By Ashley G Garner There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in the fields of Brimfield, Massachusetts. As one of the largest and most famous antique fairs in New England—and arguably the entire country—the Brimfield…
At The Lace Museum, you will find a place to explore all things lace—virtually and in person. Our on-site collections preserve over 10,000 pieces of timeless antique lace, thousands of lacemaking tools, a dedicated research library, and an archive of…
By J.C. Vaughn, President of Gemstone Publishing and Amanda Sheriff, Gemstone’s Editor-Digital For those who only know the Marvel superhero characters through the movies, TV shows, and streaming series, it might come as a surprise that the X-Men were not…
The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts is a unique cultural institution, opened in the 1960s inside a 1890s Victorian house in Chattanooga’s Bluff View Art District to honor the legacy of Anna Safley Houston, a pioneering businesswoman and antique…
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Watercolor On View November 2, 2025–January 19, 2026 American artist Winslow Homer (1836–1910) transformed the medium of watercolor through his relentless spirit of experimentation. His luminous views transport…
by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might be the perfect hobby for you. Whether you’re drawn to the unique designs, the craftsmanship, or the thrill of…
This article was inspired in part by the original Town & Country feature, “Dress for Success: Keli Goff on Collecting Vintage.” All historical references and subject matter are inspired by Keli Goff’s collecting journey. Content has been edited and augmented…
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A first edition copy of L. Frank Baum’s classic book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, with an inscription by artist W.W. Denslow, sold for…
by Douglas R. Kelly Here in New England, winter loosens its grip reluctantly, often over-staying its welcome deep into the month of April. So when I learned in February that my old friend and fellow collector of Tri-Ang Minics, Alan…
By Jessica Kosinski When talking about summer fun, there are certain activities that instantly come to mind: swimming, camping, biking, and more. In between those sun-soaked adventures, everyone has to eat – and few things feel more quintessentially summer than…
