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Prefer to read offline? Download the November Journal of Antiques using the link below Download the November issue here to print out: November Issue ...

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The State of Estates This edition of the Journal of Antiques covers the Etiquette, Rules, and Tips for Beginners regarding Estate Sales as well as which items to look for ...

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National Parks This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining the history of the American National Parks and the collectibles and souvenirs associated with them, including vintage water ...

Vintage Fashion This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining the collecting of vintage and estate jewelry, clothing and accessories.   Prefer to read offline? Download the July ...

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Summer Fun This issue of The Journal of Antiques, includes articles examining convertible toy cars, vintage fans, and the history of ice cream. Additionally, our article, "The Summer Treasures Trail: ...

As the last traces of winter fade away and the days stretch joyfully under the warm sun, a delightful energy fills the air! In this issue, we're bringing you: A ...

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Reflections on Glass Glass never gets old, holding its shape and purpose long after interest has waned in the marketplace and its maker, a name from the past. Recently, my ...

Hidden History We are a civilization inspired by discovery, whether that leads us to look upwards to the heavens, underground for what time and nature has buried, or to the ...

Militaria In the realm of collecting, militaria holds a special place. Beyond the pursuit of rare and unique items, collectors of military artifacts are engaged in an act of preservation, ...

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Entering a New Year As we enter a new year, it's fun to look back a century to see how far we've come while we look forward and imagine what ...

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider ...

Holidays not only celebrate our culture and religion but bring generations of family and friends to the table. For these occasions, we take out our special china, prepare traditional meals, ...

One of the most beloved aspects of antiquing, collecting, and thrifting is what we collectors call "the hunt"; knowing that your next great find is still out there just waiting ...

On July 4, 2026, America will be celebrating its semiquincentennial with special events planned over the next year and a half in cities, towns, and museums across the country to ...

Counter-Culture Vibes According to the Museum of Youth Culture, Mod is defined as “a youth subculture whose origins can be traced back to the late 1950s and a group of ...

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Space Age Collectibles Ask anyone over the age of 60 to name a significant memory and many will say they can recall watching the Apollo 11 moon landing on July ...

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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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Transportation is a subject that seems to be always in the news these days and usually for the wrong reasons. But that is not the story we are looking to ...

Live long enough and you'll outlive many of the companies, products, and brands you grew up with. They may no longer be in business but like many of the companies ...

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Glass, an inorganic compound found in many forms in the natural world, has been man-made into practical and decorative objects since the Late Bronze Age. Over the millennia, the process, ...

While tin might be considered the antique of metals, remnants of its dominant presence in the world since its extraction and earliest use during the Bronze Age are evident today ...

Patronesses of History If history has taught us anything, it's that it takes a woman to get the job done! That has certainly been the case in the collector world ...

2024 Show Directory DON'T LIKE READING ONLINE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T ENLARGE THE PAGE TO SUIT YOUR VIEW? TRY THIS TIP: Look for the "looking glass' icon in the black band ...

Ephemera! In this issue dedicated to Ephemera, we also explore the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at The Ohio State University, Advertising Trade Cards, and other non-sport card collectibles; ...

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider ...

Antique Gift Giving All of us at the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles thank you for reading and supporting us this past year. We enjoy the task of finding new stories ...

The American Wild West Thanks to Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the “Yellowstone” series, there is new-found popularity in the romantic allure of the American Wild West.  But long before ...

Time is Ticking Horology is the study and measurement of time and also refers to the art of making clocks and watches. Keeping time is almost as old as time, ...

Collectors' Toys In the 20th and early 21st centuries, mass-produced franchises of toys have shaped the childhoods of people the world over. From LEGOs to board games and Beanie Babies, ...

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2023 Show Directory Prefer to read offline? Download the Updated Show Directory using the link below Download the Updated Show Directory here: Updated Show Directory ...

Sports Fans Collect You can always spot a sports fan in the crowd, whether at the stadium or on the street. They'll be the ones sporting head-to-toe branded attire that ...

Stories of Recovery Whether you are an antiquer, collector, curator, or just someone who enjoys bringing old things back to life, the word "recovery" as it relates to items you ...

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Stories Our Textiles Tell Best and rare examples of pre-mid-20th century clothing, accessories, and textiles that have survived the proverbial ‘wear and tear’ of history populate museum and private collections ...

Science and Technology Behind every modern invention is a spark of innovation that in some cases was lit back in the 19th century, an era of rapidly accelerating scientific discovery ...

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Made of Glass If you have an interest in the history and artistry of glass and want to learn more about the companies and designers behind the antique and vintage ...

Our enduring love of the movies is the catalyst behind a popular and escalating-in-value Hollywood memorabilia market, which encompasses everything from movie posters to signed photos, costumes, props, sketches, film ...

Ever drive by a house you love and know its style? Or pick up a piece of glass or pottery at a show or flea market but you can't date ...

In this issue, we look at the companies and products that remain, a century later, a part of our popular culture and collectible interests: In 1923, British archaeologist and Egyptologist ...

2023 Show Directory DON'T LIKE READING ONLINE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T ENLARGE THE PAGE TO SUIT YOUR VIEW? TRY THIS TIP: Look for the "looking glass' icon in the black band ...

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider ...

Happy Holidays! Working on your holiday gift-giving list? This year, rather than purchasing a mass-produced plastic toy, a high-priced piece of electronic gadgetry, or an unwanted item of clothing, consider ...

While branding is and always has been an essential part of building any successful business, standing out from the crowd is harder than ever with all the new outlets and ...

Every culture - ever religion - every person mourns in their own way. The sentiment behind that expression, however, is universal; honoring a loved one in a way that publicly ...

The United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, commonly known as the Shakers, was a Protestant sect founded in England in 1749 with roots in two extreme 17th-century religions: ...

Brimfield Show Guide Three times a year, the Brimfield shows attract thousands of dealers and show-goers from around the world looking to stroll down Memory Lane, add to their collection, ...

Our Old House Story Every old house has a story to tell, which is part of the appeal for those of us who love old homes; however, owning an old ...

With the start of summer, the antique trade traditionally moves business outdoors. Fields, fairgrounds, and outdoor venues, dormant through the winter months, and some even longer due to pandemic restrictions ...

Brimfield Show Guide Three times a year, the Brimfield shows attract thousands of dealers and show-goers from around the world looking to stroll down Memory Lane, add to their collection, ...

2022 Show Directory DON'T LIKE READING ONLINE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T ENLARGE THE PAGE TO SUIT YOUR VIEW? TRY THIS TIP: Look for the "looking glass' icon in the black band ...

American Fashion American fashion has a history all its own. In this issue learn more about America's work clothing manufacturer Carhartt and how it's making a fashion comeback, how American ...

Love and Courtship In period-era dramas, courtship is romanticized; carriage rides through the country, chaperoned walks on the promenade, evenings spent in the company of others at balls and dinner ...

Brimfield Show Guide Three times a year, the Brimfield shows attract thousands of dealers and show-goers from around the world looking to stroll down Memory Lane, add to their collection, ...

This editorial special covers all things glass. Learn more about forms of embellished glass, the back story behind Lalique's jump from making art nouveau jewelry to art deco glass, the ...

A Touch of Glass If buyer interest and auction results are any indications, then antique glass bottles, from flasks to bitters, will be enjoying another strong year in 2022. Glass ...

Barnstorming Barns are an enduring symbol of America's earliest settlement history. Built to protect animals and crops, in the first half of the 20th century, barns went from a structure ...

Behind the Seams | Slave for Hire | Thomas Jennings | Cutting Across Time: Cesar Chelor ...

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