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.
Seeing the world through stained glass
You might say stained glass art has a colored past. Columnist Roy Booth explores its early use.
From the woods: Deciding which trees to use for buckets, hinges, brooms
Antique columnist Roy Booth reflects on early settlers' choices of wood for furniture.
On the origin of fireplace tools
Collectors often referred to fireplace implements as "furniture."
Pewter has a long history of use
Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about Pewter use and care, and about American pewter.
Remembering yesteryear farm tools
Antique columnist Roy Booth explains some of the more curious tools used in days gone by.
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.
Kitchen, house chores in days of old
Enjoy today's modern kitchen conveniences because, as columnist Roy Booth relates this week, these creature comforts weren't always around.
Country music collectibles unlimited
Columnist Roy Booth says the world of country music is rich in history... and collectibles.
Great cabinetmakers created the style
Antique columnist Roy Booth writes about the great 18th century English cabinetmakers whose designs defined a style.
