Category Archives: historical

The Beauty of Colour: Vermilion

Posted on June 27, 2015 by brushedwithmystery

I credit Richard II for my most recent research project.  If he hadn’t been wearing a cloak painted with Vermilion kneeling before the Lapis Lazuli enrobed Madonna, in the famous Wilton diptych, I would never have started my exploration.  I … Continue reading →

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Grandfather’s Journal 1916

Posted on March 15, 2014 by brushedwithmystery

Shortly after I had arrived at Barnet the weather became colder and one clear frosty, Sunday morning Dick came and informed us all that there was ice on Totteridge Long Pond. Mrs. Lattimer readily gave me permission to spend the … Continue reading →

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American Soldier in World War II

Posted on March 15, 2014 by brushedwithmystery
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Great Grandmother’s Blanket?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by brushedwithmystery

I found my great-grandmother’s baby photo in the bottom of a trunk.   Her name was Laura Bedell by marriage.  I really would never have known it was her save the hand written note attached to it.  I recognized my grandfather’s … Continue reading →

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Granfather’s Journal (16 years old): Chapter 5

Posted on February 21, 2014 by brushedwithmystery

Soon afterwards I commenced to go to Queen Elisabeth Grammar School in High Barnet. It was not a real boarding school but the headmaster took in a few boys and I was duly installed as one of the few. The … Continue reading →

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