Antiques & Collectibles - Americana

Through furniture, this exhibition catalogue will explore the cultural identity of a little-studied region of 18th and 19th century New England: southeastern Massachusetts, an area that stretches from just south of Boston to Providence, east to the tip of Cap Cod, and includes the...

Are you interested in thrifting and flipping dolls and toys? In this guide, I will teach you how to flip collectable dolls and toys for profit and build a business. The marketing your item online section includes examples of successful listings and we discuss...

CRUMP LAKE & GOOSE LAKE An Artifact Collection THIRD EDITION. Since ancient cultures first discovered the remote Warner Valley in south central Oregon, in what is now high desert, the people found sustenance and shelter to their liking in the highlands and along the...

With pockets full of cash and the help of trusted scouts, oilman James J. Wheat of Loving County, Texas, amassed one of the most impressive collections of horse spurs in the state. Drawing from the 920 spur pairs and singles and more than 100...

In more than nine decades of Girl Scouting, a vast popular and material culture has given rise to a wealth of Girl Scout history collections. More than an identification guide to uniforms, insignia, and other Girl Scout objects, this work also documents when changes...

The third volume in the Vintage St. Pete series takes another long, loving, deeply nostalgic look at life in Florida's fastest-growing city before the dawn of the twenty-first century. These lavishly-illustrated stories will strike a chord with anyone who's ever called St. Petersburg, or...

Americana Insights 2023 presents the latest research and discoveries on traditional American folk art and material culture. Groundbreaking essays by leading scholars provide a wealth of new insights on a wide array of artistic traditions. Covering a broad geographic area--including New England, the mid-Atlantic,...

Essayist, poet, and philosopher Henry David Thoreau (1817-62) ranks among America's foremost nature writers. The Concord, Massachusetts, native spent most of his life observing the natural world of New England. His thoughts on leading a simple, independent life remain a foundation of modern environmentalism,...

Brooklyn vintage Ads is a 17-volume set of ads from the 20th century(late 1800's to 1950), Great for the Brooklyn history buff or advertiser in your life, get a glimpse back on a lot of new inventions and products, and check out the food...

How well do you know your U.S. state capitals? Find out in this book, which features 100 questions and challenges to test your knowledge of American geography! Questions cover history and pop culture for all 50 states. Do you know: What is the only...

David's work focuses on the decay of America. It's empty buildings, lost loves, and wistful memories conjure images filled with hope, fondness, and empathy. These prose poems and sharp images tell personal stories that go straight to the gut.Author: David J. ThompsonISBN-10: 0999210343ISBN-13: 9780999210345Publisher:...

This is the final chapter in the description of life on a small farm in the Catskill Mountains of New York State covering a period of almost one hundred years. It traces the changes which occurred during the transition from ox to horse to...

Jesus Still Heals is an inspirational, autobiographical, account of how one man, Todd Freeman, survived a nearly fatal gunshot wound to the head to become a dynamic witness and minister of God's unfailing grace, power, and love. The story chronicles Todd's journey from living...

Over 300 pages of arcade flyer images and advertisements for games from the 1930's to The 1970's. Arcades have always been centers of excitement. The operators wanted them to be exciting and they were always looking for the newest and most attractive games. How...

A Very Vintage Holiday celebrates the joy and sentimentality associated with all the major holidays on the calendar, from Easter to Halloween to Christmas--and many more. Vintage decorations, customs, history, and lush images offer up great comfort, connection, and continuity in this fast-paced world....

Kahuna's Katalog of Boy Scout Handbooks is the original body of research which cataloged the hundreds of variations of handbooks published by the Boy Scouts of America from 1910-1998. This guide outlines historical information including the history of the Boy Scout Handbook, the likely...

The richly diverse legacy of California's quilts is beautifully chronicled in words and images in this extraordinary collection spanning a century of quiltmaking. Here is the story of California's quilts, from those California bound--carried on the backs of mules and horses, in covered wagons,...

Frozen in time, we are transported to the 1950's, a simpler time, when imagination was unobscured by reality to explore dreams and visions. The extraordinary Easter Egg Museum of Schoharie, NY is presented photographically by award-winning photographer and NASA retired rocket scientist, Dr. Joseph...

This book highlights the past 25 years of the Erie Yacht Club in Erie, PA. with biographies of the leadership role of Commodore and how they served to preserve and improve the club, continuing the proud traditions.Author: Erie Yacht ClubISBN-10: 1977238963ISBN-13: 9781977238962Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage:...

The Ladies' Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness by Florence Hartley. A complete hand book for the use of the lady in polite society. Etiquette is a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within a...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1900 Edition.Author: Virginia Frazer BoyleISBN-10: 1498012884ISBN-13: 9781498012881Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/30/2014Pages: 284Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.60d

Over 13,000 years ago ... those ancient people in North America at the end of the Ice Age were already using almost every source of good knapping stone which we know about today. How could the "Clovis" culture possibly be the first people on...

This work follows the Bianchi Family's move to Victoria, Texas from 1881 -1885, with a focus on Paul and Joe Bianchi, makers of the very collectible Hand-Forged Bianchi Spurs & Bits. It includes many photographs of the family and early advertisements of the Bianchi...

The contour Coca-Cola bottle is the most recognized package created by man. It has been called an international icon and one of the most significant artifacts of the twentieth century. Of everything that has been written about The Coca-Cola Company, the one error of...

The personal objects left behind by the Civil War soldier are small windows which allow us to get a brief glimpse into the most momentous part of his life. When I came across an item to use in this book - what we might...

Kahuna's Katalog of Boy Scout Literature is the third and final volume in the collection of research which cataloged the hundreds of variations of associated literature published by the Boy Scouts of America from 1910-2002. This guide outlines historical information including the history of...

"The problem with intellectuals is they try to impress people who don't matter."Cultured Grugs: Dispatches from America in Collapse is a selection of essays by John "Borzoi" Chapman written since 2018, including pieces publishing in The American Sun and on his blog, Race Borz,...

From A is for Aardvark--"We're not allowed to tell you anything about Winston cigarettes, so here's a stuffed aardvark"--to Z is for Zippo, the iconic American lighter, The Cigarette Book is the ultimate souvenir and celebration of the dying art of smoking. Encyclopedic in...

Embrace the simple life and bring a kick-up-your-feet, linger-a-little-longer feeling to your home. Step inside 20 beautifully-designed homes and discover how to create the cozy and practical country vibe. This collection of classic and modern farmhouses inspires easy and comfortable living in every room....

"ARROWHEAD Gems of the Pacific Northwest" -- For several generations those of us who have been privileged to grow up in the Pacific Northwest have also been able to discover the lasting evidence of those many ancient cultures which first pioneered human occupation and...

Crowned the "godfather of pop surrealism," Mark Ryden is followed and adored by millions of fans. Contained in this set are 24 collector postcards of his most famous paintings.Author: Mark RydenISBN-10: 237495000XISBN-13: 9782374950006Publisher: CernunnosLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2016Format: OtherWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.40h x 6.40w x 0.80dNot available...

Written in the context of the unstable political and ecclesiastical situation after Charles II's Restoration in 1660, this autobiographical work of the well-loved mystic and poet, Thomas Traherne, explores the vocation of a minister through self-scrutiny and theological speculation. Considering how to reconcile these...

The building that is home to the Presidents has gone through tremendous changes over the 221 years of its history. The burning by the British in 1814 resulted in the first complete rebuilding of its interior. In 1902 Teddy Roosevelt remodeled the whole ground...

Montana: A Paper Trail is a story of two journeys. Thomas Minckler has spent a half century on a journey to collect 19th- and early 20th-century letters and documents, vintage photographs, rare books, paintings and sketches, and territorial imprints on Montana and the northern...

Step back into the roaring twenties with the iconic American retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. This facsimile of the rare 1923 "Thrift Book of a Nation" catalog embraces the thrift aesthetic -- products of good value meeting practical needs -- and offers a nostalgic...

Rediscover every toy and prize you ever pulled out of a Cracker Jack box in this wonderful guide Comprehensive in scope, toys from the late nineteenth century on up to the 1990s are recorded, representing a major contribution to the expanding Cracker Jack collecting...

This book is made up of many snakes. This book has pictures of different snakes where you can recognize the snakes and make different colors. There are pictures of all kinds of snakes, big and small. It is a strange book of snakesAuthor: Juli...

Brooklyn vintage Ads is a 17-volume set of ads from the 20th century(late 1800's to 1950), Great for the Brooklyn history buff or advertiser in your life, get a glimpse back on a lot of new inventions and products, and check out the food...

Brooklyn vintage Ads is a 17-volume set of ads from the 20th century(late 1800's to 1950), Great for the Brooklyn history buff or advertiser in your life, get a glimpse back on a lot of new inventions and products, and check out the food...

Want to learn more about our country's stamps? Do you collect United States stamps? Perhaps you save stamps from old envelopes or new issues from the post office. Maybe you are interested in delving more into the hobby of United States stamp collecting. But...

Using a rigorous, straightforward scorecard as a guide, this book shows business leaders and innovators how to create breakthrough sustainable products and processes that are good for the planet, human health, and profits. Natural resource inputs to business operations are getting scarcer and more...

In this companion book to Dolls Remembered, men reminisce about the boyhood toys and games that still hold a place in memory.Author: Madonna Dries ChristensenISBN-10: 1450275435ISBN-13: 9781450275439Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/19/2011Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d

"OO" Ranch Home For Thousands Of Yearsexplores the evidence of native cultures which called this spot of land in eastern Oregon "home" over the past 12,000 years. Geography created a well-watered valley in the midst of an often hot, dry region. Ever since the...

Charts a new wave of feminist and queer media activism in post-millennial China Digital Masquerade offers a trenchant and singular analysis of the convergence of digital media, feminist and queer culture, and rights consciousness in China. Jia Tan examines the formation of what she...

Charts a new wave of feminist and queer media activism in post-millennial China Digital Masquerade offers a trenchant and singular analysis of the convergence of digital media, feminist and queer culture, and rights consciousness in China. Jia Tan examines the formation of what she...

Dozens Of Far West ARROWHEADS.For New Arrowhead Collectors, Of All Ages ... Especially Younger Folks.How can you identify the arrowheads which you find? How did the ancient peoples make them? Can we know how old an arrowhead is? What are some engaging ways to...

Bring your love of the National Parks home with this hip keepsake set, featuring wooden magnets, a map of the U.S., and pin stickers, illustrated by Brainstorm.Show off your pride in the U.S. National Parks with this charmingly illustrated set of outdoorsy keepsakes Highlighting...

Inspired by everyone's favorite all-knowing animatronic fortune teller, this one-of-a-kind, mini-size talking Zoltar brings his fortune-telling wisdom to your home or office. Specifications: 4" replica of the iconic animatronic fortune-teller, Zoltar, printed on clear plastic and housed within his booth With Sound and Light:...

Celebrate the holiday season and inspire Christmas nostalgia with this tiny tinsel tree! The box includes: A 4" aluminum tree A wind-up rotating color wheel spotlight to illuminate the tree's metallic branches A 25" strand of red beads to place on the tree A...

Nestled in a remote area of northwestern Pennsylvania, the small town of Tidioute became home to five cutlery manufacturers starting in the late-1800s. Although no longer in existence, these businesses produced some of the finest collectible knives and razors ever. Tidioute: A Town With...