By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview, Russ Grunewald talks about collecting, restoring, and touring with vintage Ford Model T’s, and gives a brief history of vintage Ford cars. Based in Texas, Russ can be reached through the website of the Model T Ford Club of America, which is part of our [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview, Joe Yates talks about collecting antique fishing lures and tackle, from the big five manufacturers (Heddon, Shakespeare, Creek Chub, Pflueger and South Bend) as well as smaller shops. Based in North Carolina, Joe can be reached via his website, Joes Old Lures, which is a [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview, Jim Mamoulides talks about collecting vintage fountain pens, and the various models and styles produced by manufacturers including Sheaffer, Parker, Montblanc, Waterman, and others over the years. Jim can be reached via his website, PenHero.com, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
When I [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview, Jef Beck talks about collecting vintage Ken dolls, and the evolution of Ken as part of the Mattel Barbie franchise through various styles and eras. Jef can be reached via his website, Keeping Ken, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I always wondered [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview, Ann Waidelich discusses postcard collecting and the many varieties of collectible postcards on the market. Ann is a volunteer with the Wisconsin Historical Society, whose microsite, Tall Tale Postcards, is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I worked for 35 years as a reference librarian [...]
By Miriam van Houten and Joop Muller (Copyright 2008)
Miriam van Houten and Joop Muller run DXPO Playing Cards, a great information resource on antique and vintage playing cards, and a member of our Hall of Fame.
People are often surprised when we tell them we collect playing cards. They all know how to play games with [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview, Amy Karol talks about her lifelong love of vintage clothing, including aprons, and how vintage designs and patterns have influenced her own sewing and writing. You can find more of Amy’s inspirational work on her website, amykarol.com, on her popular blog or on her Flickr [...]
By Maribeth Keane, Collectors Weekly Staff (Copyright 2008)
In this interview Mike Konshak talks about collecting vintage slide rules, and their history and uses. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Mike can be reached via his website, Slide Rule Museum, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I’m 61 now, and I’m an engineer. I was thinking [...]
