It Takes a Little Luck O’ the Irish to Secure St. Patrick’s Day Collectibles (3/12/12)
Enthusiasts who collect vintage holiday decorations greatly enjoy the hunt for St. Patrick’s Day items, especially rare pieces from the … More >>

Collecting Daguerreotypes: Focus in on the Famous and the Unknown Alike (4/12/11)
Collecting daguerreotypes—19th century silver plated photographs—can be a thrilling hunt for any antique fan. The number of collectors looking for … More >>

Collector’s Minute: First Commercial Christmas Card (12/21/10)
To collectors, there is always a “Holy Grail” or the “Stuff of Dreams” for their category of collecting, for which, … More >>

Unusual Family Mementos: Granddad’s FBI Wanted Posters (10/25/10)
Years ago, I came across a bunch of FBI wanted poster cards from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. I … More >>

History Shines Light on Celebrating Halloween Collectibles (10/19/10)
The tradition of Halloween is rooted deep in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, dating back almost 2,000 years. … More >>

The Christmas Card Tale – The Origin of the Ubiquitous Holiday Missive (12/22/09)
How do tell somebody you care? Go to the store, buy a card and let somebody else do the telling … More >>

Dating Your Vintage Photographs (1840 – 1900) Part 2: Women’s Clothing Styles (6/8/09)
Many people inherit photographs of ancestors from generations past and often struggle with the frustrations of identifying the age of … More >>

Dating Your Vintage Photographs (1840 – 1900) Part 1: Image Formats (6/2/09)
Many people inherit photographs of generations of ancestors and struggle with frustrations of identifying exactly who is in each photo. … More >>

A Moment In Time: Collecting Antique Photographs (5/29/09)
As I was busily dusting photos of various family members whose faces line the stairway of our home I was … More >>

The Addictive Art of Collecting Books (1/20/09)
When it comes to the rare, antique or collectible book, for a serious collector, there is more in play than … More >>