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Showing 25 articles & interviews for "HORSE TRICYCLE"Collecting Iron Horses
The following piece describes an early effort to salvage, restore, and preserve old American steam railroad locomotives, circa 1893, at the time of the Chiago World's Fair. It originally appeared in the May 1939 issue of American Collector … Read more »
Dissecting the Dream of the 1890s: My Skype Date With Those Curious Neo-Victorians
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Early Typewriters of the Late 1800s
Martin Howard's website, antiquetypewriters.com, features his collection of antique typewriters and typewriter accessories, and is a member of our Hall of Fame. Read more »
Tacky Treasures: TV Lamps of the 1950s
Mark Stevens discusses the history and varieties of collectible 1950s TV (television) lamps. Based in Fort Worth, Mark can be reached via his website, Texans Incorporated, which is a member of our Hall of Fame. Read more »
Collecting Toy Cars, from Diecast Chevys to Lithographed Tin
Ron Sturgeon and Rodney Ross discuss collecting rare toy cars, including early tin, wind-up, pressed steel and other models. Ron Sturgeon is the founder of the DFW Elite Toy Museum in Austin, Texas, a member of our Hall of Fame. Rodney Ross… Read more »
Paperweight Making as Done at Millville
The following article focuses on Millville paperweight-making in the 20th century, especially the owner's struggles with the rose design. It also details other popular designs that Millville artists created, such as fire-devil and lily, and… Read more »
Staffordshire and the Baltimore and Ohio
This article discusses the beginning of the railroad in the United States, especially the development of the Baltimore and Ohio, and notes the common misconception that the Staffordshire plates with railroad designs were of the Baltimore an… Read more »
Chester County Cabinetmakers
This article on the cabinetmakers of Chester County, Pa., during the 18th and 19th centuries discusses the evolution of the trade, notable cabinet makers, and popular furniture requests of the era. It originally appeared in the April 1939 … Read more »
Slat Back Chairs in Europe and America
This article discusses slat-back chairs throughout the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries – specifically the countries they were made in, the varying styles, and their evolution from a crudely-made country chair to an elaborately designed piece… Read more »
Marked and Lacy Sandwich Salt Dishes
This article notes the various designs and manufacturers of salt dishes, noting the slight differences between similar-looking items created by competing companies. It originally appeared in the June 1939 issue of American Collector magazin… Read more »
Pennsylvania Pin-Decorated Slipware
This article on slipware (pottery with pinpricked designs) made in Pennsylvania focuses on the processes and methods used to create slipware, as well as the history of the pottery and some of the most notable designers and manufacturers. It… Read more »
The Drowne Silversmiths of Portsmouth
This article focuses on silversmith Samuel Drowne and his involvement in the American Revolution and U.S. politics. It also provides information on the other silversmiths in his family. It originally appeared in the September 1940 issue of … Read more »
Birch, the Forgotten Wood of Cabinetmakers
This article notes the various woods cabinetmakers have used, such as oak, mahogany, maple, and cherry, and argues that birch is comparable in quality and should be equally as desirable. It notes the limited locations in which birch was use… Read more »
In Samplers, Little Girls Expressed Themselves
This article discusses the history of samplers, which young girls were often required to work on daily in the 18th and early 19th centuries. It notes the evolution of the sampler from pieces of cloth with samples of various patterns to an e… Read more »
Virginia Families and Their Silver
This article describes various silver items owned by families in Virginia prior to 1800, such as snuff boxes, watches, and plate. It originally appeared in the April 1941 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from 19… Read more »
Panaceas of the Sixties Had Their Own Revenue Stamps
This article focuses on revenue stamps and private proprietary stamps used in the U.S. in the 19th century, noting the values (such as one cent, two cent, and three cent) and colors (such as black, green, and orange) and describing examples… Read more »
Folk Art in Pennsylvania Dutch Cooky Cutters
This article discusses Pennsylvania-Dutch cookie-cutters, considered a form of folk art, noting their evolution, cultural significance, and the variety of themes represented. It originally appeared in the January 1942 issue of American Coll… Read more »
Some Trade Cards and Broadsides
This article discusses the history of advertising, especially focusing on trade cards and broadsides. It notes the products that were advertised and the images used, and describes some of the well-known lithographers. It originally appeared… Read more »
Childhood In Early America
This article notes the toys popular among 18th-century children, especially focusing on dolls and describing the different variations that were available. It originally appeared in the March 1943 issue of American Collector magazine, a publ… Read more »
English Royalty in Glass
This article describes royal commemorative glass, which became popular to celebrate the return and marriage of Charles II in the 17th century and continued through the 18th century depicting other important historical figures. It originally… Read more »
Cowan Art Pottery of the Art Deco Era
Carol Jacobs talks about Cowan art pottery, specifically who R. Guy Cowan was, the history of his company, and the different shapes, designs, and glazes that he produced. Carol is the curator of the Cowan Pottery Museum at the Rocky River P… Read more »
The Lure of Collecting Historical China
This article discusses how the author became interested in china, describing auction procedures, the images represented on china items, and specific items in the author’s collection. It originally appeared in the August 1947 issue of Americ… Read more »
Pinchbeck But Precious (Paperweights)
This article talks about paperweights that were created using pinchbeck, or fake gold, noting their production processes and the materials used, and describing some specific examples. It originally appeared in the November 1945 issue of Ame… Read more »
Small But Useful American Silver
This article focuses on small silver items that were popular in the 18th century, from strainers to tobacco boxes to jewelry, describing the uses for each, and it notes how often silver items were stolen or lost. It originally appeared as a… Read more »
Daniel Pratt, Neglected Clockmaker of Reading, Massachusetts
This article discusses the life, craft, and partnerships of Massachusetts clockmaker Daniel Pratt. It originally appeared in the January 1948 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from 1933-1948 and served antiques c… Read more »