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Victorian • Edwardian • Books • Ephemera • Mourning • Fauna • Curiosities

Matthew Bridges

Matthew Bridges

Dealer • Collector

As seen in my Reels, here is a teaser of several c

As seen in my Reels, here is a teaser of several cased photos that will be available soon. I will plan on having an Etsy shop update in the near future. Not only will these photos be for sale but I also have some hair work pieces and tons of Victorian ephemera on the way. Stay tuned.
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#daguerreotype #ambrotype #tintype #glassplate #victorianphotography #antiquephotos #wetplate #collodionprocess #victorian #oldphotos #antiques #19thcenturyphotography #ephemera #victoriana #antiqueephemera #tradecards #civilwarera #1800s

The last couple of days were so busy I didn’t ev

The last couple of days were so busy I didn’t even realize I had sold this hair wreath. It has been at the booth for quite awhile but I’m pleased to know it has a new home. Thank you to the one who took it in!
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#victorianhair #victorianhairwork #hairwreath #hair #victoriana #hairwork #19thcentury #victorianhairart #shadowbox #victorianstyle #antiquehairwork #indy #antique #1800s #antiquesofinstagram #indianapolis

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to yesterday’

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to yesterday’s sale. It has been a little more difficult to find good things with the restrictions that Covid has imposed. I long for the days of live auctions and large antique markets. “Don't know where, Don't know when, But I know we'll meet again some sunny day”
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Here is a booth shot. At least you can still don your trusty mask and go to an antique store. Here’s wishing you all a great week.
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#antiquedealer #antiquestore #antiquemall #antiquebooth #antiquedecor #victorian #edwardian #19thcentury #1800s #1900s #antiquefurniture #antiques #taxidermy #antiqueprints #indy
#indianapolis #southport #historicpreservation

For Sale. Odd Fellows ceremonial Rebekah pitcher.

For Sale. Odd Fellows ceremonial Rebekah pitcher. This is symbolic of the pitcher that accompanied Rebekah at the well. Made of papier-mâché. Paint has a few chips and scuffs here and there. Nice aged patina. One of the handles is slightly loose. Measures approximately 15” tall by 7.5” wide. Sold as is. DM for purchase. $65 plus shipping.
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#oddfellows #rebekah #rebekahpitcher #rebekahatthewell #ceremonial #ioof #friendshiploveandtruth #flt #lodge #antiques #secretsociety #papiermache

**SOLD** Edison 80 rpm Diamond Disc recording of “Mother’s Grave” by Maggie Andrews. Diamond Discs were Edison’s unique way of not getting sued for copying disc records once his cylinder records declined in popularity. Manufactured from 1912 to 1929, they are thicker than other disc records and measure approximately 10 inches across. Diamond Discs, at the time, could only be played on Edison Diamond Disc phonographs and the average steel phonograph needle would damage them. This 1920s disc is in good condition with minimal wear from age and use. Although aged and worn, it still makes sound. Swipe for a listen. Comes with paper sleeve. Sold as is. DM for purchase. $25 plus shipping.
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#diamonddisc #edisondisc #edison #edisonphonograph #edisonplayer #phonograph #record #recordplayer #1920s #jazzage #mothersgrave #grave

**SOLD** One tier Eastlake folding shelf. In good

**SOLD** One tier Eastlake folding shelf. In good condition with slight wear from age and handling. Attractive walnut stain. Top of shelf has a water spot and there are a few minor scuffs. Measures approximately 10“ x 6.5“. Sold as is. DM for purchase. $45 plus shipping.
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#eastlake #eastlakeshelf #antiqueshelf #shelf #wallshelf #walnutfinish #victorian #victorianshelf #victoriandecor #antiques #oldthings #shelfies #antiquedisplay #19thcentury #eastlakefurniture

**SOLD** Immaculate Heart of Mary framed print. In

**SOLD** Immaculate Heart of Mary framed print. In good to fair condition with some wear due to age and water exposure. Print itself has a little water staining and is slightly warped. Frame is solid but has a few chips and scuffs here and there. Glass is in good condition with no cracks. Oval frame measures approximately 24“ x 19“. Sold as is. DM for purchase. $95 plus shipping.
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#immaculateheartofmary #mothermary #devotional #virginmary #sacredheart #immaculateheart #mary #catholicism #religiousantiques #antiqueovalframe

**SOLD** 1890 edition of Modern Ghosts. In excelle

**SOLD** 1890 edition of Modern Ghosts. In excellent condition with very minimal wear. Slight bumping and rubbing to corners and edges of cover and spine. Binding is solid and intact. Pages are lightly toned from age. Inscription on front flyleaf. 225 pages. Measures approximately 7“ x 4.75“. Sold as is. DM for purchase. $95 plus shipping.
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#ghosts #ghoststories #antiquebook #spooky #ghostly #bumpinthenight #oldbooks #1890s #antiquebooks #bookstagram #bibliophilelife #booknerd #victorianghost #victorianghoststories

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