By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Despite the constraints of slavery, poverty, lack of education, and social and racial discrimination, these seven men defied the odds and went on to influence, […]
Author Archives: Maxine Carter-Lome
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On Friday, May 17th, Brimfield Auction Acres in Brimfield, MA, took its place on The National Register of Historic Places as the birthplace and originator of the World Famous “Brimfield […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Federal Massachusetts shelf clock made by Aaron Willard chimed on time […]
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by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor The Teamsters Master Freight Agreement JANUARY 15, 1964 – A monumental day in Teamsters history when the first National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA) was […]
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By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Most collectors acquire their treasures through traditional methods – purchasing from dealers or at auctions that specialize in physical items within their areas of interest. […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Caille Bros. (Detroit) musical Triple Ellipse three-games-in-one upright slot machine in […]
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By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher On July 4, 1840, the steamer Britannia departed Liverpool, England on her maiden transatlantic journey, bound for Boston, MA carrying mail, passengers, and freight. Fifteen […]
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In May of 2021, eBay consolidated its categories, requiring sellers to use Item Specifics (product attributes) to ensure buyers can find their listings. This change required sellers to “abandon perfectly […]
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Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Cougar Gasoline 6-foot, double-sided porcelain sign sold for $192,000 at a Premier Advertising […]
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By Thomas Denenberg, PhD John Wilmerding Director and CEO, Shelburne Museum The exhibition All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955 is on view at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, […]
