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 […]
Category Archives: Journal of Antiques Magazine
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 […]
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