Feature Stories
A Note of Thanks
In a year marked by the coronavirus and struggle, it’s easy to focus on how much we've lost, forgetting just how much we have to be thankful for. Here's a reminder.
Great Moments in Swimsuit History
From bloomers to bikinis, few items of clothing have been as revolutionary, or as risqué, as the swimsuit.
The Vanderbilt Ball of 1883
Alva Vanderbilt's extravagant costume party rocked the world of New York's upper crust and socially elite.
A Toast to Butter Art
The original dairy queen, Caroline Shawk Brooks, became the nation's first butter-sculpting sensation in the late 1800s.
Ancient Roman Mosaic Floor Found Under Italian Vineyard
Archaeologists have been searching for this mosaic for decades, and historians are calling it the year's biggest discovery.
Plague Doctors' Costumes Looked Fanciful, But Had Serious Purpose
Plague doctors' costumes consisted of a head-to-toe garment, glasses, and a long snout or bird beak filled with aromatic spices to protect them from the “bad air” believed to carry disease.
Vintage Posters Promote Importance of Handwashing
Vintage posters promoted the importance of handwashing as part of a moral directive for people to serve their nation by practicing good hygiene. Now with COVID-19, that importance can’t be overstated.
Get to Know One of Antique Trader's Appraisers: Susan Mullikin
Susan Mullikin, one of Antique Trader's 'Ask the Experts,' shares her passion for antique clothing
Antique Trader's Facebook Friends Share How They’re Handling the Pandemic
Hobbyists are working on projects and looking forward to going antiquing and thrifting again.
Mysterious Medieval Tapestries Depict Unicorn Hunt
“The Unicorn Tapestries” were created between 1495-1505 and are among the most mysterious artworks, in both meaning and origin.
A Toast to Irish Things We Love
From Guinness and Riverdance to U2, James Joyce and Irish stew, many great things have come out of Ireland, and these are some of our favorites.
10 Things That Made Our Day Special
Doris Day was one of the most beloved entertainers of all time. Not only did she perform in 39 movies but she also had 30 top-20 singles, including the hits "Secret Love” from "Calamity Jane,” “Que Será, Será" from "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and "Sentimental Journey" recorded with Les Brown.
Lost Purse Found After Six Decades
The purse offers a glimpse into the life of a teenager in 1957.
Henry Ford Museum Acquires Michael Graves' Design Collection
The Henry Ford plans to create permanent and temporary exhibitions with the Graves' Archive.
