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Still Missing. . .Two Wilhelm Schimmel Eagles
Over forty-five years ago, in the winter of 1979, two very similar pieces of American folk art – wooden eagles with spread wings carved by Wilhelm Schimmel in the late 19th century – were stolen from two museums in Pennsylvania.…
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Protecting Our Cultural Heritage: A Call to Action for Congress
In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged as climate activists, protestors, and other bad actors have targeted priceless works of art and other cultural objects for damage and destruction. These acts, often intended to draw attention to urgent issues,…
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Still Missing. . .The Washington Flintlock Rifle
This missing piece of history is a late 18th century Pennsylvania flintlock longarm with a barrel by J. Philpy, a lock by James Golcher, and a patchbox indicating that it was presented to President George Washington at Mount Vernon in…
