By Roy Nuhn  Gulliver’s Travels has been a part of our literary and cultural history for close to 300 years. First published in 1726, the novel quickly became a favorite with children. It has remained so for countless generations, being considered almost a fairy tale during the last 150 years. Collectors have long sought books and memorabilia inspired by the […]

By Anne Gilbert Little did I know when I wrote my book “60’s, 70s Design and Memorabilia, in 1994, that the objects would still be collected these days and at high prices. One of my disbelief-favorites is a molded plastic dog house with a step stool. Though it was designed in 2001 the look was a tad of 50s and […]

By Anne Gilbert When a piece of hand-painted , 18th and 19th century American furniture hit’s the auction block these days bidding zooms. Good examples can cost thousands. In late 18th century England, Italy and France, painting and gilding quality furniture and decorative accessories became fashionable. At that time neo-classical furniture styles with flat surfaces offered the perfect medium for […]

By Anne Gilbert There is nothing new about paper art be it sculptures or dollhouses or furniture. It has existed in many forms and in nearly every culture for hundreds of years. For example the Vietnamese have never stopped turning it into vases and bowls. These days they make it from newspapers. Japan is known for Origami (the Japanese term for paper […]