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2023 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Person who has Everything

We pride ourselves in having a spectacular collection, sourcing high and low to bring our collectors a wide array of rare books, original signatures and flags, and historical Americana. We love unc...

Designing the Stars and Stripes

Most historians credit Francis Hopkinson as the designer of the first American flag. Read more about the story behind the star pattern.

Collecting Unofficial 39-Star Flags

If you are looking for an impressive, antique American flag to acquire, consider an “unofficial” 39-star flag. In 1890, 14 years after Colorado statehood, a total of five states joined the Union to...

How to Care for Your Framed Piece at Home

We discuss conservation framing and why it's important to use this process and archival materials to protect our antique collections. We also give you quick tips on how to hang, clean, and care for...

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Stephen Douglas touted his Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 as a peaceful settlement of national issues, but what it produced was a prelude to the Civil War. The conflict over slavery in the territory o...

Happy Flag Day

Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14th and commemorates the adoption of the American flag. Read this week's blog to see just how special this holiday really is! Happy Flag Day.

Here's What's New!

We’ve got new goodies! Check out our brief list of new-in pieces that just hit the shelves (or walls). Take a look at some of our favorite new additions on this week’s blog!

The History of Memorial Day

This Monday, May 27th, is Memorial Day. Aside from being the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day honors the fallen soldiers that served the United States in dedication to freedom and liberty. ...

Our Mother's Day Picks

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Shop these unique picks for mom, including custom drink ware, stylish perfume, and interesting decor for the home. Mother’s Day is May 12th-- what are you g...

Pennant Flags

A pennant is a versatile flag that can be transformed to relay different meanings and messages. The pennant was one of the principal varieties of flags carried during the Middle Ages. Pennants can ...