Collecting

In 1855 (the year of this daguerreotype), rocking horses symbolized middle-class affluence. Today, hand-carved horses are largely for the wealthy.

Happy Trails

As freshly carved toys or treasured heirlooms, well-bred rocking horses ride high in the affections of kids and collectors alike

The eye-catching cigarette packages in Johnson's collection served as advertisements as well as containers, testaments to legions of company artists. English Craven A's, American One-Elevens and Scottish Cuba Blends are from the first half of the 20th century.

Pack Rat

First Virgil Johnson gave up smoking. Then he gave up his breathtaking collection of tobacco-nalia

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The Magic of Madame Alexander Dolls

Out of a Harlem factory come exquisite collectibles that, after 74 years, still bring joy to many children—and adults

George Gustav Heye

A Passionate Collector

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Old News is Good News

For the collector of history in print, old news is good news

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