Forbes House Museum Mourns Passing of Founder Dr H. A. Crosby Forbes & Trustee Emeritus Brad Richardson – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2012 It is with great sadness the Forbes House Museum announces the passing of…
Southwestern Indian Rings: Souvenirs and Art – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles, July 2012 By Paula A. Baxter When I decided to write about Southwestern Indian rings, mainly Navajo and Pueblo, I was motivated by a key conversation I’d…
Gladys Emerson Cook – Cats, Dogs, & Erte? – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2012 By Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell, The Halloween Queen® Women artists are often neglected and forgotten by posterity even if they were hugely successful…
Ken’s Korner Web Extra: The Liberty Bell – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2012 The iconic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, an enduring symbol of American freedom dating to the colonial era, is getting a wax job. A…
Ken’s Korner Web Extra: ‘Door of Paradise’ bound for museum – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2012 The ‘Door of Paradise’ – the nickname given by Michelangelo to an 8-ton gilded bronze door beautifully crafted in the15th century by…
Ken’s Korner Web Extra: Washington’s copy of Constitution sold – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – July 2012 George Washington’s personal copies of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, housed in a book saying President of the United States on…
Ancient Roman ships found in deep water Two ancient Roman vessels dating to the third century have been found almost a mile deep off the coast of a small Greek island, an intriguing find because it challenges an accepted theory that…
Bringing Nature Into Your Home With Art, Antiques, and Design – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles, June 2012 By Jane Prentiss What better time to write about nature than in the early summer? All through the silent winter and…
Laundry Day Blues – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – June 2012 By Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell, The Halloween Queen® After Eve was expelled from the Garden of Eden she was forced into doing all of the laundry. Every Monday…
This month’s issue features a look at Native American rings: their history and value as collectibles, by Paula Baxter. The cover features a vibrant selection from Baxter’s collection. These southwestern pieces are both art and souvenirs. Also in this month’s issue,…
