Mrs. Bones Research Library

Victorian Odd Fellows mourning brooch with buckle and chain, Civil War era black gutta-percha jewelry – Mrs. Bones Research Library
Victorian Odd Fellows Mourning Brooch Civil War Era Black Gutta-Percha Buckle & Chain Memorial Jewelry
A rare glimpse into Victorian mourning culture, this Civil War-era black brooch carries a history tied to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the remembrance of a fallen soldier.... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library graphic featuring a DaySpring Exodus 15:2 blue floral scripture teapot with gold-tone accents, identified as Christian inspirational giftware.
Research Library: DaySpring Exodus 15:2 Blue Floral Scripture Teapot
Explore the history behind this DaySpring Exodus 15:2 blue floral scripture teapot, a charming example of Christian inspirational giftware combining faith with everyday domestic life. This Research Brief examines DaySpring's... Read more...
Kaysons Fine China Golden Rhapsody P86186 cup and saucer, circa 1961, made in Japan and documented as a gas station premium.
Kaysons Golden Rhapsody Fine China: The 1961 Gas Station Premium
Discover the surprising history of Kaysons Golden Rhapsody, Japanese fine china dating to circa 1961. From its elegant gray-and-gold botanical design to documented use as a gas-station premium, this Research... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library cover featuring an 1881 Rogers Venetian Garden silverplate baby bowl and matching spoon set by Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths, circa 1971–1972, with original presentation sleeve and guarantee card.
Research Library: 1881 Rogers "Venetian Garden" Silverplate Baby Bowl & Spoon Set
Introduced in 1971, the Venetian Garden pattern by 1881 Rogers® and Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths brought elegant floral styling to both everyday flatware and cherished nursery giftware. This Research Brief examines... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library cover featuring the Triumph in the Air: A Tribute to WWII Heroes Bradford Exchange collector plate series by James Dietz with three World War II aviation collector plates.
Research Library: Triumph in the Air A Tribute to WWII Heroes Bradford Exchange Collector Plate Series
Mrs. Bones Research Library "Preserving the history behind the treasures we discover." Welcome to the Mrs. Bones Research Library, where we document the history, provenance, identification, and collector information behind... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library cover featuring The Romantic Age of Steam collector plate series by R. E. Pierce, published by Edwin M. Knowles China Company, with five historic American steam locomotive collector plates.
Research Library: The Romantic Age of Steam – Edwin M. Knowles Collector Plate Series
Celebrate the romance of America's golden age of rail travel through The Romantic Age of Steam, a beautifully illustrated collector plate series produced by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library cover featuring the Campbell Kids Charlie Chaplin "The Little Tramp" (CK-36) 1995 Annual Edition with original Campbell Soup can packaging and 70th Anniversary of The Gold Rush commemorative edition.
Research Library: Campbell Kids Classic Images Series Charlie Chaplin "The Little Tramp" (CK-36)
More than a collectible doll, this Campbell Kids Charlie Chaplin "The Little Tramp" (CK-36) tells a remarkable story of classic Hollywood, Campbell Soup advertising, and Patricia Loveless' artistry. Explore its... Read more...
Cover image for the Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard Research Library featuring the 2007 Mr. Christmas Valerie Parr Hill Musical Porcelain Egg Ornament collection with a purple Victorian angel musical trinket box ornament.
Research Library: Mr. Christmas Valerie Parr Hill Musical Porcelain Egg Ornaments (2007)
Discover the history of the Mr. Christmas Valerie Parr Hill Musical Porcelain Egg Ornament collection in this Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard Research Library article. Learn about the collaboration between Mr.... Read more...
Department 56 Snowbabies® retired bisque porcelain figurines (1990–1998) featured in the Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard Research Library collector's guide.
Research Library: Department 56 Snowbabies®
Explore the enchanting history of Department 56 Snowbabies® in this comprehensive collector's guide from the Mrs. Bones Research Library. Featuring three retired figurines—So Much Work To Do!, Wait For Me!,... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard Research Library cover featuring Mort Künstler's "Chamberlain's Charge" collectible mug by Henriksen Imports depicting the Battle of Gettysburg at Little Round Top, produced in March 2010.
Research Library: Mort Künstler "Chamberlain's Charge" Collectible Mug by Henriksen Imports
Discover the history behind Mort Künstler's Chamberlain's Charge Collectible Mug in this Mrs. Bones Research Library Research Brief. Learn how we identified this officially licensed Henriksen Imports collectible through manufacturer... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library cover featuring Salem China Godey Prints Service Plates, a mid-20th century Imperial Service Plate with genuine 23-karat gold decoration and Victorian-inspired artwork.
Research Library: Salem China Godey Prints Service Plates
Discover the history behind Salem China's Godey Prints Service Plates in this Mrs. Bones Research Library Research Brief. Learn how we identified the Imperial Service Plates series through manufacturer marks,... Read more...
Mrs. Bones Research Library cover featuring Paden City Pottery American Rose (PCP88) fruit bowl produced in April 1951 with 22-karat gold filigree.
Research Library: Paden City Pottery American Rose (PCP88)
Discover the history behind the American Rose (PCP88) pattern by Paden City Pottery. In this Mrs. Bones Research Library guide, we document the identification, production dating, factory mark (D-51), genuine... Read more...