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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
Give Me That Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll
In 1913, the U.S. Navy issued a lightweight shirt in the shape of a “T” to be worn as an undergarment. It was a round necked collarless shirt, usually made of cotton and, at its inception, it appeared to be nothing special. However, in the mid-1950s two of Hollywood’s leading … Read More
An American Classic — the Lunch Box
The America of the 1800s was a time of growth and development of the country’s infrastructure. Building railroads and roadways, clearing forests, working the mines and manning the factories required an immense amount of manpower, and when lunchtime came . . . they all had to be fed. Out of … Read More
Shave and a Haircut?
There exists an oasis of masculinity that has remained pretty much a “boy’s club” since it’s inception in the mid-1800s. It’s a place to relax, read the morning paper, share political views and catch up on all the local gossip (yes, men gossip too). A place where a man always … Read More
Ok, Men, Let’s Talk Valentine’s Day
It’s coming at us fast, that one day each year that can make even the strongest of men feel weak in the knees. You know there is no avoiding it, but past failures make you procrastinate until the only option left is to run to the grocery store and stand … Read More
Jadeite — A Top Collectible for 2018
America’s love affair with all things vintage is predicted to continue strong for 2018, and topping the “what to watch for” list is that wonderful green milk glass from the mid-20th Century that we refer to collectively as Jadeite. Jadeite originated in the U.S during the Depression years as factories … Read More