...13, 1861, Fort Sumpter (sic) was attacked by the rebels on the above date. Thank god we have a government.” The inscription only recently came to light when Dillon’s great-great-grandson,...
...converted to upright models in which an upper compartment held the ice and disseminated cold air to adjoining compartments and shelves. The ice melted slowly, and the water was directed...
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles January 2013 issue features “Fairyland Lustre” by Stuart Slavid, “Liquidity in the Comic Book Market” by By J.C. Vaughn, Guess What by Bob Cahn...
...the most forested, sparsely settled, and perhaps, the most independent-minded of New England states. Illustrated with well over 200 images drawn from several collections, these pages contain many rare and...
...distinguishing their owner and adding an aesthetic complement to any interior. Today, visitors can appreciate their beauty while learning about important developments in European clock making. The Met’s holdings include...
Ken’s Korner: Barry Halper, baseball memorabilia collector – The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles – March 2006 Until his recent death from complications of diabetes in December, Barry Halper owned...
...For the competition, students in grades K–12 were invited to design Google Doodles inspired by the theme “If I could travel in time, I’d visit…” The Pennsylvania finalists (consisting of...
...new west wing introduces visitors to eight of what will be a total of 20 completely reimagined exhibitions and galleries when the Museum completes its renovation in 2026. Re-launching The...
...the masks were Katsinan (or “friends” masks). If the sale had been halted by, say, court order, it could have paved the way for French museums to empty their collections....
...Obama’s historical nomination as the first black major-party candidate brought out pride in minority communities and led to the sale of Obama buttons in such unorthodox venues as convenience stores....
