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American Jewelry

A Cultural Stroll Through The Decades

Marilyn Visakay, certified appraiser, will discuss how American jewelry evolved throughout 20th century America. Tips to safeguard and preserve vintage and antique jewelry will also be addressed.

This lecture is a brief overview that highlights how American jewelry evolved and changed throughout the decades in 20th century America.  Marilyn Visakay will discuss (historically) the shapes, materials used and the impact that culture, industrialization, Hollywood and the fashion industry had on American designs, designers and manufacturers.  The audience will also learn how to safeguard and preserve their vintage and antique treasures. 

Marilyn Visakay is a certified, accredited appraiser, consultant and lecturer with over 25 years experience in the field of antiques and decorative arts.  

The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey Common Heritage initiative has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these Library programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Will you need a special accommodation (including food allergy if applicable to the program)? If so, please contact the library and provide at least two weeks notice prior to the event date and the library will make every effort to honor all requests. Thereafter, requests will still be considered and may have less of a chance of being honored.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | Lecture | History |

TAGS: | #NEH Grant | #NEH CommonHeritage |

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