Holiday glass features partridge in a pear tree

#MiddleburyCT #LampBases #HolidayGlass #Steuben According to some traditions and a certain famous song, Christmas lasts for 12 days. And, at least in the song, with each day comes ... Continue Reading →

Santa figures vary from country to country

#MiddleburyCT #SantaFigures #PeterPanRecords #Caroleers Santa Claus comes in many forms. While he is ultimately inspired by the historical St. Nicholas of Myra (today Demre, Turkey), ... Continue Reading →

Della Robbia pottery line is famous

#MiddleburyCT #AmericanArtPottery #StampCollection Would you believe that one of the most prominent figures in American art pottery came from England? Frederick Hurten Rhead was born ... Continue Reading →

Fantasy Furniture can be old

#MiddleburyCT #FantasyFurniture #GibsonGuitar “Fantasy furniture” usually refers to postmodern pieces with whimsical shapes and unusual colors made from unexpected materials. ... Continue Reading →

Glass lampshades were beautiful

#MiddleburyCT #GlassLampshades #PokemonCards As nights get longer and the days darker, it’s no wonder so many holiday traditions involve lights, from the Hanukkah menorah to ... Continue Reading →

Turkey platter was made in England

#MiddleburyCT #CocaCola #Coke With a colorful image of a majestic turkey, this platter is ready for Thanksgiving. Despite the all-American bird (Benjamin Franklin famously praised ... Continue Reading →

Vintage Coca-Cola advertising is popular

#MiddleburyCT #CocaCola #Coke Thanksgiving will be here soon, and while the best organizers among us may already have everything in place, most of us are probably still working through ... Continue Reading →

Flag reflects American history

#MiddleburyCT #AmericanFlag #KoaWood Veterans Day is a time to reflect on American history and those who made it. Fighting in World War I ended with a ceasefire on the 11th hour of ... Continue Reading →

Halloween art style indicates early 1900s

#MiddleburyCT #HalloweenPostcard #SweetAda-Line #BarGlasses Happy Halloween from Kovels! Or, in the words of this postcard, “A Merry Halloween.” Despite the antiquated ... Continue Reading →

Puzzle mugs present challenges

#MiddleburyCT #PuzzleMugs #OddBill #Trunks Collecting ceramics may be seen as traditional, even old-fashioned, but there is plenty of room for eccentricity. This puzzle mug by George ... Continue Reading →