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Author Biography
Linda Hamer Kennett writes "What’s in the Attic?"
After many years of living on the East Coast, Linda Kennett returned to her home state of Indiana and settled in Irvington to raise her two children. With the original intent of staying for 5 years, she is now on her 24th year in her 1902 farm house, with no plans to leave. She began her estate liquidation company "What's in the Attic?' in 1993 and after 5 years of assisting the residents of the eastside with selling their antiques, she took the advice of friends and started her column to share her experiences. From it's beginning with one local paper in 1998, her column is now carried weekly in over a dozen papers in the mid-west, as well as online with Ruby Lane, Auction Trends and eHow.com.
Today her work takes her throughout Central Indiana viewing everything from heirloom sterling silver to primitive farm tools. In addition to her column and her company she lists among her credits a long time membership in the International Society of Appraisers, 2 time recipient of the Southport Antique Mall Award for Excellence and production staff assistant to the Antiques Roadshow.
Linda Hamer Kennett’s Story Archive
What’s In a Name?
I you think that “provenance” is type of cheesecake, if you are willing to bet that “gesso” was a famous 17th Century Italian artist, and if you are almost certain that “patina” is that new rap artist your kids are listening to — then this week’s column is definitely for … Read More
With Pen in Hand . . .
While shopping recently for a birthday gift for my grandson it occurred to me that everything on his list was some form of electronic communication devise or accessory. Tired and slightly dazed, I left the computer/cell phone department and began to wander through the store where I discovered a display … Read More
Going, Going, Gone!
Depending on who you ask, the auction experience can run the gambit from incredible to down right heartbreaking. So how do you assure a positive experience if you select auction as the way to liquidate your unneeded belongings? It is first important to realize that auctions are not a “’one … Read More
Aunt Jemima?
There are many myths surrounding the “woman” used as the model for “Aunt Jemima.” But truth be told, the most famous “Aunt” in the world of advertising was actually modeled after a man! German vaudeville performer Pete Baker was half of a duo who billed themselves as “Baker and Farrell.” … Read More
Once Upon a Time
The growth of the middle class in the mid-1800’s saw an increased demand for children’s books. Recognizing this need, publishers encouraged their writers and artists to develop well illustrated books with interesting story lines. As the century progressed, technical advances in both printing and color illustrations made it possible to … Read More