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October's Odd Antiques

A slightly macabre little collection of new arrivals, these small pieces are a fascinating glimpse into a large part of cultural history. 

Manufacturing the Stars and the Stripes

The original 13 stars and stripes of the American flag have taken on many different configurations over the last few centuries, with the construction techniques following suit. Read more in this blog.

Charles Magnus: Mapmaker and Publisher

Charles Magnus led his field in mapmaking and publishing in the mid to late 19th century. Read more about his accomplishments and style in this week's blog.

A Will Rogers Tribute

Will Rogers was a respected and beloved Cherokee cowboy, humorist, political commentator, and entertainer. Our Will Rogers autographed collage is a tribute to the legacy of the Oklahoma cowboy and ...

The History of the Baldric Sash

Patriotic baldric sashes were frequently produced in the late 19th through early 20th centuries. Political candidates, as well as elected officials, often sported the hand-made sashes during campai...

Tracking the Transcontinental Railroad

Tracking down the transcontinental railroad's construction throughout the mid-19th-century, this blog provides an overview of the 1862 Pacific Railroad Act and the effects it had on the new America...

The Story Behind this Iconic Margaret Bourke-White Photograph

In April 1952, Life ran a twelve page article with Margaret Bourke-White’s photographs, entitled, “A New Way To Look At the U.S.: Camera and helicopter give an exalted view of the land.” From her u...

42 Stars: An Unofficial Flag

One of our most recent new arrivals in the shop is this beautiful 42-star American flag. The 42-star flag celebrates Washington statehood, even though the 42-star flag was not an official flag vari...

Publication History of James Joyce's "Ulysses"

James Joyce’s Ulysses was considered by T.S. Eliot as “the most important expression which the present age has found.” However, the path to publication was not an easy one. 

A Closer Look at Lincoln: Who Was Joseph C. Audenried?

Taking a closer look at the history behind just one of our military commission documents, we discover the long and storied military career of Joseph C. Audenried. From surviving the Battle of Antie...