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Announcement
In keeping with National Handwriting Day-- January 23rd, 2023 We are featuring some cards, notebook and writing implements we have here at ARTchaeology. Just think, you can send a OOAK handcrafted to your loved one and sign it with a souvenir pencil from Alcatraz! LOL
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Due to the USPS raising the price of postage I can no longer offer free S&H.
To keep the S&H cost down, I am still not adding and extra "handling cost" with any of my purchases.
Are you visiting, or do you live in the Pittsburgh PA area?
Visit our brick n' mortar shop now open.... "Antique Mall on Ohio River Blvd"
4331 Ohio River Blvd, Bellevue, PA 15202
I have totally different merchandise in the shop than I do on Etsy, so stop by and see us!
Anyone in the Tri-state (Pgh, West VA, Ohio), areas wishing to book a home, office, church show or workshop convo me to set a date.
ALL SHOWS we're vending are in the PITTSBURGH, PA & SURROUNDING AREA
Lots of 'new' old treasures will be added this year. Many of them from my personal stash, not to mention items that have been in some films that were shot in Pgh and some things from theater as well. Along with handcrafted items from vintage what-nots!
For all you sewists out there... I am selling lots (no tons) of fabrics, trims, beads, buttons, vintage sewing things such as old irons, tailor blocks and more.
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Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival
Aug 24, 25, 26, 2023
Doubletree Hilton
Greentee PA, 15205
I will be conducting 3 workshops
#1 Fashion Illustration- Introduction
#2 Fashion Illustration Part 2
#3 Calligraphy
#4 Button making
plus a chance to purchase a plethora of fabrics, papers, trims, buttons and beads!
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Antiques and Art
Sept 2023 Actual date TBD
Hartwood Acres Governor's Mansion and Museum
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*** We will have more exciting news on special things happening when we confirm with more venues.
check back for THAT INFO.
JUST SO YOU KNOW:
OOAK= "One Of A Kind" most likely handcrafted
MCM= Mid-century modern approximately the middle of the 20th century= 50s-60s
NVIB= 'New Vintage in Box' or NIB= New in Box
AB= Aurora Borealis = iridescent, rainbow finish usually done on vintage beads.
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Janet on Dec 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSeller refunded entire purchase and shipping costs due to time constraints. I was very happy with my transaction. Plan on shopping with this vendor again.
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Diane on Nov 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJust what was described and shown. Seller went above and beyond. Great!!!!
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pinkduffield on Oct 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsButtons arrived on time and look even better in person than online!
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Sherry on Mar 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA unique and lovely piece of history, from a lovely seller. Thanks so much!
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Sally on Jan 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis brooch is very creative, and lovely. It is exactly as described, and I'm more than pleased with it.
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About ARTchaeology
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Sample of some of my treasures at a local arts & craft show. -
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My private collections of over 1000 fashion, historic, and art reference books I use for detailed research. -
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The vintage button jewelry process takes time, patience and yes...talent to combine just the right items together. -
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Assemblage process: from simple vintage picture to revamped modern work of art! -
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100% of Sept-Dec 2022 sales will go to the gofundme for this family https://www.gofundme.com/f/newports-fire-relief-fund
From me and mom to you with LOVE! “Keep it out of the landfill; utilize it and pass it on.”
Shop members
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Lisa Marie Bruno
Owner, Maker, Designer, Historic Fashionista
Working on films & plays, designing costume, garments & accessories, as I've aged & matured I realized there was a serious need for my traditional-style way of designing. So, for the past 12 years I have also turned to educating in the fashion field.
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Lorraine Thornton-Bruno
My Mother & Inspiration
My mother was an artist in her own right. Her business was creating miniatures for dollhouses. She is no longer with us but because of her love & encouragment I am the artist & entrepenuer I am today.
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Giuseppe Bruno
Transportation Manager
After mom passed I hired dad to help me. One day I asked him to take the Pgh Pirate baseball team's new mascot costume to them. He asked for the P.O. form. I didn't have one, I wasn't thinking, but thanks to dad's trucking background he was thinking!
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Matt Hefferin
Customer Service, Marketer, Sales Associate
I met Matt yrs ago, saw he had a degree in history & asked for help. He helps identify vintage items, research timelines, & vends @ vintage sales ie: Heinz History Ctr events, Vintage Mixers & more. He's helpful & funny so I keep him on staff.
Production partners
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C.L.A.S.S. Fashion Students
Pittsburgh, PA
When I'm not creating, I'm teaching. Pittsburgh is the home of Mr Rogers & my special abilities students helped me make these pins for a WQED event. My class used our new Tecre machine to create these badges as part of their life skills learning. They'll receive a portion of the profits after costs.
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Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase