By Robert Reed  It was not just one style or one element that contributed to the great furniture of the Old West. The distinctive nature of Old West furnishings came from such far reaching sources as the historic Spanish Colonials and Native Americans to the Eastern elite and progressive creators of Arts and Crafts.  It was a grouping of many […]

By Robert Reed  While horses may not be as vital to our civilization as they once were, things which relate to them or bear their image are treasured.  High-stepping horse collectibles from clocks to weathervanes are attracting a growing number of collectors these days.  Some with a fondness for horses specialize in saddles, harness and similar riding equipment. Others seek […]

 If his wife’s recipe books are any indication, Frank James—the infamous outlaw—must have been a happy man. After all, with his sweetheart making such special treats as “Love Cakes,” “Chocolate Jumbles” and home-made “Blackberry Wine,” what man would want to stray far from home? Frank James didn’t. He and brother Jesse were America’s most hunted desperadoes during the wild and […]

By Carol J. Perry  All over the United States today colorful dinosaurs scamper across kitchen tumblers which used to hold grape jelly. Beverages are often poured from pitchers or decanters which may have originally contained maple syrup, vegetable oil or instant coffee. Recycling-conscious Americans have become accustomed to the thrifty convenience of reusable glass containers.  But it was only 89 […]