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Magic between the pages Children’s literature enjoys a storied history
March 2022Cover Story Magic between the pages Children’s literature enjoys a storied history by Corbin CrableYou remember them fondly from your childhood – you joined them on their adventures in the fantasy worlds they inhabited, and they sparked your imagination, as...
Hail to the Chief -Presidential libraries seek to inform, preserve leaders’ legacy
February 2022Cover Story Hail to the Chief Presidential libraries seek to inform, preserve leaders’ legacyby Corbin CrablePresidents’ Day This Presidents’ Day, stick to your New Year’s resolution of taking the time to learn something new and take advantage of a visit...
Like, totally rad!: Gen X collectibles – remain popular, plentiful
January 2022 Cover Story Like, totally rad!: Gen X collectibles - remain popular, plentiful by Corbin Crable Generation X like I am For those of us of a certain age, the power of nostalgia remains a strong draw when we consider the pop culture influences of our...
‘Tis the Season for Gifting
December 2021 Cover Story ‘Tis the Season for Gifting by Corbin Crable Affordable Gifts for the Antique Lover The holidays, traditionally a time of reflection on days gone by as a new year approaches, hold plenty of opportunities to gift little pieces of the...
Keep It Simple – Kansas museum’s exhibit features works from Midcentury Modern designer Paul McCobb
November 2021Cover StoryKeep It Simple - Kansas museum's exhibit features works from Midcentury Modern designer Paul McCobbby Corbin Crable Midcentury Modern Design The Johnson County (KS) Museum has brought back the simplicity and style of midcentury modern...
You spin me ‘round | Record revival introduces new generation to the sound of vinyl
Image courtesy of https://onthesamepageelt.wordpress.comOctober 2021Cover StoryYou spin me ‘round : Record revival introduces new generation to the sound of vinylby Corbin Crable Vinyl Record's Time to Shine If media formats are cyclical, the early 21st century...
Reading remains a lifelong love
Photo by Mael BALLAND on UnsplashMarch 2022Everything OldReading remains a lifelong loveby Corbin Crable In this issue, we will explore the rich history of children’s literature, which has given birth to generations of lifelong readers, myself included. Growing...
An ode to snow days, now gone
Photo by Jairo Gonzalez on UnsplashFebruary 2022Everything OldAn ode to snow days, now goneby Corbin Crable As I write this, temperatures in the Kansas City metro area continue to hover below freezing, with traces of snow lingering like an unwelcome dinner guest...
Original NES powers up in this issue
Photo by Ravi Palwe on UnsplashJanuary 2022Everything OldOriginal NES powers up in this issueby Corbin Crable Welcome to the January 2022 issue of Discover Vintage America! In this issue, we’ll be covering collectibles for those of a certain age – namely,...
A new website for Christmas
Photo by Domenico Loia on Unsplash December 2021Everything OldA new website for Christmasby Corbin Crable The holidays are upon us, and in the hustle and bustle that they inevitably bring, I wanted to make you aware of a few changes to Discover Vintage America’s...
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….
Photo by Cameron Venti on UnsplashNovember 2021Everything OldA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….by Corbin Crable A few weeks ago, I saw an advertisement for a gentleman buying vintage toys here in Overland Park. He had set up shop at a local hotel and...
Turn that music up
Photo by blocks on UnsplashOctober 2021Everything OldTurn that music upby Corbin Crable When it comes to the media format wars, we all have those older items with which we simply can’t part or that we haven’t sold or thrown away yet – a CD here, a VHS tape...
The history of animal cracker containers and other tins
April 2022 ANTIQUE DETECTIVE The history of animal cracker containers and other tins by Anne Gilbert Chances are that you or someone in your family have eaten animal crackers and loved every bite. Perhaps you are even a collector of the tin boxes they came in....
Collectible old pewter came in many forms
March 2022ANTIQUE DETECTIVECollectible old pewter came in many formsby Anne Gilbert You might be surprised to learn that many items of 17th and 18th centuries still come up for sale at modest prices. Also, there are many collectors around the world, including...
Trendy autograph collecting needs careful research
February 2022ANTIQUE DETECTIVETrendy autograph collecting needs careful researchby Anne Gilbert While many once- popular collectibles are languishing, nothing seems to stop autograph collectors from spending big bucks. The question is, are their purchases...
Mould shopping and swapping in American glass
April 2023Good Eye Mould shopping and swapping in American glassby Peggy Whiteneck Moulded Glass One of the challenges in collecting American art glass is identifying the maker, given the amount of mould swapping that took place between companies. This usually...
Collecting Rosenthal Figurines
March 2023 Good Eye Collecting Rosenthal Figurines by Peggy Whiteneck Rosenthal Co. Some of the most finely modeled porcelain figurines have been produced under the name Rosenthal. There are many sold examples on eBay and live auction sites in a very wide price range,...
About my father’s watch…
February 2023Good Eye About my father’s watch...by Peggy Whiteneck Antique Watches Antique watches are a popular collectible - especially those made of gold. My dad had a watch like that, one that he wore each night when he dressed for his job as a security guard. The...
Puff Quilts are back – Part 2
April 2023Covering Quilts Puff Quilts are back - Part Two by Sandra Starley Those puffy, pillowy quilts from the 1970s are back and better than ever. Puff, pillow, biscuit, or bubble quilts are generally extra puffy or dimensional. There are myriad methods of...
Have a puffy new year! Puff or pillow quilts – Part One
March 2023 Covering Quilts Have a puffy new year! Puff or pillow quilts - Part One by Sandra Starley Everything old is new again. I blame A$AP Rocky (Mr. Rihanna) for the revival of the puff quilt. He wore a reworked vintage puff quilt on the red carpet at...
Make your ancestors proud – Help keep quilt history alive!
February 2023Covering QuiltsMake your ancestors proud - Help keep quilt history alive! by Sandra Starley Preserving quilt history is easy to do and so important. The first step: share your quilt story with friends and family. Tell friends about your quilt...
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Riding crop recalls days when horses ruled the roads
February 2023Vintage Discoveries Riding crop recalls days when horses ruled the roadsby Ken Weyand Antique Riding Crop Nearly forgotten among the “family artifacts” packed away in our house was an ancient riding crop once used by my grandmother. At least that’s what...
Old top was a favorite in the 1940s toy box
December 2022Vintage Discoveries Old top was a favorite in the 1940s toy boxby Ken Weyand Toys of yesteryear Many of today’s youngsters take little interest in the toys of yesteryear. Devoid of today’s electronics and high-tech gadgetry, and handcrafted from basic...
Baby shoes from the 1880’s recall some sad family history
November 2022Vintage Discoveries Baby shoes from the 1880’s recall some sad family historyby Ken Weyand My dad often referred to his seven siblings when recalling how the family split up when their parents died, and they were “farmed out” in 1900 to various aunts and...
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