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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
Sleigh Bells Ring . . .
Since early Roman times bells have adorned many a horse, not only adding to the beauty of the steed, but to a more practical purpose — warning pedestrians to step aside. Horse bells have been believed to bring good luck, protect against disease, ward off evil and were often used … Read More
The Tradition of the Nativity
The Nativity scene, also known as a Manger Scene, Crèche or Crib is one of the most enduring and endearing symbols of the Christmas season. Inspired by a trip to the Holy Land, St. Francis of Assisi created the know Nativity scene in 1223 using real animals and townspeople. As … Read More
Christmas Lights
The Christmas of 1835 found Harvard professor Charles Follen yearning for his German homeland. Although his life’s work as an educator and political activist would earn him many distinctions, he is most fondly remembered for his actions that Christmas Eve. Keeping with a 200 year old German tradition, he brought … Read More
Lost in the 50s
This is a reprint from the Weekly View, 2011 It was a time many of us recall with fondness. We witnessed the invention of Lifesaver candy, Kleenex, Super Glue and the AA battery. Televisions were black and white and so was the tile on the kitchen floor. Chuck Berry, Little … Read More
Psuedo-Antiquity
Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery, but to the collector it can also be a huge stumbling block. Whether intentionally, or due to a lack of experience, eBay, Etsy and the other popular online shops are filled with pieces represented as “antique” that are, in actuality, … Read More