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Unity, Accessibility, and Humanity: The Values that Connect Prevalent Writing Genres in Museology

The Mid-West Museum Association

Contributed by Trey Whitted, Secondary Language Arts Education student at Anderson University (IN), writing tutor, and AMM member, this blog article discusses the ways museums can center museum values in different forms of writing institution-wide. You wouldn’t expect to read a scholarly article in an Instagram caption.

Age 98
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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

In this article, we’ll dive into the fascinating and dynamic world of modern collectibles, exploring what makes an item valuable, what categories are currently in demand and where the market may be headed next. Vintage Technology and Video Games: Collectors who grew up in the 1980s and 90s are reaching middle age.

Age 52
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Estée Lauder Solid Perfumes: Buy Them or Leave Them?

WorthPoint

From the costume jewelry I’ve amassed in abundance to compacts, purses , and perfume bottles, I could never resist picking up a fun lady’s accessory, regardless of age. That can help when researching one of these items in the WorthPoint Price Guide, even if you don’t know the exact name of the compact. WorthPoint—Discover.

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Tips and Resources for Appraising Chinese Artwork and Antiques

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

In this article, we will explore some tips and resources for appraising Chinese artwork and antiques. #1. Understanding What Makes Your Antique Valuable Several factors go into determining the value of a particular piece, including its age, condition, materials used, and intricacy of detail.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Written by Elizabeth Stewart, PhD, AAA and John Flandrick This article was originally published in Worthwhile Magazine™ and has been republished here with the permission of the authors. Check how to read metadata on telephone shots for date stamps and research now how to take date stamped screen shot photographs as you “Face Time” a client.

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Looking to sell your most valuable antique? Best website for selling collectibles online

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

This article will examine where to sell rare antique items and get the most for them. These factors include age, the condition it is in, what materials were used in creating it, and the intricacy of the piece. For example, the age of a Chinese porcelain piece can be determined by the colors used in its creation. Guess what?

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Clues Through the Lens: Inviting visitors to think like detectives

The Mid-West Museum Association

In our latest article by Julie Parke, Museum Administrator at Elkhart County Historical Museum , find out how the museum drew inspiration from the AASLH Reframing History report to develop an innovative new exhibit that engages visitors in historical research. You notice their clothing, their expressions, perhaps their ages.