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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
Sentimental Journey
In the world of antique valuation one of the most difficult hurdles to leap is the one between sentiment and actual value. Whether downsizing or trying to raise some fast cash, for most of us a day will come when we decide to liquidate our collections. Those items we have … Read More
The Blue Plate Special
Before the advent of the Happy Meal, before you could Super-Size, even before the first drive-thru window (there was a time before the drive-thru?), there was a deal to be had at the local eatery and it was called the “Blue Plate Special.” From 1920-1950 the local diner was the … Read More
Man’s Best Friend
As I sit on my porch in the evening, I enjoy watching the neighborhood dogs escort their owners down the sidewalk. From terriers to greyhounds, poodles to bulldogs, you can see the bond between these animals and their owners. Yes, we do love our four legged friends and that love … Read More
Halloween Collectibles
The elegance of the late Victorian period in America provided the perfect setting for the celebration of Halloween. The elaborately decorated homes of the elite welcomed guests who spent the evening in full costume playing bridge, mahjong, and parlor games. Winners of these games, as well as those judged to … Read More
What’s It Worth?
One of the great joys of writing this column for the past 21 years has been hearing from you, the readers. Your calls and messages have afforded me the opportunity to work with you in understanding the value of your collections and, in a number of cases, to assist you … Read More