Uncovering Our History Through The Relics Left Behind
Posted in collectibles, and Health & Medicine
I was enjoying my healthy lunch at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market recently when I looked up at the back side of a scale. “Stop,” it hollered in bold red letters. “Have you weighed yourself lately?” I hadn’t,…
Posted in Black history, Ephemera/Paper/Documents, and slavery
I was flipping through a decade-old black history newsletter recently when I came across an article illustrated with two 19th-century ads announcing slave auctions. The headlines slapped me across the face because they were so jarring:…
“Is that a numbers book?” the woman asked, smiling, knowing the answer but asking the question anyway. On her face, you could see the memories. It was same look I had seen on countless others…
Posted in Dolls
The auctioneer had a hard time getting someone – anyone – to bid on the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Several people had already bought what they considered the best of the dolls: Barbie and friends…
Posted in African American women, and Hair
As I approached the auction table, my first thought was that some women would kill for this. That’s an exaggeration, but the unopened packages of dark hair weaves, buns and extensions were the stuff of…
Posted in collectibles, and Toys
Which do you prefer? A fast and daring ride on a roller coaster or a serene swing on a ferris wheel? I’ve always chosen the roller coaster because life should be exciting, adventurous, challenging, and…
Posted in African American women, and Women
Sometimes while researching one auction item, I’m led to the history of another that’s just as fascinating. That’s truly been the case in my discovery of the contributions of women. Many of them have touched the way…
Posted in Black history, collectibles, Culture, Ephemera/Paper/Documents, Family, and Photos
Next weekend, I will be joining another history buff in a presentation on historical treasures to look for in your home. It’s part of the 2012 Black History & Culture Showcase that has been held in…
