Features

Curated articles that explore the rich intersections of history, craftsmanship, and collecting culture. These long-form pieces are your gateway to learning something new, seeing the familiar in a fresh light, and connecting with the past meaningfully.

October 17, 2004 / Art, Art Nouveau, Features, Japanese Art, Jewelry, Rococo

Art Nouveau versus Arts & Crafts Jewelry

Art Nouveau versus Arts & Crafts Jewelry - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - October 2004 by Elyse Zorn Karlin ...

September 17, 2004 / Art, Art Deco, Features, MFA Boston, Museums

Art Deco 1909 to 1939: Groundbreaking Exhibit's Final Stop at MFA Boston

Art Deco 1909 to 1939: Groundbreaking Exhibit's Final Stop at MFA Boston - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - September ...

August 11, 2004 / Features, Jim Owens, North Carolina, Pottery, Seagrove

North Carolina Seagrove Pottery: The Transition Period

North Carolina Seagrove Pottery: The Transition Period - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - August 2004 by A. Everette James ...

July 11, 2004 / Art, drawing, Features, Maxfield Parrish, Photography, Smithsonian

The Art of Maxfield Parrish: Full of Beauty, Imagination, & Fanciful Worlds

Photography and the Smithsonian: the Wonder and Power of the Photographic Image - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - July ...

June 11, 2004 / Features, Photography, Smithsonian

Photography and the Smithsonian: the Wonder and Power of the Photographic Image

Photography and the Smithsonian: the Wonder and Power of the Photographic Image - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - June ...

May 14, 2004 / Ceramics, Features, Pottery, William Henry Grueby

Grueby: the View From 100 Years

Grueby: the View From 100 Years - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - May 2004 By Steve Fales [quote style="boxed"]"To ...

April 17, 2004 / Blenko, Eureka Art Glass, Features, Glass, modernist

Blenko – Uniquely American Modernist Glass

Blenko: Uniquely American Modernist Glass - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - April 2004 Text and Photographs by Damon Crain ...

February 4, 2004 / Botanical, Features, Glass, Glass flowers, Glassmaking, Harvard Botanical Museum, Harvard University, Massachusetts

The Fragile Beauty of Harvard’s Glass Flowers

The Fragile Beauty of Harvard’s Glass Flowers - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - February 2004 Text Excerpted from [amazon_link ...

January 4, 2004 / Baskets, Features, Shaker

Shaker Baskets: Tips on Collecting

Shaker Baskets: Tips on Collecting - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - January 2004 Text and photos By Martha Wetherbee ...

November 16, 2003 / Czech, Dugan glass, Features, Glass

Dugan Art Glass: 1906-1907

Dugan Art Glass: 1906-1907 - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - November 2003 By: Alfredo Villanueva-Collado, Ph.D , Photos by ...

October 23, 2003 / Features, Tea, Tea Caddies, Victorian

Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society

Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - October 2003 Tea caddies or tea chests ...

September 4, 2003 / Features, Howard Pyle, Jessie Willcox Smith, Maxfield Parrish, Museums, Museums and Exhibits, N.C. Wyeth, National Museum of American Illustration, Newport, Norman Rockwell, Rhode Island

The National Museum of American Illustration: A New Treasure in Newport, Rhode Island

The National Museum of American Illustration: A New Treasure in Newport, Rhode Island - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - ...

July 17, 2003 / Art, Ellen St Sure, Features, Giddings Hyde Ballou

Artistic Detective Work: Finding the elusive work of Giddings Hyde Ballou

Artistic Detective Work: Finding the elusive work of Giddings Hyde Ballou - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - July ...

June 11, 2003 / Advertising, Features, Post-Civil War

Signs of the Time: Post-Civil War Advertising

Signs of the Time: Post-Civil War Advertising - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - June 2003 By Harvey Leventhal ...

May 4, 2003 / Fashion, Features, Hawaiian Shirts, Textiles

Designs from the Golden Age of Hawaiian Shirts

Designs from the Golden Age of Hawaiian Shirts - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - May 2003 by Gary ...

April 11, 2003 / Art, Features, Glassmaking, Quezal

Quezal Art Glass

Quezal Art Glass - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - April 2003 By Malcolm Mac Neil Some of the ...

March 4, 2003 / Alain Locke, Art, Billie Holiday, Features, Harlem Renaissance, Massachusetts

Their Eyes Were Watching Change: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy

Their Eyes Were Watching Change: The Harlem Renaissance and Its Legacy - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - March ...

February 11, 2003 / Adelaide Alsop Robineau, Edward Lycett, Features, Hand-painted, Jimmy Carter, Porcelain

Hand-Painted Porcelain: Women Played a Major Role

Hand-Painted Porcelain: Women Played a Major Role - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - February 2003 by Debby DuBay ...

January 11, 2003 / Benny Goodman, Carnegie Hall, Features, Jazz, Music, New York

How I Got to Carnegie Hall: A Retrospective Look at Over 100 Years of One of New York's Most Famous Concert Venues

How I Got to Carnegie Hall: A Retrospective Look at Over 100 Years of One of New York's Most Famous ...

December 4, 2002 / Features, Mignot, Military, Toy Soldiers, World War II

Thoughts Beyond Counterpane – On Collecting Toy Soldiers, Civilians and More

Thoughts Beyond Counterpane - On Collecting Toy Soldiers, Civilians, and More - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - December ...

November 4, 2002 / Features, Museums, Museums and Exhibits, Norman Rockwell

The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge

The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - November 2002 Stockbridge, MA - The ...

October 11, 2002 / Albert Otten, Art, Elizabeth B Noyce, Features, Hamilton Easter Field, Joan Whitney Payson, Maine, Museums, Museums and Exhibits, Portland, Scott M Black, Winslow Homer

Three Centuries of Art and Architecture at the Portland Museum of Art

Three Centuries of Art and Architecture at the Portland Museum of Art - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - ...

September 17, 2002 / Antique Clocks, Antique Marketplace News, Clocks, Expert Insights, Features

Antique Clocks: Time to Buy? …Tips & Trends for Dealers & Collectors

Antique Clocks: time to Buy? Tips and Trends for Dealers and Collectors - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - ...

August 16, 2002 / American Indian Art, Antique Marketplace News, Expert Insights, Features, Guides & Tips

Top Ten Points to Value in American Indian Art

Top Ten Points to Value in American Indian Art by Gregory Schaaf, Ph.D. People often ask, "What should I consider ...

August 16, 2002 / American Indian, Antique Marketplace News, Art, Baskets, Beadwork, Carvings, Features, Jewelry, Native American, Paintings, Pottery, Sculpture, Textiles

Collecting Indian Art: Baskets, Beadwork, Carvings, Jewelry, Paintings, Pottery, Sculptures, and Textiles

Collecting Indian Art: Baskets, Beadwork, Carvings, Jewelry, Paintings, Pottery, Sculptures, and Textiles - The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles - ...