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Non-paper objects


 
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Contents

Introduction
1Introduction to non-paper objects
Photo-jewelry
2Introduction to photo-jewelry
3Photo-jewelry: Bracelets
4Photo-jewelry: Brooches and pins
5Photo-jewelry: Lockets
6Photo-jewelry: Pendants
7Photo-jewelry: Rings
8Photo-jewelry: Stick pins
9Photo-jewelry: Political
Ribbons
10Ribbons with photographs
Badges
11Identity badges
12Mirrors with handles and pocket mirrors
13Photographic buttons and medallions
Fans
14Fans incorporating photographs
Paperweights
15Paperweights incorporating photographs
Ceramics
16Photographs on porcelain and ceramics - Photoceramics
Objects incorporating photographs
17Non-paper objects that incorporate photographs
18American Civil War (1861-1865): Portraits in brass bezels
19Ansel Adams: Hills Brothers Coffee Can
20Cindy Sherman: Madame de Pompadour porcelain (ca 1990)
Processes and techniques
21Tintypes in non-paper objects
Photography as commodity
22Photography as commodity

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