The History of Halloween Blow Molds This vintage Union Products Haunted House is on track to sell for more than $300 (October 2024).eBay Ever since they first appeared on the Halloween decoration scene in the mid-20th century, Halloween blow molds have been popular collectibles for decades. These festive plastic decorations were introduced in the 1950s and 1960s...
A bottle Jason Ploeger recovered from a taxi that sunk into Larder Lake back in 1937.Jason Ploeger Larder Lake is both a lake in northeastern Ontario, Canada and the township that surrounds it. It has a significant history of gold mining, with mines located across the eponymous lake from the town. Travel to and from the mines...
The Ancient Origins of Halloween and CostumesThe roots of modern-day Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on the night of October 31st. Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.The year began with the first day of the dark half, November 1st. However, because the...
Peace, Love, and Unity blacklight poster from the 1960s.eBay Peace, Love, and Unity—The jewelry of the 1960s was deeply intertwined with the countercultural movements of the time, especially among the hippies. Many style elements were brought together during that time with a purpose by those who wore them. The simplicity of most of the jewelry reflected the cultural...
Janey Ellis loves Halloween, so much so that she and her husband, Patrick Arlt, decorate their Southern California mid-century modern home from floor to ceiling with vintage Halloween items to create a spooktacular look for the holiday. Through her blog Atomic Redhead, Ellis writes about vintage fashions, offers tips, guides and reviews, plus shares history lessons about...
On the Trail of the Golden Owl The 30-year hunt for the Golden Owl, or La Chouette d'Or, is a tale of mystery and obsession that captivated treasure hunters worldwide. The story began in 1993 when French author Régis Hauser, under the pseudonym Max Valentin, buried a bronze sculpture of an owl somewhere in France. The sculpture...
A pre-20th-century Chinese antique monochrome porcelain gourd-shaped vase with “peach bloom” glaze. It features a six-character Kangxi mark on the bottom.Zentner Collection Peachblow (while Peach Blow is often used, it is a company-specific name) is a distinctive type of art glass that originated in the late 19th century. It is identified by its delicate gradient of colors,...
A pre-20th-century Chinese antique monochrome porcelain gourd-shaped vase with “peach bloom” glaze. It features a six-character Kangxi mark on the bottom.Zentner Collection Peachblow (while Peach Blow is often used, it is a company-specific name) is a distinctive type of art glass that originated in the late 19th century. It is identified by its delicate gradient of colors,...
The episode of the Antiques Roadshow took place at Pitzhanger Manor in west London.BBC/Antiques Roadshow Everyone loves to see an inexpensive thrift shop purchase turn into a pricey treasure, which is part of the appeal of shows like the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. On an episode that aired on 15, one guest brought in a painting showing a...
The October issue of Kovels Antique TraderKovels Antique Trader The presidential election of 1864, with Abraham Lincoln seeking a second term in the White House, was chaotic, to say the least. The election featured a divided country, a controversy surrounding absentee ballots and claims of voter fraud. Sound Familiar?By the time the election was held, the country...
I made a short film of me making a harp guitar for Simon Wahl in 2010. Simon recorded "Reflection" on...
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