By Joan F. Van Patten Psychologists tell us we’re all collectors at heart, some to a greater degree than others to be sure, and once we start most of us find we’re trapped into this predicament for life, we become addicted! “Collectoritis” is what I’ve termed this ailment, but make no mistake; most of us are not seeking an antidote […]
By Carol Mobley The School Tuskegee State Normal School was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington realizing the vision of Lewis Adams. When the school was authorized by State legislation, there was no land, buildings or teachers. Booker T. Washington was the principal from July 4, 1881 until his death in 1915. Dr. Washington secured the school’s independence via […]
Are you familiar with the term cameo jewelry? Even if you’re not, you’re bound to recognize this type of accessory due to its popularity that dates back centuries. From your grandmother’s jewelry box to your favorite antique shop’s window, cameo jewelry has captivated jewelers and buyers alike for many years. Contemporary artists continually push the boundaries of typical cameo conventions […]
Dear Mountain States Collector, We, too, are intriqued by your October 2021 “What I It?” My husband and son and I have put our heads together, done some research, and are hazarding our best guess as to what the item is. For starters, the only decipherable word (of two words) on the object is “All Bright” which is either a […]
Our January’s What Is It’s correct guesses were from: Jacque Rutledge, Northglenn, Colorado and Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, Colorado. They both guessed the item to be a glass inkwell chair with a cat. This inkwell has a cat on the seat cushion which makes up the lid. The body of the chair is the well in this pressed-glass piece. It […]
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