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Pennant Flags

A pennant is a versatile flag that can be transformed to relay different meanings and messages. The pennant was one of the principal varieties of flags carried during the Middle Ages. Pennants can ...

Unique Barware You Need at Home

Kick off your spring season with unique, American-made glassware. We highlight unique pieces of Jan Barboglio’s collection. Everything, from decanters to shot glasses, is hand-crafted and unique. B...

Unique Autograph Collages

Did you know that we at The Great Republic create our own custom collages to highlight unique pieces of Americana? We take original artifacts and transform them into collages, which highlight their...

Apollo 11: American Space Pioneers

The 1960's in the United States were an influential time for space exploration. The Space Race against the Soviet Union encouraged dynamic and monumental space advancements. The Apollo 11 expeditio...

After Remington: Bronze Sculptures Inspired by the Wild West

Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. He specifically concentrated his works on scenes from...

Black History Month

Every February we celebrate African-American history and culture with Black History Month. Read about the origins of the tradition and browse Black History Month collection pieces on this week's blog.

The Bellamy Eagle

John Haley Bellamy’s iconic style of carving eagles became so well known that they soon were labeled the “Bellamy Eagle.” They were highly prized for their quality and attention to detail. Bellamy’...

A Woman's Touch: How Women Impacted the War Efforts

Hundreds of thousands of men risked their lives to support the war efforts in both world wars. Yet, what was a woman’s role in all of this? With men gone off to fight, the women and the children th...

The James Bond Series

The James Bond series was written by British author Ian Fleming during the middle of the 20th century. Ever since the first release of Casino Royale, the franchise has been exceedingly successful w...

How to Care for Your Leather

Tough and rugged leather has been a fashion choice for centuries. This martial of our ancestors is used in clothes, shoes, and other decorative accessories. While it’s commonly tough as nails, leat...