A walk-through of American glass styles and inspiration with Peter Wade In the late 1800s, Canary glass was “all the rage” in Victorian households. This glass was a pale […]
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by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor Everyone has their favorite chair, whether it is an ergonomic masterpiece or an overstuffed recliner. Even our pets tend to own their spots when allowed […]
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher From 19th century miners and railroad workers to the cowboys of the Old West, hippies, rock stars, fashion models, and adults and children of all […]
by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor One-hundred years ago, Bertha Alexander turned the porcelain doll industry on its head when she transformed into Madame Alexander and became a maker of dolls […]
By Douglas R. Kelly Pittsburgh Pirates fans have been through it. So have Baltimore Orioles fans and Detroit Tigers fans. But as difficult as the loss of historic ballparks has […]
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher One Hundred years ago this coming February, British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter entered an undiscovered burial chamber in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings to […]
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher, in an exclusive interview with Alex Winter of Hake’s Auctions In November, Hake’s Auctions held a non-sports card auction featuring the collections of two long-time, […]
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher The Walt Disney Company has a big birthday to celebrate in 2023 and they will be throwing the biggest party ever for fans and friends […]
By Donald-Brian Johnson “Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus lane!” – Gene Autry & Oakley Haldeman, 1947 Santa. St. Nick. Father Christmas. […]
By Carrie Polales Sansing They are known by various names. Light-ups, lawn art, plastic kitsch, illuminated figures, or simply blow molds. An Obsession Begins I recall the first time […]