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APRIL 2009 SOURCE GUIDE
	Eye on Antiques: The Romance of the Kentucky Rifle The accuracy of these beautifully crafted long guns—most made in Pennsylvania— helped American pioneers conquer the frontier as they moved westward.
	Living in History Cheryl Bernstein loved Hudson Valley history and got three families’ worth when she and husband Gene bought a 1759 Dutch farmhouse.
	Rich House on Poor Soil Intact original features and landscaped gardens attracted Sue and Gary Wirth to their tiny three-quarter Connecticut cape, now fully furnished with New England antiques.
	The Brother Gardeners A mutual love of plants drew American John Bartram and Englishman Peter Collinson into a long-term partnership that changed the face of European gardening.
	Life in Early America: Naming Their Babies American parents showed another side of their individuality and broke with European tradition in naming their children, eschewing Richard and Ann for Parvis and Lettice.
	Side-by-Side: A Most Valuable Accessory Bed hangings not only spoke of a household’s wealth—they cost more than the bed itself—they also helped conserve heat and protect privacy in crowded colonial homes.