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.
20 Things You Should Always Buy at Estate Sales
by Tamara White Estate sales are the one place where the saying “One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure” holds ...
8 Essential Estate Sale Tips for Buyers in 2025
Estate sales are more than a way to clear out a home — they’re curated snapshots of a life, where ...
Closets: The Overlooked Spot You Should Always Check At Estate Sales For The Best Treasures
The real hidden gems are often tucked away in unexpected places. By Nicole Letts https://www.southernliving.com/reasons-to-check-closets-at-estate-sales-11748953 Kimberly Murstein and her grandmother, ...
Estate Sales 101: Etiquette, Rules, and Tips for Beginners
Reprinted from www.invaluable.com/blog/estate-sales | Edited for space The sale of late Zsa Zsa Gabor’s furniture, jewelry, artwork, and other belongings ...
Souvenir Travel Pennants: Rally ‘Round The Flags
By Donald-Brian Johnson A pennant to make sure honeymooners didn’t forget their visit to New York’s Niagara Falls. They fluttered ...
The Significance and Nostalgia of the WPA National Park Posters
By Jessica Kosinski There is something magical about the bold lines and vibrant colors of vintage National Park posters. These ...
The Vintage Water Decals of America’s National Parks
by Ron Wolfe of American Pickers In the world of vintage collectibles, few items evoke the spirit of adventure and ...
Glamping Gear and the Creation of the National Park Service
“50 Nifty Finds #12: Glamping Gear.” U.S. Department of the Interior. Last modified January 30, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/50-nifty-finds-12-glamping-gear.htm. The word “glamping” ...
From Past to Present: The Story of National Parks in American History
Article by the National Park Service, nps.gov Welcome to a journey through time as we explore the rich history and ...
Vintage Accessories that are Trending Today
Reprinted with permission from Wardrobe Shop, www.wardrobeshop.com Vintage accessories have become all the rage once again, thanks to the change ...
Vintage and Men: Show Your Style, Gentlemen!
By Judy Gonyeau The craze for vintage continues to rev up the popularity of reclaimed goods, regardless of if the ...
Keli Goff’s Meaningful Fashion: Collecting Clothing with a Story
This article was inspired in part by the original Town & Country feature, “Dress for Success: Keli Goff on Collecting ...
Ragtop Summer: Taking a Look At Convertible Toy Cars
by Douglas R. Kelly Here in New England, winter loosens its grip reluctantly, often over-staying its welcome deep into the ...
Vintage Fans That Define Summer Décor
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the slow, rhythmic hum of a vintage electric fan. Before central air conditioning became standard, these elegant ...
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream! The Sweet History of Ice Cream
Inspired by a personal essay circulated initially in a 2014 Article “Kitchen Collectibles: Ice Cream Freezers” by Diana Bulls, this article ...
Sick Glass and Ways to Deal With It
Content from Antiques Arena, antiquesarena.com. Used with permission. Edited by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor, Journal of Antiques Glass, a material ...
The Summer Treasures Trail: A Cross-Country Road Trip Through Vintage America
For antique enthusiasts, summer marks the beginning of an exhilarating season packed with opportunities to uncover hidden gems. Picture the ...
Collect the Orchestra: Instruments of Renown
By Judy Gonyeau, managing editor On February 7 of this year, a 311-year-old Stradivarius violin sold for $11.25 million at ...
Picture Perfect: Vogue Picture Records
Article and photos by Donald-Brian Johnson Downbeat magazine called them “the discs that sparkle with color.” Gimbel’s trumpeted their “new ...
The Next Big Hit? Music Trading Cards & the New Wave of Collecting
By Laurence Carpenter, Music Memorabilia Expert From vintage concert posters to stage-used guitars, music memorabilia has long captured the hearts ...
Stories of Buried Treasure: History Unearthed
2,300-year-old bronze statues unearthed in Italy Archaeologists in Italy discovered more than two dozen beautifully preserved bronze statues from San ...
Time Capsules
by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher A time capsule is a historic cache of goods or information, usually intended as a deliberate ...
There Are Spies Among Us: 18th, 19th, and Early 20th Century Military Espionage As Told By its Hierarchy, Spies, and Gadgets
By Judy Weaver Gonyeau, managing editor The spies from the earliest days of America may not have had the level of ...
The Rise and Fall of the Army Surplus Store
By Brett and Kate McKay, artofmanliness.com You’ve probably been to an army surplus store. They all look pretty much the ...
An Interview with John Sexton, The Civil War Collector
by Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher When it comes to Civil War memorabilia, John Sexton is the go-to guy. His decades as ...
