Journal of Antiques Magazine

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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