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 […]
Category Archives: Journal of Antiques Magazine
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Apr
Apr
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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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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: […]
