Collectibles

The Nutcracker: From Folk Satire to Christmas Tradition

There is a particular kind of holiday decoration that manages to be cheerful and a little fierce...

The Sears Catalog: America’s Wish Book

Before there were online marketplaces and next day shipping, there was a heavy paper catalog that arrived...

Pyrex Through the Decades: A Kitchen Staple Turned Collectible

Few objects manage to become part of the story of a home. They are not always rare...

Tupperware: The Party That Changed the American Kitchen

Few household products have had a story quite like Tupperware. What began as a simple idea for...

A History of the Door Knocker in Domestic Life

There is something satisfying about the solid thud of metal against a wooden door, a sound that...

Beyond Decoration: The History and Symbolism of Vintage Brooches

Long before a brooch was something chosen simply for beauty, it was something a person could not...

The Story of Trifari: When Costume Jewelry Became Collectible Art

Some jewelry is remembered for the diamonds it never actually contained. Trifari built an entire legacy on...