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Fred Harvey Jewelry: 1900–1955

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Product Description A must-read, exhaustive ten-year study of early 1900s "Fred Harvey" souvenir Indian jewelry, viewed through the prism of the silver Indian bracelet, a stalwart of collectability and time. The author introduces clarifying terminology such as "hybrid," what it is, where it comes from, and what it means. The distinguished Fred Harvey Company is central in the comprehensive research and is its main character. The author dug deep into authoritative books, establishing a trusty foundation for many surprising discoveries and revelations. From the earliest Ingot Silver specimen to the last nickel silver replica, the book weaves a colorful first-hand picture of two opposing forces   . . . Authentic vs. Souvenir . . . The book illustrates in depth how these forces became embroiled in a century-long struggle for honesty and truth. And one hundred fifty nifty color photos give readers the first real "inside" look at Fred Harvey Jewelry. The storyline clarifies a widely distorted view of the souvenir, spotlights a surprising fiscal brotherhood, and chronicles how American culture overran the Southwestern American Indian. Included is a comprehensive Chronology of significance. Dozens of insightful tips and tricks will help readers better analyze silver Indian jewelry on their own. This fact-filled book will infuriate some eBayers but will make immediate friends with: Collectors & Historians Dealers & Traders Museums & Researchers Jewelers & Teachers Those concerned with fraud and ethics And good ol' folks who want to "get it right" Review In "Fred Harvey Jewelry 1900-1955," Dennis June throws a lasso over 1900s souvenir Indian jewelry. Hundreds of specimen were painstakingly measured, weighed and identified. Unique and valuable turquoise gemstones were discovered. Symbols charts and hand painted Photostint postcards provide the background. The book pinpoints the violent struggle between "AUTHENTIC" jewelry and its erstwhile protagonist, the "SOUVENIR." The complexities become twisted and embroiled by a discovery the author identifies as "hybrid" You are invited to enjoy the synergy the HYBRID brings to the table, and much more. This book asks the pertinent questions, then answers them. The answers come with a ton of historical context, full illustrated. The outstanding macro photography highlights souvenir Indian jewelry of the early 1900's. Defined are terms such as "Coin" and "Ingot" and emphasizes the importance of "Patina." Two full chapters are devoted to Falsehood and Ethics. Both full federal laws (1935 & 1990) are included; as is a comprehensive timeline dating back to the Louisana Purchase. This is a valuable book about silver Indian jewelry of the Fred Harvey era. Alex Vander Poole, collector. Dec 13, 2013 Dennis June's Fred Harvey Jewelry 1900 - 1955 is not only a valuable resource for the collector, it is full of fascinating information that will help all of us understand the Fred Harvey era of souvenir Indian-inspired jewelry. I was amazed at some of the things I read. The book is interesting and well-researched. It has an extensive bibliography and helpful glossary. June utilizes several private collections and hundreds of specimens photographed for the book. It is available with lots of full color photos. (partial; BY Elizabeth Rose Native American Jewelry and Art Examiner) From the Author Like many others, I cast aside dozens of early century souvenir bracelets in my day. Despite that, a seed of curiosity was set by our family friends. Natch. We shall call them the Chambers: it was they who asked our opinion of a silver bracelet we had never before seen. It was lightweight but had a magnificent Number Eight spiderweb turquoise stone. They showed us the eBay link from which it originated. It was difficult coughing up the words to tell them their "find" was souvenir, despite the stellar turquoise gemstone and otherwise claims of eBay's seller. This incident continues in the first t