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Baseball Season Has Begun!

Baseball is back! The start of the baseball season is synonymous with the start of summer. Get excited for the baseball season with these incredible baseball-themed antiques and collectables.

How to Care for Your Framed Piece at Home

We discuss conservation framing and why it's important to use this process and archival materials to protect our antique collections. We also give you quick tips on how to hang, clean, and care for...

Lost Wax Bronze Casting

The lost wax method dates to the 3rd millennium BC and has sustained few changes since then. Although the method is over 6,000 years old, the lost wax method had a resurgence among European sculpto...

Flags of the First American Centennial

America’s first Centennial was cause for great celebration. Read about the flags and ephemera that were produced as part of this grand celebration.

Antique Decorative Folding Fans

We recently acquired four beautiful antique folding fans- a decorative form of ephemera with a rich history. Decorated fans date back to as early as 3000 BC, and have been both a beautiful piece of...

Influential Women of the Sky and Space

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate and remember the great and powerful achievements of women throughout history and today. Two women who have made an impact on women’s achievements are Amel...

Celebrating Our Presidents

With Presidents’ Day coming up, we reflect on those who molded our proud country into what it is today. From George Washington to Dwight Eisenhower, there are so many great names we cherish and tre...

Denver & Rio Grande Railroad

Much of Colorado’s history and development can be traced back to the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Read more in this week's blog.

Discovering Yellowstone

Many might be surprised to learn that America’s early railroad companies were instrumental in the creation of our national parks. Read more about the discovery and establishment of Yellowstone.

What Are Engravings and How Are They Made?

Engravings were a great way to represent our country's history and document special events throughout time. The versatility of engravings made them extremely popular amongst artists and art collect...