by Dede Horan Why do people collect postcards? There are probably about as many reasons for doing so as there are collectors. Some people are hooked by the nostalgia captured in these small pieces of paper. Others may have acquired cards from a relative and soon find themselves adding to their new collections. Some images are so eye-catching that they […]
By Rachel Hoffman Several times a year, I donate my time and expertise to local museums as part of an “Antiques Roadshow” type of event for fundraisers. Recently, I did one for the Aurora History Museum. One of my favorite appointments was a sweet elder man named Carl. He was my second of the day. He gently came up to my table and sat […]
We had several correct guesses to our April’s What Is It. The medal pictured is the Victoria Cross. It is a British decoration awarded for conspicuous bravery and begun by Queen Victoria in 1856. (Photo courtesy of the British Royal Mint.) What makes this “military medal” so valuable? To answer that question, we must look at the story behind the […]
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