This is Part 1 in a Series on Victorian-Era Trade Cards. This popular form of advertising shows the designs and colorful graphics used to capture the imaginations of the public, young and old. Part 1 shows a series of anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables.
Jon Wertheim of 60 Minutes reports on the Panini billion-dollar phenomenon as fans around the world scramble to complete their sticker books with Panini collectible stamps.
When you think of the Wild West, you probably conjure images of cowboys sauntering menacingly through saloon doors, weapon fights, and outlaws robbing trains. The fact is, Hollywood took the intrigue, violence, and lawlessness of the Wild West and ran with it, and we basically have one man to thank for making that happen: Buffalo Bill.
The biggest draw to Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show was often the real life Native Americans performing in it – many of whom came from the Pine Ridge reservation, and were paid quite well. Smithsonian Channel.
Thanks to Howard Products' Restore-A-Finish there are plenty of antique and vintage pieces that should be given a second chance. After reading Brett Howard's article in the July issue and viewing his Before & After case studies, find out which Restore-A-Finish is right for you.
Tour Edith Wharton's summer home, The Mount, in Lenox, Massachusetts and learn more about her aesthetic as a designer and love of books as a writer as a follow up to our article on "The Recovery and Return of Edith Wharton's Library" of books to The Mount.
Mobile Millinery Museum director & author of "1,000 Hats," Norma Shephard, shares exceptional Hattie Carnegie hats from her archive.
Want to see Julian Baumgartner at work after reading our interview with him in the July issue?
As a follow up to our feature "Wool in America" in the June issue, here is an inside look at what life was like for the Lowell mill girls. Pictures are from the actual factory in Lowell, MA.
In 2016, the First Baptist Church celebrated its 240th anniversary. Learn more about the history of this first black church in America at Colonial Williamsburg as a follow up to our feature in the July issue.
Motherboard spends a day with Martin Cooper, the father of the first ever portable, handheld cell phone. 2015
1980s television commercial for cellular telephones.