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The Hobby of Brass Rubbing...

Posted by Frank Piazza on

Brass Rubbing has been a popular hobby during the past century. It is the picture made when you rub with paper and wax on a monumental brass.  A monumental brass or just “brass” is an engraved sheet of brass made as a monument to a medieval knight and laid originally on top of his tomb.  Many of these knights were from Normandy, France and the brass was imported from Germany. Thousands of brasses remain to be seen in cathedrals and churches some in Europe but most of them in England.  AD 1277 – These early brasses depicted knights and their...

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'Tis The Season!

Posted by Frank Piazza on

As we begin to approach another year and pause to appreciate the spirit of the season with friends and family, I am grateful. Wishing you all good health, happiness and prosperity! On hiatus and will return for shipping on 12.30.2022 Any order placed now until 01.01.2022 are subject to free shipping and freight credited back to you. Thank you! Add color to the reverse side of corsets too! Create a statement! The Prussian Tape has been updated with quantities and colors. Get them while they last

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Stella...!

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Tis the season ...

Posted by Frank Piazza on

Enjoy you holidays with a bit more fun and check out all the creative possibilities.  So many new items have been added.  Euro Boning now in other sizes and strengths.  Afghans for the the vintage clique vibe. New grommet sizes.  A few new drapery supplies.  Prussian Tapes now in limited color and widths and more colors and widths to be added in the new year. Just to mention a few.  

As always, please email info@gotanotion.com for any questions or concerns or samples that you would like.  

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25 Days – 25% - No Fooling!

Posted by Frank Piazza on

With the struggle of our industry still being very real, GAN is offering 25% discount on every order with a minimum of $125.00, placed in the month of April.                In addition, GAN will match your discount with a donation to the CIC - Costume Industry Coalition!  Many new and exciting products in Boning and Buttons and Pins and oh my…the Attic!  Spread the word!

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