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Knuckle Down Marbles remain the small wonder of the toy world
Artist Norman Rockwell’s illustration “Marble Champ” beautifully depicts the intense competition of marble play. (Image courtesy of Etsy) May 2026 Cover Story Knuckle Down Marbles remain the small wonder of the toy world by Corbin Crable There’s plenty of debate...
Making dinner delightful Fiestaware brings color to the party
Soup, salad, cereals, salsa, snacks! There is a perfect bowl for everything, according to Fiestaware Factory Direct. (Image courtesy of fiestafactorydirect.com) April 2026 Cover Story Making dinner delightful Fiestaware brings color to the party by Corbin Crable...
Collecting Coca-Cola Coke antiques chronicle company’s history
Retro advertising poster shows Coke hawker at girl’s ballgame. (Image courtesy of pinterest.com) March 2026 Cover Story Collecting Coca-Cola Coke antiques chronicle company’s history by Corbin Crable When it comes to collectibles, nobody beats Coca-Cola. The fizzy...
Adorable Keepsakes Hummel figurines come from religious background
“Sister’s Children” limited edition figurine, created to celebrate Hummel’s 100th Anniversary, sold at auction for $3,750 in 2021. (Image courtesy of invaluable.com) Jan/Feb 2026 Cover Story Adorable Keepsakes Hummel figurines come from religious background by Corbin...
Deck the halls with Hallmark Keepsakes help collectors make their season merry and bright
Hallmark’s Christmas offerings include more than ornaments for your tree. This tabletop decoration pays tribute to “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” which first aired in 1965. (Image courtesy of Hallmark.com) December 2025 Cover Story Deck the halls with Hallmark Keepsakes...
A salute to militaria Military collectibles preserve history of service to country
Examples of militaria from the Great War can be found at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO. (Image courtesy of U.S. News and World Report Travel) November 2025 Cover Story A salute to militaria Military collectibles preserve history of...
Don’t lose your marbles: American games at the turn of the century
Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash March 2026 Everything Old Don’t lose your marbles: American games at the turn of the century by Corbin Crable Get your favorite cat’s eye polished, because in this issue of Discover Vintage America, we’ll be doing a deep dive into the...
A celebration of craftsmanship
Photo by Viktor Forgacs - click ↓↓ on Unsplash March 2026 Everything Old A celebration of craftsmanship by Corbin Crable It seems like there’s a day and a month designated to just about every cause, awareness, and activity out there. This month, we honor the handmade...
Coca-Cola’s not-so-secret ingredient
Photo by Fabian Schunk on Unsplash and Photo by Iulia Buta on Unsplash March 2026 Everything Old Coca-Cola’s not-so-secret ingredient by Corbin Crable Before we get into the history of Coca-Cola collectibles in this month’s issue, let’s address the elephant in the...
Making Valentine’s Day extra sweet
Photo by Joanna Stołowicz on Unsplash Jan/Feb 2026 Everything Old Making Valentine’s Day extra sweet by Corbin Crable Here at Discover Vintage America, we’ve covered the history of Valentine’s Day, the history of Valentine’s Day cards, and even the story of how those...
Kansas City’s veritable Christmas playground
The annual tree lighting at Crown Center, Kansas City, MO December 2025 Everything Old Kansas City’s veritable Christmas playground by Corbin Crable If you’ve ever sent or received a greeting card, chances are, it was a Hallmark card. But the Kansas City-based...
An illuminating experience
Photo by Horst Heuck on Unsplash November 2025 Everything Old An illuminating experience by Corbin Crable Arecent issue of Discover Vintage America shone a light on neon lights – their history, their function, the way they evoke a sense of yearning for an earlier age....
How do you display your collection?
March 2023 ANTIQUE DETECTIVE How do you display your collection? by Anne Gilbert Curio Cabinets Whether a collection is large or small, over the centuries, furniture was made just to show it off. It began in ancient Rome, with royalty and the wealthy, who used table...
Toy farm tractors come to town for child and adult collectors
February 2023 ANTIQUE DETECTIVE Toy farm tractors come to town for child and adult collectors by Anne Gilbert Antique Toy Farm Tractors Farm toys have been collected for decades. One of the most popular categories is the small toy farm tractor. While late 19th century...
Victorian Gothic revival furniture can be weird and pricey
December 2022 ANTIQUE DETECTIVE Victorian Gothic revival furniture can be weird and pricey by Anne Gilbert Victorian Gothic revival furniture You might think that Victorian Gothic revival furniture was made for Halloween. The carved, devilish-looking heads on chairs...
Antique Dolls from the Stylish and Sophisticated to the Earthy and Eerie
August 2026 Good Eye Antique Dolls from the Stylish and Sophisticated to the Earthy and Eerie by Peggy Whiteneck As with most old toys, antique dolls showing no sign of ever having been played with by a child are the ones that appeal to adult collectors, who are often...
Shake, rattle, and roll!
July 2026 Good Eye Shake, rattle, and roll! by Peggy Whiteneck The oldest rattles date from about 4,500 years ago in the Middle East. Speculation has given them other roles besides toys, such as warding off evil spirits (through the sounds a rattle makes). “But...
Silver jewelry from Native American artisans
May 2026 Good Eye Silver jewelry from Native American artisans by Peggy Whiteneck Most Native American jewelry consists of silver with natural stone or shell insets. However, those purchasing it should be aware that Native American jewelry has been widely imitated by...
For the Love of Feedsacks
August 2026 Covering Quilts For the Love of Feedsacks by Sandra Starley By Georgia Starley, guest columnistA note from Sandra Starley: This month I have turned my Covering Quilts column over to a special guest writer, my mother, Georgia Starley, who has a...
America’s greatest hits – quilting edition – Part IV
July 2026 Covering Quilts America’s greatest hits – quilting edition – Part IV by Sandra Starley The Fourth of July 2026 is the perfect time to review the rich heritage of American quilting. I hope you enjoy this overview and start your own tour of American...
America’s greatest hits – quilting edition – Part III
June 2026 Covering Quilts America’s greatest hits – quilting edition – Part III by Sandra Starley This seminal year is the perfect time to review the rich heritage of American quilting. I hope you enjoy this overview and start your own tour of American quilts...
Veterans Day parade will honor our military heroes
November 2026 Veterans Day parade will honor our military heroes The annual Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade will march down the streets of downtown Leavenworth on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. This will be the 107th year for the popular event, honoring all...
Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest to host first-ever Night Market
November 2026 Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest to host first-ever Night Market Captain Cook’s Treasure Chest in Louisburg will debut its Night Market during the store’s Holiday Open House weekend, Nov. 13-15. Lamps and lanterns, twinkling lights, and candles will...
State Fair memories last a lifetime
August 2026 Vintage Discoveries State Fair memories last a lifetime by Ken Weyand Growing up in northeast Missouri, I recall that our farm family visited both the Missouri and Iowa state fairs. Unlike neighboring dairy farmers, whose work kept them at home, we were...
Arkansas traveling: retracing a 1921 road trip
May 2026 Vintage Discoveries Arkansas traveling: retracing a 1921 road trip by Ken Weyand My Aunt Florence was unique in her day. The oldest of eight orphans, she became a social worker and later a state employee in Arkansas, where she lived most of her life. One of...
Pennants helped students show school spirit in 1914
April 2026 Vintage Discoveries Pennants helped students show school spirit in 1914 by Ken Weyand My “cedar chest of family history” produced another couple of items: a pair of college pennants, well over 100 years old. They were among the few things my dad, Elmer...
“Vintage Neon” By Len Davidson
August 2026 Books for Collectors “Vintage Neon” By Len Davidson By Corbin Crable As we continue our deep-dive into Route 66’s history and culture during this, the Mother Road’s centennial anniversary, one book examines one of the most illuminating features of...
“Commemorative American Quilts: Stitching Our History From 1876 to Today” By Sandra Sider
July 2026 Books for Collectors “Commemorative American Quilts: Stitching Our History From 1876 to Today” By Sandra Sider By Corbin Crable Just in time for America’s semiquincentennial anniversary (that’s 250 years for the numerically challenged) is the new...
“The No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More” – By Robert L. Miller
February 2026 Books for Collectors “The No. 1 Price Guide to M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Miniatures, & More” By Robert L. Miller By Corbin Crable Any devoted collector of M.I. Hummel figurines knows there’s more to the brand than just the small...