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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
Crate Art
The 1880s were a time of great progress in America. Railroads crisscrossed the country with over 11,500 miles of track connecting major cities and allowing for the quick transport of perishable products. No longer limited to a local market, citrus fruit, grapes and raisins grown in California, plums, cherries, pears, … Read More
Staffordshire Spaniels
It has been said, and rightly so, that a man’s best friend is his dog. It would appear that collectors of antiquies second that notion as canine collectibles continue to hold strong, even in the current soft market. Throughout history the relationship between a man and his dog has reflected … Read More
Yes, We’re Open!
The antique malls of Indiana took a hard hit this past spring. Many of them were closed for 3 months and reopening came at considerable cost. But, you can’t keep good people down and our Hoosier antiques shops are back and ready for the summer crowds. So, put on your … Read More
Let Your Table Reflect Your Mood — MCM China
Mid 20th century America was a time for entertaining at home. A dinner party with the boss, a bridge game with the girls and even a cookout with the family was a time to serve guests with style. The Summer of 2020 finds us returning to those simpler times as … Read More
A Return to Formica
The United States realized a time of great economic growth as we entered the 1950s. Soldiers were home from war and marrying their sweethearts in record numbers. Everyone seemed focused on getting a piece of the American Dream. Marry, buy a home and start a family was the mind set … Read More