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These American propaganda posters in my collection are excellent examples of the types and efficacy of wartime messaging for the public.
This Mickey Mantle warm-up jacket is more than just a jacket. It’s a baseball relic that holds fond memories and an important legacy.
Silhouette portraits have very little detail. Almost none, in fact. So how can the images be linked to particular individuals?
This journal of watercolor artist William C. Emerson holds many paintings and sketches by him and his notable artist friends.
I grew up in an analog world with landline telephones, film cameras, and paper books. Digital may dominate now, but analog is here to stay.
What choices transform a building with four walls into a lavish, unique home? I found the answer for myself in custom Rookwood Pottery tiles.
Letters from the Civil War era are interesting because of their diverse range of styles and syntax and how each speaks to the reader.
Early baseball uniforms—like this Nolan Ryan Houston Astros jersey—are a treasure of the past, but what are they worth?
Over the years, my photo detective system has become a habit; I can’t look at a photo without mentally going through my process
Instead of winning a museum-worthy Satsuma vase in an auction, I gained a valuable learning opportunity about the thrill of the hunt.
Vintage comic books are great for collecting and reselling. Here are a few things to look for to know how much your old comics are worth.
The hobby that started with a few golf balls led me to finding artifacts and founding WorthPoint in the antiques and collectibles industry.
This well-preserved religious book by Mary Baker Eddy has a special protective case and gold gilding, but how much is one like this worth?
Often patched together from various scraps of fabric, quilts have long offered an easy metaphor for the diversity of a […]
If you’re interested in searching for antiques at your local thrift store, I recommend bringing along two specific tools to […]