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The 1896 Republican Party presidential campaign poster for William McKinley and Garret Hobart.

Americana

The evolution of the presidential election poster.

By Paul Kennedy
11 hours ago

Features

Ten historic destinations to simply die for. You're guaranteed to have a spooktacular time.

By Clare M. Alexander
12 hours ago

Movies

From Frankenstein to Dracula, classic horror movie posters provide thrills and chills for collectors.

By Paul Kennedy
Oct 21, 2020

Costume Jewelry

With creative partner Frank Hess, Miriam Haskell designed affordable costume jewelry pieces promoted by some of Hollywood's biggest names. Her vintage items are eagerly collected for good reason.

By Pamela Wiggins Siegel
Oct 22, 2020

Art

Ernest Warther’s hand carvings of steam locomotives a legacy of hobby.

By David McCormick
Oct 14, 2020

Orange evening dress with white embroidery, French, ca. 1865-67, by Charles Frederick Worth.

Vintage Fashion

The color orange was much maligned by Victorians when it came to fashion, but these gowns beautifully showcase this autumn shade.

By Kris Manty
Oct 9, 2020

News

David Pilgrim and the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia use objects of intolerance to teach tolerance and promote social justice

By Greg Bates
Oct 6, 2020

"Open Fire Hydrant on a Hot Summer’s Day, Harlem, New York," 1963. Estimate: $2,500-$3,500.

Postcards & Photography

Leonard Freed's photographs of Black life in civil-rights era still relevant today.

By Kris Manty
Sep 30, 2020

Toys

Found in an attic, Japanese 'Machine Man' sets new world record.

By Antique Trader Staff
Sep 29, 2020

Vintage Fashion

Amid the pandemic, house dresses make a comeback as the hot fashion trend of 2020.

By Kris Manty
Sep 25, 2020

Toys

Thanks to the influence of TV and the role of an ever-expanding pop culture, the stylized metal lunch box emerged as a staple of American school children in the 1950s.