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Journal of Antiques Magazine

July 2023: Recovery & Restoration

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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 ...

June 2023: Stories Our Textiles Tell

June 2023:  Stories Our Textiles Tell
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 ...

May 2023: Science and Technology

May 2023: Science and Technology
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 ...

April 2023: Made of Glass

April 2023: Made of Glass
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 ...

March 2023: Hooray for Hollywood

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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 ...

February 2023: American Style

February 2023: American Style
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 ...

January 2023: Turning 100

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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 ...

December 2022: Holiday Shopping Guide

December 2022: Holiday Shopping Guide
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 ...

November 2022: The History of Brand Advertising

History of Brand Advertising
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 ...

October 2022: Life in Mourning

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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 ...

September 2022: Shaker Life

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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: ...

August 2022: Our Old Houses

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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 ...