Rock and mineral collection

While visiting friends, Larry and Marcy, I took a few minutes to walk around their house to take photos of a few of their rock cases and specimens. Not only is their barn house one of my favorite houses that I've ever been in, but their collection rivals that of most mineral museums. I would have to dedicate several days worth of blog updates to include all of their specimens. Instead I walked around their house and captured a few images. Thanks again to Larry and Marcy for sharing their…

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Vintage Specimens Rock Display From The by katiesklosetsunbury, $24.00

Just saw this two items on the DC and couldn’t help but notice how they are mirroring colours. Right next to each other on our NEW page. A collection of museum mineral specimens in a display case from prehistoric times from UK Heritage the other a pretty cushion, made from a WW2 screen printed cotton from Penny Worrall. Funny what catches your eye. . . . . #colours #eyecatching #prehistoric #rocks #cushions #textiles #museumspecimens #florals #vintagefabric

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Moving to a new state can be stressful for the whole family and can be particularly tough on the kids who tend to thrive on routine and familiarity. Besides the frightening prospect of starting over in a new place there is the packing and, more specifically, the paring down that takes place before the move. Here is a great solution to satisfy a young collector’s need to take a piece of their old home with them to the new one.

vintage mineral and rock specimens by copabananas, via Flickr

Poise exquisite mineral specimens and other collectibles at new heights with the Forged Iron Display Stands. Handmade by master blacksmiths in a sleek yet stalwart form that is capable of holding specimens in a range of sizes. Set includes 4 stands, one each of the 4 sizes.A low, elongated display stand has two prongs to hold longer mineral specimens. Set includes 2 stands, one each of the 2 sizes. Specifications (C) Forged Iron Display Stands - Set/4: 4" W X 4" D X 5" H to 3" W X 3" D X 11"…

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