November 26, 2008
In this interview, Russ Grunewald talks about collecting, restoring, and touring with vintage Ford Model T’s, and gives a brief history of vintage Ford cars. Based in Texas, Russ can be reached through the website of the Model T Ford Club of America, which is part of our Hall of Fame.
The Model T Ford Club of America is headquartered in Centerville, Indiana. We have about 115 chapters in the United States and other countries like … (continue reading)
In this interview, Joe Yates talks about collecting antique fishing lures and tackle, from the big five manufacturers (Heddon, Shakespeare, Creek Chub, Pflueger and South Bend) as well as smaller shops. Based in North Carolina, Joe can be reached via his website, Joes Old Lures, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I grew up fishing. And I always had a few old lures – several came from my grandfather – and I … (continue reading)
November 25, 2008
Jim Mamoulides talks about collecting vintage fountain pens, and the various models and styles produced by manufacturers including Sheaffer, Parker, Montblanc, Waterman, and others over the years. Jim can be reached via his website, PenHero.com, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
When I got my first job out of college, I did what a lot of people do: I ran out and bought myself a Montblanc pen and fountain pen set. I … (continue reading)
November 21, 2008
Jef Beck talks about collecting vintage Ken dolls, and the evolution of Ken as part of the Mattel Barbie franchise through various styles and eras. Jef can be reached via his website, Keeping Ken, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I always wondered if starting a hobby in my free time was a good idea, and then I remembered Ken. … (continue reading)
November 20, 2008
In this interview, Ann Waidelich discusses postcard collecting and the many varieties of collectible postcards on the market. Ann is a volunteer with the Wisconsin Historical Society, whose microsite, Tall Tale Postcards, is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I worked for 35 years as a reference librarian with the Madison Public Library and I just got interested in Madison’s history through my reference work. My husband and I collect antiques of various sorts, and … (continue reading)
November 19, 2008
Amy Karol talks about her lifelong love of vintage clothing, including aprons, and how vintage designs and patterns have influenced her own sewing and writing. You can find more of Amy’s inspirational work on her website, amykarol.com, on her popular blog or on her Flickr vintage aprons group, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was … (continue reading)
November 12, 2008
In this interview Mike Konshak talks about collecting vintage slide rules, and their history and uses. Based in Louisville, Colorado, Mike can be reached via his website, Slide Rule Museum, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I’m 61 now, and I’m an engineer. I was thinking if I ever wanted to collect something, I would probably collect slide rules because they’re small, they don’t take up much space, and they’re an engineering … (continue reading)
November 7, 2008
In this interview, Michael Tisdale talks about collecting vintage Bolex-Paillard home movie cameras and related ephemera. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Michael can be reached via his website, Bolex Collector, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
Collecting Paillard-Bolex cameras was something I started doing by accident. It was a combination of several interests I had, including, photography, broadcasting and even collecting vintage records and magazines. I became really passionate about the … (continue reading)
Reyne Haines talks about the history of art glass, and about collecting art glass from designers such as Tiffany, Loetz, and others. Based in Cincinnati and New York City, Haines is a 20th-century decorative arts appraiser, collector, and dealer, who also appears frequently on Antiques Roadshow. She can be reached via her website, Justglass.com.
I started becoming interested in art glass when I moved from Texas to … (continue reading)
November 4, 2008
In this interview, Riley Humler talks about collecting Rookwood art pottery, and discusses the history of Rookwood and its artists and products. Based in Cincinnati, Humler is Gallery Director of Cincinnati Art Galleries, which holds two Rookwood auctions each year. He also appears as an appraiser on Antiques Roadshow.
I don’t remember the first Rookwood piece I ever bought, that’s getting close to 40 years ago. But I must have liked it, because I kept … (continue reading)
October 22, 2008
In this interview, Richard Rose discusses collecting vintage Ericofon telephones of the 1960s, and trends in telephone collecting in general. Based in Minnesota, Richard can be reached via his website, Ericofon.com, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I like mechanical things. I’ve collected outboard motors, things like that in the past. I got into … (continue reading)
October 17, 2008
In this interview, Clay Harrell talks about his experiences collecting vintage guitars, especially pre-1964 Gibsons, Martins, Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters, Nationals and Dobros. Based in the Detroit area, Clay can be reached via his website, Vintage Guitars Info, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I grew up in upstate New York in Rochester, and started playing guitar when I was about 10 years old. We had this place in … (continue reading)
In this interview, Steve Cabella talks about collecting the work of designers Charles and Ray Eames, and about the mid century modern movement.
As a teenager, I collected everything from vintage bicycles to Coca-Cola to Victorian stuff. Once I realized some of this stuff contained concepts of art and design, I started looking for vintage objects that also represented art or design movements that could hold my interest. I ran across Art Nouveau and then … (continue reading)
October 15, 2008
Gary Rose talks about the hobby of scripophily, or collecting antique and vintage stock and bond certificates. Based in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, Gary can be reached through his site, Certificate Collector, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
I got interested in stock certificates by happenstance, really. I collected stamps at one point, and sold my collection to put a down payment on the house. I tried to get back into stamp collecting … (continue reading)
October 11, 2008
Chuck LaChiusa discusses the furniture and architecture of Buffalo, NY, especially late 19th and early 20th Century styles like Arts and Crafts, Colonial Revival, Eastlake Victorian, Beaux Arts, and early modern. Based in Buffalo, Chuck can be reached through his website, Buffalo Architecture and History, which is a member of our Hall of Fame.
About 11 years ago, my wife and I went on some architectural tours. We joined the organization that sponsored the tours, and I … (continue reading)
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