Collectibles
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Explore a galaxy of collectibles, from antique advertising to vintage toys, comic books to postcards, glass to posters, and beyond. Heaven knows what you'll discover.
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Queen Victoria's Mourning Jewelry
The monarch of mourning made memorial jewelry fashionable, and in the time of COVID-19, there is renewed interest in Victorian pieces made for remembering loved ones.
The Religious History of Hummel Figurines
How did a young Franciscan sister help launch one of the most successful and recognizable collectibles in history? The story of Berta Hummel and the history of her namesake figurines are forever intertwined.
The Man Behind Ruby Lane's Success
Tom Johnson knew there had to be a better way to find the things he loved. So he started a company, named it after his mother, and changed how we shop in the online vintage marketplace.
The Civil War Sun Picture Tax
To help defray the costs of the Civil War, the U.S. government issued revenue stamps to photographers and taxed them for sunlight.
Liz Taylor's Fling with Avon Jewelry
The actress was famous for having two striking love affairs in her life: one with men and another with jewelry. Her relationship with Avon Costume Jewelry leaves collectors breathless.
Vintage Gelatin Molds
Vintage gelatin and jelly molds are highly collectible, come in all sizes and shapes and add nostalgic charm to kitchens.
Terry Kovel, the Grande Dame of Antiques
At 92, Terry Kovel remains an enduring icon in the Antiques and Collectibles field. How did she and her late husband, Ralph, make the hobby accessible for millions? Terry shares their secret.
Vintage Dresses Celebrate Spring
Floral prints are a spring fashion trend for 2021, but these dresses prove that flowers have been celebrated through history.
The Hobo News Was Newspaper Devoted to Hobo Culture
New York paper from 1937, written by hobos for hobos, had a surprisingly long print run, was a hit during World War II, and even once drew acclaimed author W. Somerset Maugham to write a story.
Faces give clues to cameos' age, materials
Cameos are often carved from shell, hardstone, and even glass. Learn the history of cameo jewelry, and what makes some cameos more desirable than others.
Ten Things You Didn't Know: Ansel Adams
Why was Ansel Adams considered one of the most important environmental photographers of all time? Discover 10 Things You Didn't Know about this pioneering photographer.
Haute Heels: The Vintage Shoe Designs of Roger Vivier
Rising to fame as a shoe designer for Christian Dior in the 1950s, Roger Vivier is renowned for his innovations and bejeweled, sculptural creations.
Doris Day: 10 Things You Didn't Know
In movies, Doris Day epitomized the girl next door. Wholesome, cute and eternally perky. She was virtuous yet undeniably sexy. But that was the Hollywood star. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the real Doris Day.
The Beautiful World of Photographer Slim Aarons
Who was Slim Aarons? The American postwar photographer captured the fantastical, idealized world of the rich and famous, socialites, jet-setters and celebrities in an era before Instagram and Twitter.
It's Coca-Cola Vs. Pepsi for This Collecting Couple
When a Pepsi-collecting husband and a Coke-collecting wife buy a vintage trailer they name Bubbles, you know they are in for carbonated fun.
