Article Archives: What’s in the Attic?

The Everyday Housewives

June 30, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared in the June 18, 2011 issue. Those of us who love American antiques are quick to pay homage to the potters, wood craftsmen, and ironsmiths of the past. But if it were not for the frugal, self-sustaining nature of the American housewife, many of our beloved … Read More

A dollar down and a dollar a week

June 23, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared in the June 18, 2011 issue. Philadelphia may boast of its historical memorabilia, the folks from the Carolinas will tell you of their incredible pottery, West Virginia is known for its glass factories, and some of the most beautiful Mission furniture in the world is to … Read More

Vintage Goes Outdoors

June 16, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Ah, Summer! The warm weather is upon us and with it the opportunity to move our lives, and our favorite plants, outdoors. For me, one of the great joys of the season is visiting my favorite nursery and dragging home as many potted plants and flowers as my budget will … Read More

Collectible Tin Cans

June 2, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared July 29, 2011 As simple as it is efficient, the tin can has served the consumer for over a century. First provided by peddlers and later available in the general stores of the late 1800s, the study of the development of the tin can is also … Read More

Antiques of the Future — Are There Any?

May 26, 2022 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

This column first appeared February 3, 2012 At a recent dinner party, the conversation turned to antiques and someone posed the question “what will be an antique when our grandkids are our age?” While it is impossible to tell the future, there are some basic points to consider if you … Read More