King Philip’s War, also called Great Narragansett War, (1675–76), in British American colonial history, was a war that pitted Native Americans against English settlers and their Indian allies that was one of the bloodiest conflicts (per capita) in U.S. history. Historians since the early 18th century, relying on accounts from the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies, have referred to the […]
By Anne Gilbert For their many collectors, owning a carousel animal is a trip down memory lane. They are willing to spend thousands of dollars for an authentic, handcarved horse, sheep or elephant and other figures. However, sometimes they can still be discovered in a barn or at a garage sale. Most of such are in need of restoration. Inside […]
By Tom Cotter Fenton photos by Barb Garrison; Fenton Mandarin Red Roberta Hankins, Cambridge and New Martinsville photos by Tom Cotter This article continues my exploration into the grand era of color in the U.S. glass industry between 1920 and 1940 (see Mountain States Collector, September, 2018, The Colorful 20s). What could possibly happen to the U.S. glass industry during […]
By Mary McGrail A new gadget and gift shop has opened in Florence at 118 East Main. Bakers Rack is an all-encompassing shop for kitchen utensils, home decor, placements, and much more! Owners Mary McGrail and Debbie Price are two friends that saw a need for a home goods store in Fremont County. McGrail owned Classic Catering for 10 years […]
This mysterious object is a netsuke. These finger-sized carvings are Japanese. This netsuke is of woven cane and is a box perhaps intended for flower petals. Although made in the 19th Century it is still in fine condition. We had no corect guesses for the September What Is It. See if you can help Sherry Gregg know what the October […]
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