Antiques inspire me. The history of individual pieces intrigues me. Objects aren't made today like they used to be. In the 1970s and 1980s, mass production really took off and producers thought more of "how cheap can I make this to make the most money?" instead of "how can I make a quality product that will last?"
My hometown was named the antique capital of the county.The shops in downtown Lebanon are all family owned and operated. It is a warm feeling when you walk in the door and are recognized as a regular customer.
Two of my favorite antique shops in town are Miller's Antique Market and Broadway Antique Mall. I like these places because not everything is in a protective glass case. A lot of things are, but the keys are always nearby.
Frequenting these shops not only give me visual stimulation, but give me a sense of what is important to the world- The objects that you see a lot of are the ones that used to be popular. All of the different shapes and colors, textures and materials provide a lot of inspiration. I can also look closely at the objects to see how they are really made. The longer I have been antiquing, the more I can recognize defining characteristics of a piece- what era it was from, what it's worth, and oftentimes how it was made.
Millers Antique Market
Unfortunately, Broadway Antique Mall does not have a website but below is listed the contact information:
Broadway Antique Mall
15 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
513-932-1410
No comments:
Post a Comment