Collector’s Gallery: Aldo Londi Ashtray

This Aldo Londi ashtray is a desirable Mid-century collectible found in parents’ belongings. Q: Hi, Dr. Cavo. Can you tell me if this is an antique? I found it in my parents’ belongings. Thank you. Lori A: Hi Lori, Your Mid-century ashtray was made by Aldo Londi, a ceramist for the firm of Bitossi in […]

Unconventional Photography at a Political Convention

A photographer used a 110-year-old camera to capture panoramic history at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, proving that in politics, as in life, everything old is new again. Abbas Shirmohammadi, founder of Panoramic Visions Photography in Washington, D.C., at work at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Image courtesy Associated Press “During the photo, there should […]

Like Summer, the Labor Day Postcard Has Faded Away

Here in the U.S., we have plenty to look forward to this coming weekend: An extra day off, barbecues, and the warm, sunny weather of the end of summer. Yes, it’s almost Labor Day, the last great holiday of the season. Two embossed Labor Day Postcards celebrating the American worker sold for $110 at Matthew Bullock […]

#Whatsitwednesday

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Polly Pocket’s 35th Anniversary: From Childhood Icon to Airbnb Adventure

Polly Pocket, the 1990s doll sensation, is turning 35 this year, as noted by its maker, Mattel. And Mattel isn’t the only company celebrating: Rental company Airbnb offers one-night stays and daytime experiences at a 42-foot-tall replica of the 1994 Polly Pocket Slumber Party Fun playset in Littleton, Mass. The replica promises all the pastel […]

Sears Kit Homes

From 1908 to 1940, you could order a pre-cut house, crated, and delivered by rail, all from a Sears catalog. By Kris Manty Sears, Roebuck and Co. once sold around 75,000 kit houses like this one through their Modern Homes and Honor Bilt catalogs. Photo Getty Images Consumers today are used to getting anything they […]

Cheers to Nostalgia: McDonald’s Unveils New Collectible Glasses

As of August 13, 2024, fans worldwide can now add McDonald’s new collectible cups to their collection. Many kids caught the collecting bug from McDonald’s Happy Meals. Get a free toy with your meal, and of course, you’ll want to come back for more—especially if you know that toy is part of a set to […]

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Oh, the HORROR! Inside Roger Hill’s Monstrous Collection of Pre-Code Comic Art

The late Roger Hill with his book on Reed Crandall. There are many comic art collectors for whom the words “From The Roger Hill Collection” will be more than enough to explain, excite, and delight. They know what those five words signify, as Hill was long regarded as one of comicdom’s most relentless and revered […]