Chicago in 50 Objects from Arcadia Publishing Artist_Gail Chavenelle Handmade by Vanessa Savlen of

Handmade by Vanessa Savlen of Art By Any Means in Rockport

Boysenberry is a deep purple--the ribs really pop on this one

These wood printed earrings were created by Arrowyn Craban Lauer of Little Gold Fox Designs of Portland

This necklace is for you

Put your hair up and show off these beauties

Chicago in 50 Objects from Arcadia Publishing Artist_Gail Chavenelle Handmade by Vanessa Savlen ofWhen investigating the mysteries of Chicago's past, it's helpful to examine the physical evidence. From a fiddle played by a Chicago pioneer and a jersey worn by Michael Jordan to a relic of the Great Chicago Fire and the guns used in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, these talismans chronicle the city's tragedies and triumphs. Some heirlooms shed new light on familiar figures like Louis Sullivan, while others commemorate the contributions of less