America by Buffalo Pottery is known as Gaudy Willow; the multicolored pattern made in England by Parrott and...
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Painting out of the land; Grant Wood's ideal America.(ARTS & CULTURE)(DESIGN)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times
; ...unsurprising to find the rolling hillsides in his painting "Spring Plowing" turned into a textile design or the puffy and curvy trees in his garish "Overmantel Decoration" translated from a willow-ware china pattern. Given his abiding in
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Out of the blue.(PORCELAIN)
Magazine article from: Antiques Roadshow Insider
; ...patterned china isn't A Willow, and all Willow...process.) Blue Willow ranges from deep...single (monochrome) pattern colors to follow...has turned up in Willow ware, including multi-colored patterns referred to as polychrome...
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Collectors pump up the price on 1900 organette
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; ...and gold showing an oriental house, trees, lake and boat. Is it worth anything? A. Sounds like this pattern is a variant of Willow Ware, which was made in the first or second decade of the 20th century, and is now worth $20-$35. For...
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Faces are red over misnamed Blue pattern.(Today'S Home)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times
; ...wrong on a featured china pattern last week. We had proclaimed...that the china was Blue Willow. We were wrong. The pattern...have to say: "The Onion pattern, originally called bulb pattern, is a white ware decorated with cobalt blue...
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