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Miniature Ships on Display at Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia

December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 admin

Independence Seaport Museum Features Silver Ships in Miniature

The Independence Seaport Museum is currently exhibiting Silver Ships of the Seven Seas, a collection of miniature ships. The 2015 holiday presentation of Silver Ships will be presented on recycled lumber castoffs from the construction of Schooner Diligence. Philly Seaport’s miniature ships were collected by Jacobus and Louisa Pierot during their travels in the late 20th century. The ships were gifted to the museum by Louisa in memory of her late husband.

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Daily Mini Interview: Mackenzie McAlpin Miniatures

July 17, 2015July 17, 2015 admin

Mackenzie McAlpin Miniatures

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What are some of your earliest memories that involve miniatures?

My mother made miniatures, so I remember watching her make all kinds of things. One of the coolest things she did was buy cheap Santa Claus figures and then she’d make a new face and sometimes even change their clothes, and then fill Santa’s bag with miniatures themed around a family’s hobbies. I always thought that was such a great way to make money and get to do what she loved. Mini making was just something she did on the side.

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Daily Mini Interview: Miniatures by Drew Leshko

June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 admin

Miniatures by Paper Sculptor Drew Leshko

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What’s your very first memory with miniatures?

My first memory of miniatures would have to be from attending an annual church auction. There was this woodworker who built the most amazing custom dollhouses. They were unfinished, but the detailing and precision was on point.

How did you first start working in miniatures?

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