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Showing 25 articles & interviews for "Machinist Tool Box"Canadian Catch: Colmer Bait Box and Lures
Today’s guest blogger is Patrick Daradick, a collector, researcher, and writer on vintage fishing lures made in Ontario, Canada. To learn more about fishing tackle makers from this province, visit Daradick’ website, ontariolures.com. Read more »
The Blues Rocker's New Secret Weapon? An Electric Cigar Box Guitar
(You can reach Lowe at 888-838-9885, bevlowe@bellsouth.net, or via his Facebook page) Read more »
American Naval Snuff Boxes
This article focuses on papier-mache snuff boxes made for the American market after the War of 1812, which featured imagery of U.S. naval heroes and naval engagements. It originally appeared in the September 1945 issue of American Collector… Read more »
Bible Boxes Were Also Desks
This article on Bible boxes discusses their use as a writing surface and case for writing materials and describes their gradual evolution into a desk. It originally appeared in the November 1942 issue of American Collector magazine, a publi… Read more »
Vintage 1970s Lunch Boxes Revisited: When Pop Culture Ruled the Playground
For kids in the '70s, the cartoon characters and pop stars on their metal lunch boxes were more important than the sliced apples and PB&Js inside. In fact, the coolness of your lunch box could determine your social status for the whole … Read more »
A Boy's Matchbox Collection
Today’s guest blogger is artist, author, and collector Jim Linderman, who treats his blog like an art form. You can find him on Show & Tell, too. Read more »
English Standing Cups
This article discusses the history and traditions surrounding English standing cups and describes the style and design of the drinking vessels. It originally appeared in the February 1947 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication … Read more »
Teal, Merganser, and Other Antique Wood Duck Decoys
Steven Lloyd talks about antique duck decoys, discussing their history, how they were made, how they went from ubiquitous to rare, and the differences between factory-made decoys and those made by local woodworkers. He can be contacted via … Read more »
Thimble Pleasures: An Interview With Sewing Collector Sue Gowan
Australian thimble aficionado Sue Gowan talks about her passion for sewing thimbles, from hand-painted Royal Worcesters to plastic ones. She discusses the history of thimble making, the various materials used, the different design styles em… Read more »
Jim Schottenham Casts His Net for Vintage Fishing Reels
Jim Schottenham talks about antique fishing reels, discussing their history, the different styles and designs, the materials that were used, and some tips on how to identify your reel. He notes prolific reel makers, such as Pflueger and Wil… Read more »
'Mad Men' Prop Master Scott Buckwald Explains How He Re-Creates the '60s
Scott Buckwald has been the prop master on a variety of popular movies and television programs, including Race to Witch Mountain and The Prestige. Recently, Buckwald spoke with us about his experiences as a prop master for AMC’s hit show Ma… Read more »
Picks of the Week: What Collectors Are Buzzing About
Happy Lunar New Year, from Collector's Weekly! Here are some of the headlines, auctions, and blogs that caught our attention over the week. Read more »
Daniel H. Wilson on Robot Uprisings and Hollywood Sci-Fi Blockbusters
When Steven Spielberg comes calling, you know you've done a robot rebellion right. That’s been the pre-publication experience of Daniel H. Wilson, a Ph.D. in robotics whose upcoming novel, "Robopocalypse," was recently snatched up by the di… Read more »
Hellfire and Damnation in Your Back Pocket
Today’s guest blogger is artist, author, and collector Jim Linderman, who treats his Dim Bulb Dull Tool blog like an art form. His new book, Old Time Religion, based on his blog of the same name, is available now. You can find him on Show &… Read more »
The Killer Mobile Device for Victorian Women
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance Read more »
How a Gang of Harmonica Geeks Saved the Soul of the Blues Harp
Thanks to David Barrett and Brad Kava for putting me in touch with Harland Crain and Kinya Pollard, who sent me to Brendan Power and Richard Sleigh, who insisted I talk to Joe Filisko. Thanks to Helen for Mickey. For an update of this artic… Read more »
Could the Clothes on Your Back Halt Global Warming?
Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change Read more »
Ghosts in the Machines: The Devices and Daring Mediums That Spoke for the Dead
Talking Tables & Scribbling Spirits: A Complete History of Spirit Communication Tools Read more »
Manning Up: How 'Mantiques' Make It Cool for Average Joes to Shop and Decorate
Mantiques: A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff Read more »