Past Columns

Setting the ambiance with a veranda

A home wasn’t a home without a porch or veranda, observes columnist Roy Booth.

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Get a glimpse of painted furniture

Antique columnist Roy Booth says the best era of painted furniture was in the 1700s.

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Bicentennial barn gets a closer look

The bicentennial barn in Delaware County isn’t just a site along Interstate 71. It’s also a family treasure.

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Skill: Outfitting saddle trappings

Few realize how much craftsmanship goes into saddles and related items for horses. Columnist Roy Booth shines a light on the subject this week.

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Stitch in time: How fashion evolves

Antique columnist Roy Booth says wearing clothing just for warmth has evolved into a fashion trend.

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Antique desirability varies by collector

What makes something collectible, or a hot item among collectors? Columnist Roy Booth offers advice.

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Mining collectibles are hard to find

Antique columnist Roy Booth digs up information on mine collectibles.

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Native American dolls teach children

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes of the attraction to curious features on Native American dolls.

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Superstitions withstand test of time

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about rural mountaineers and a few older folks who had or have pet beliefs or superstitions.

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Weathervanes weather tests of time

Only a few weathervanes constructed in the 1700s and 1800s still remain, and even early 1900 examples are difficult to locate, says columnist Roy Booth.

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Colonists’ weaving decorative, colorful

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about hearth crafts.

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Bennington art wares were popular

Bennington pottery comes in more than just brown. Read more in this week’s Yesteryear column by Roy Booth.

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Read it Again: Week of June 26, 2003

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

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Side-wheel steamers from 1800

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about Bard oil paintings and steam boats.

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Read it Again: Week of June 19, 2003

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

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Read it Again: Week of June 12, 2003.

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

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History behind Art Nouveau sculpture

Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about Art Nouveau styles.

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Golden Age craftsmen remembered

American craftsmen contributed to styles and history of furniture making and cabinetry.

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Barn survived since early 1800s

One of Ohio’s oldest and most beautiful barns is passed by each day by more than 50,000 cars and trucks.

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Read it Again: Week of June 5, 2003.

Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.

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