If you’ve been around antiques for a while you may know the name Kovel. Ralph […]
Tracing the History of McKee Glass
I was recently gifted a McKee Glass item, though since it unmarked I had no […]
The Most Popular Typewriter in the World: Underwood No.5
The Underwood No.5 was once known as “the most popular typewriter in the world.” It […]
Vintage Clothing Care Tips: How They Made Clothes And Accessories Last Longer in 1951
Seasons changing mean wardrobe changing. Time to tuck away your current season faves and get […]
Yesterday’s News: How Vintage Newspapers Preserve America’s History
For many years, my job was helping people sort through their things as part of […]
The Evolution of Loungewear
The evolution of loungewear began in East Asia, around the 14the century. As Japan and […]
The S & H Ideabook : What Could You Get With Green Stamps?
There were at least 200 trading stamp companies in the 1950s and 1960s, but one […]
Trading Stamps: What They Were and How They Worked
In the 1950s and 1960s, two books were treated with reverence because they were the […]
Collecting Vintage Luggage
Before we look at collecting vintage luggage, let’s first talk about the history of luggage. […]
The Secret Decoder Ring: Nordic Runes
What a treat to discover that random carvings on a piece of folk art offered […]
The Evolution of Steuben Glass
Since 1903, Steuben Glass has been one of the highest quality glass makers in the […]
Games We Played: Modern Games with Historic Roots
Before we all had computers and mobile phones on which to play games, the games […]
Tips For Dating Your Vintage and Antiques: Zippers, Denim, Fabrics, Lighting, Pottery and Glass
If you have ever bought or inherited anything vintage or antique, one of the first […]
Appreciating Antique and Vintage Doorstops
Some items are timeless collectibles, one of those being antique and vintage doorstops. Originally appearing […]
1960s Flower Power Jewelry
Like many vintage trends, there isn’t a whole lot of information on 1960s flower power […]
1976: The Year America Turned 200
With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up, we’re reviewing previous landmark birthdays, […]
1926: The Year America Turned 150
With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up, we’re taking a retrospective spin […]
1876: The Year America Turned 100
With the 250th birthday of the United States coming up, we’re taking a dive into […]
A Vintage Classic: Rocking Chairs
A piece of furniture made to soothe the soul. Such is the origin of the […]
Using AI for Vintage Research
You can’t escape the headlines about AI. What will it mean for jobs? Is it […]