Mother of the American Valentine card
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Valentine’s Day is synonymous with Valentine greeting cards. The holiday would not be the same without the memories of receiving special cards of love from...
History of the milk bottle
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) We generally drink milk from a heavy paperboard or polyethylene (plastic) carton from the dairy case from our local grocery. Many of us drink the white...
The Nativity scene in Christmas décor
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) In the Christian faith, during the Christmas season, a nativity scene, creche or manger scene is a special addition in to holiday décor, depicting the...
Tin ceilings bringing back retro feelings
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Some of the finest homes in 19th century Europe made a statement with their plasterwork ceilings. Extensive labor, expertise and time-consuming processes...
Country Treasures Antique Store, Preston
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Early American, hand-painted furniture, decoys, paintings and portraits, stoneware, early iron, antique signs and more, are just waiting to be discovered...
The Museum of Eastern Shore Life, Centreville
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Old farm tools hang with many other antique tools in the recesses of the large Museum of Eastern Shore Life building, located at the 4-H park in Queen...
Antiques Discovery ‘Road Trip,’ Part 1 of a three-part-series: St. Michaels Museum, at St. Mary’s Square
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Scott Hercik, vice president of the board of trustees for St. Michaels Museum, stands proudly in front of a wall of artifacts in the museum as his picture...
Let freedom ring: The history of the Liberty Bell
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) The month of July brings about images of enduring freedom and American symbolism, with the celebration of Independence Day on July 4. One of the most...
Electrifying history of the glass insulator
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) Glass insulators are collected by antique enthusiasts for use in DIY home décor, seaside blues and greens themes, decorations for people who like Americana...
The shirtwaist a statement in more than just fashion
(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) As we consider our wardrobe for the spring and summer and begin bringing out clothes from the closet, you might want to consider your shirts and the...
