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Feature Articles — Archive

2012

Beloved Native American Dolls: Dolls accurately recorded American Indian life (Kachina doll history)

2011

2010

America’s Grand Modernism Silver (December 2010)
Celebrating ethnic diversity on Strawberry Hill (November 2010)
Classic Collectibles of the Kitchen (October 2010)
A home of glass, dogs and family (September 2010)
Vintage markets come into vogue (August 2010)
The appeal of golf strengthens it’s collecting future (July 2010)
The allure of the cigarette case remains (June 2010)
Doll Doctors on Call (May 2010)
Needles & Pins: A sewing journey begins (April 2010)
Touch of Art Nouveau (March 2010)
Finding that special treasure (Jan/Feb 2010)

2009

Weston’s Historic Homes Bring Forth Their Holiday Charm (December 2009)
Creating an old-fashioned Thanksgiving holiday atmosphere (November 2009)
A Bull Market for Bears (October 2009)
Antique Tools, a timeline of technology (September 2009)
Antique Tools, a timeline of technology (August 2009)
County Fairs: A ‘midway’ of tradition and change (July 2009)
A ‘Pink Barn’ bathed in light (June 2009)
Dale, Dan, the ALPCA and the attraction of tags (May 2009)
Collecting romance novels makes for happy endings (April 2008)
A wee bit of Midwestern Irish imprints (March 2008)
It's more than just catching a fish (February 2008)
Finding that special treasure (January 2008)

2008

Christmas Open House in Greenwood (December 2008)
Vintage clothing can give one a unique personal 'look' (November 2008)
Signs of yesterday's romance with the car (October 2008)
Frankoma speaks of function and art (September 2008)
'Guys love their gloves' (August 2008)
Elements of a good antique show (July 2008)
Two former frontier river towns replete with historic homes (June 2008)
Time for a history lesson (May 2008)
Destinations 2008 (April 2008)
No other collection like it in the world (March 2008)
When the past looks better than the future: Mod 50s (Feb. 2008)
All it takes is love of history and five bucks (Jan. 2008)

2007

'Tis the season for Santa and his collectors (Dec. 2007)
'Time of transition in the antiques and collectibles world' (Nov. 2007)
No such thing as a mass-produced fiddle (Oct. 2007)
Jim Rutlader always wanted his own town (Sept. 2007)
Three Old Midwest Mills–Bollinger, Danish and Watkins (Aug. 2007)
2007 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Truman Presidential Museum & Library (July 2007)
Tramp Art remains an uncommon folk art form (June 2007)
Three conservators, three different stories (May 2007)
Destinations 2007 – The places to visit, shop, learn and enjoy (April 2007)
Creativity celebrated at Price Tower Arts Center (March 2007)
Desire to succeed Bernice's key to longevity (Feb. 2007)
A museum that 'puts us in the experience' (Jan. 2007)

2006

Antiques that can connect to a deeper belief (Dec. 2006)
Postcards: Not necessarily private, but they were personal (Nov. 2006)
Quilts entwine history, emotion and creativity (Oct. 2006)
Capturing the young(er) antique buyer in Chicago (Sept. 2006)
From Elvis to Tom Mix to Prairie Dogs to Hair and More (Aug. 2006)
The Amana Colonies, Iowas special place of community (July 2006)
The Discovery of Antiques Hits the Road (June 2006)
Many antiquers seek vintage items as garden decor (May 2006)
Shabby Chic and Primitives (April 2006)
Destinations 2006...places to go to shop, learn about and just visit (March 2006)
Trains haven't lost their charm or appeal (February 2006)
History in a bottle (January 2006)

2005

Holiday times never forgotten (December 2005)
Antiques, collectibles or crafts can fulfill holiday gift needs (November 2005)
Good mall management marked by diverse styles and opinions (October 2005)
The Connections made with Collectibles (September 2005)
On the Missouri: History at every bend (August 2005)
Ghosts on the Santa Fe Trail (July 2005)
A sampling of Underground Attractions (June 2005)
Antique autos and automobilia favorites of many collectors (May 2005)
Traditions continue to evolve in Native American Art (April 2005)
2nd Annual Best of Awards (March 2005)
Lickskillet Possum Trot and other odd place names (Feb. 2005)
The World of Dolls (Jan. 2005)

2004

Holiday lighting displays (Dec. 2004)
Holiday celebrations are many and varied (Nov. 2004)
Practical folk art has enthusiastic devotees (Oct. 2004)
Discovering the region's newest wineries (Sept. 2004)
Dozens of shows highlight the early days of farming (Aug. 2004)
History on Display: Diverse museums bring America's heritage to the forefront (July 2004)
Katy Trail State Park: Miles of historic exploration (June 2004)
Mid-America commemorates the Lewis & Clark Expedition (May 2004)
Looking back at early-day advertising (April 2004)
Best of 2004: Profiles of four winners (March 2004)
Blooms in Winter: Botanical gardens in Mid-America (Feb. 2004)