For
over 20 years, I have turned the discards of New York City
into artifact art which expresses my passion for Gotham's
history. Hundreds of people visitors to this great city
from every corner of the globe and New Yorkers alike have
purchased my artwork so as to own a piece of old New York.
Virtually
all of the bottles, pottery, and relics in my artwork, dating
back to the 1600s, are recovered from sites that are being
developed and otherwise would be destroyed or lost forever.
I invite you to enjoy my artwork and the tales of New York's
past.
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We
would like to thank all of our customers for shopping
at our booth at Columbus Circle Holiday market this
year...had a great time talking to every body, telling
and hearing stories. We wish you a happy and healthy
new year.
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All of our effort in recovering artifacts here in
New York City is mostly focused on sites being destroyed
in development. Our aim is to save the past and
share with the public."
We
will be back at Greenflea
Market Columbus Avenue on 77th street on March.
For other locations on friday and Saturday and other
show will add soon.
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My Book Review
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Product details*
Hardcover: 128 pages
* Publisher: Mark
Batty Publisher ( November 2010)
Photos by J,K.
Putnam
* Language English
* ISBN-10: 098207543X
In
the space between archaeology and history stand men like
Scott Jordan, a native New Yorker who has been digging around
in the citys soil for the better part of his life. What
began as a childhood hobby searching for treasure evolved
into a lifestyle that has resulted in Jordan haunting building
sites throughout the five boroughs, attempting to recover
history before it is paved over forever. Using shovels,
mesh sieves, canvas rucksacks, ingenuity and an incredible
amount of determination, Jordan has amassed an overwhelming
collection of antique bottles, china, toys, shoes and other
items, which together create a patchwork historical narrative
of New York City and its earliest settlers. As a self-trained
historian and restorer of damaged objects, Jordan is not
only privy to a unique take on early American history, but
his adventures weave together into a tremendous factual
and speculative examination of the past, by returning it
to the present for all to enjoy. Past Objects features some
of Jordans favorite objects and stories, sure to appeal
to anyone intrigued by history, antiques and popular culture.
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