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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
There’s More Than Corn in Indiana
California takes great pride in its historic Mission style furniture. From Blenko to Fenton, the glass factories of West Virginia have provided us with some of our most collectible glassware. The art pottery of Rookwood, Weller, and Roseville would never have been possible without the rich clay soil of the … Read More
The Business Man With the Mind of a Child: Louis Marx
In 1921 Brooklyn native Louis Marx entered the world of toy manufacturing with a rented factory and two used tinplate clockwork dies. By the end of his first year in business his Alabama Minstrel Dancer and Zippo the Climbing Monkey had sold over 8 million each, a success that he … Read More
The Love of Linens
From the elegance of Belgian lace pillow cases to the quirky designs of 1950s table cloths, vintage linens are in high demand for the summer of 2020. The fine craftsmanship and luxurious fabrics of vintage linens bring an ambience to the home that cannot be accomplished by their modern day … Read More
The Whimsy of Hadley Pottery
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” — Mark Twain. Such was the case for Mary Alice Hadley. The rich clay deposits of northern Kentucky had established Louisville as a center for pottery making long before … Read More
Kitschy Cool — Vintage Ransburg
In the 27 years I have worked with clients to liquidate their estates I have seen some incredible things. People often ask me what the one piece has been that I would liked to have had for myself. Hmmm… there have been a number of rare first edition books. Then … Read More