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"