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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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'80s Gave Birth to Cabbage Patch Kids Craze
Near riots broke out in stores with the introduction of Cabbage Patch Kids, the ‘80s toy craze that was born to be a wild success with kids and adults alike.
Vintage Apollo Photographs Celebrate 'One Giant Leap for Mankind'
As NASA looks to return to the Moon fifty years after the final Apollo mission, historical photographs from the collection of Victor Martin-Malburet invite reflection on the legacy of Project Apollo and its profound influence on science, art and human potential.
How to Have Yourself a Vintage Christmas
It's easy to make your holidays magically memorable with vintage finds from Ruby Lane. Try these classics for starters
Final Schroeder Toy Auction Brings $550,000 at Bertoia's
The impressive Aaron and Abby Schroeder collection of toys, mechanical banks and rarities realized $6.25 million in three separate auction events at Bertoia's.
Heartwarming Final 'Winnie-the-Pooh' Drawing Could be Worth $350,000
Arguably the most important Winnie-the-Pooh drawing in existence, the touching last illustration of Pooh and Piglet together in children's classic highlights Bonhams December event.
Jelly Belly Costume Jewelry Clearly Beautiful
Inspired by fine jewelry, the unique designs and construction of 1940s "jelly belly" costume jewelry are a whimsical departure from the costume-jewelry norm
Chatelaines Were The Swiss Army Knife of Victorian Fashion Accessories
Both decorative and functional, chatelaines carried useful household objects primarily for the ease of having each tool at hand at all times.
Most Famous Nickel in The World Sells for $4.2 Million
A bogus 1913 Liberty Head nickel with a sordid yet fascinating history now has millions of reasons to be even more interesting.
Dodie Thayer's Playful Lettuce Ware a Hit with Celebrities and Collectors
In its salad days, Thayer’s quirky lettuce ware was an entertaining must-have for Frank Sinatra, Jackie O and other A-list celebrities. Today it demands top dollar at auction.
Do you Remember Home Party Jewelry?
Taking root in the late 1940s, selling Sarah Coventry and other costume jewelry to your friends at home parties was a big hit with postwar housewives looking to make a little cash of their own. And the jewelry wasn't bad either.
Tussie-Mussies: 10 Things You Didn't Know
Small bouquets of flowers, tussie-mussies and the decorative posy holders they were held in were a popular fashion accessory in Victorian times, and are now sought by collectors.
Women’s Suffrage and the Celebration of a Hard-Fought Right to Vote
For more than half the population of the United States, the right to vote was denied. Not until 1920 with the passing of the 19th Amendment did women secure the right to vote. A look at the struggle and the memorabilia that tells the story.
How To Serve Thanksgiving Dinner in Vintage Style
With the right vintage holiday flair, no one will even notice the turkey. Well, almost no one.
Levi's Found in Mine Sell for Nearly $90,000
It seems Levi's never go out of style. Even a beat-up pair from the 1880s discovered in an abandoned mine are in high demand at auction.
Say Cheese(cake): Vintage Halloween Pinups a Seasonal Scream
From Betty Grable to Debbie Reynolds, up-and-coming stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood, flashed the Halloween spirit, along with plenty of leg.
