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How many folks who have collectibles have appropriate documentation of their treasures in case of a catastrophe? Fenton pieces, Carnival glass, Depression glass and Early American glass pieces fill cabinets, decorate shelves and displays across America. Many of these treasures are rare or elusive pieces that cannot be easily found outside the home. If a catastrophe happened and you had to document your collectibles to receive insurance proceeds, could you do so? Glass companies had common denominators that has resulted in a lack of records and documentation of what was produced. All used fire in their processes and fire fighting technology was not as advanced as today. Most pieces can be found for sale online, and a value established, if the pattern and characteristics of the piece can be identified. A picture is worth a 1000 words and even more memories. Take a few moments one evening or weekend, very soon, and photograph at the least, both the top and bottom, if not from more angles, of your collectibles pieces. Store these pictures on a cd or disk in your lock box or desk at your office. In the event you suffer a loss of your items, the photos can identify the pieces and their value. Being prepared can help minimize the efforts you might wish you had put forth.