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Vintage Fans That Define Summer Décor

Original 1918 Menominee Stationary "Clamshell" Desk Fan
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the slow, rhythmic hum of a vintage electric fan. Before central air conditioning became standard, these elegant machines stood as the ultimate symbol of summertime relief. Today, ...

Two Public Art Installations Unveiled at the Brooklyn Museum and UOVO

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Brooklyn Museum Press Release Melissa Joseph’s distinctive work takes over Brooklyn with an installation on the steps of the Brooklyn Museum’s outdoor plaza and a 50-by-50-foot mural on UOVO’s facility ...

Sick Glass and Ways to Deal With It

Understanding Glass Disease
Content from Antiques Arena, antiquesarena.com. Used with permission.  Edited by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor, Journal of Antiques Glass, a material celebrated for its beauty and durability, is not immune to ...

The Summer Treasures Trail: A Cross-Country Road Trip Through Vintage America

The Summer Treasures Trail: A Cross-Country Road Trip Through Vintage America
For antique enthusiasts, summer marks the beginning of an exhilarating season packed with opportunities to uncover hidden gems. Picture the quaint fields of New England, where charming local fairs revive ...

Vinyl Records and the Meaning of Music Memorabilia: Identity, Beauty, and Belonging

Dantes HiFi in Miami, the areaメs first vinyl listening bar.
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Music memorabilia—especially vinyl records—serves as more than a nostalgic nod to the past. For many collectors, it is an intricate, deeply personal, and socially meaningful ...

The Next Big Hit? Music Trading Cards & the New Wave of Collecting

Beatles bubble-gum in display box sold for $4,000 in 2019 at Heritage Auctions.
By Laurence Carpenter, Music Memorabilia Expert From vintage concert posters to stage-used guitars, music memorabilia has long captured the hearts of collectors. But a new format is quietly gaining traction ...

Contemporary Japanese Art Returns to Highfield Hall & Gardens this Summer – Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the College Women’s Association of Japan

Reika Iwami, Fuji Looks Good in Water, AP (Artist's Proof), woodcut, 1995. Courtesy of CWAJ.
Falmouth, MA - Highfield Hall & Gardens is proud to welcome back the College Women's Association of Japan (CWAJ) Contemporary Japanese Print Show this summer. As the exclusive U.S. venue ...

Jukebox Journeys: Exploring the History, Collectibles, and Musical Impact of a Cultural Icon

Now this … this beauty right here? This is not just a jukebox – it’s a time capsule. Pulled straight from the legendary Whispering Pines juke joint down in Mississippi. You can almost hear the blues still echoing off the chrome. Every nick, every smudge – it all tells a story. This machine didn’t just play records … it played memories.
by Rob Wolfe At the turn of the 20th century, music took a revolutionary turn with the introduction of records, first made from shellac and later from vinyl. These early ...

Collection of Hans Christian Andersen Materials to be Auctioned at Bonhams April 21-29

Collection of Hans Christian Andersen Materials to be Auctioned at Bonhams April 21-29
A once-in-a-generation collection of materials related to Hans Christian Andersen—the Danish author renowned for his timeless fairy tales that have shaped literary history and inspired cultural phenomena across generations—will be ...

Makes Good Cents: Vintage Gumball Machines

This Norris Master machine, in excellent original working condition and made during the 1920s, sold for $600 in a 2012 auction.
by Douglas R. Kelly All of the debate surrounding the U.S. government’s potential elimination of the penny—a coin with a long and illustrious history—ignores what I think might be the ...

It’s A Cardboard Thing

Robby the Robot windup from the movie Forbidden Planet and its killer box.
by Douglas R. Kelly Ironing vintage toy boxes and writing about the process in the February issue of the Journal got me thinking about some of the other boxes on ...

Breweriana and Rob Wolfe: A Passion for Collecting

Porcelain beer trays. The value ranges from $600 to $2,500.
by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers Among the many categories of collectibles I encounter, one that stands out for historical significance and nostalgic appeal is breweriana. This niche area of ...