Family heirlooms are hard to part with, especially if they've been passed down for generations. On the other hand, some heirlooms are difficult to maintain and may be worth letting go — particularly ...

This month’s column brings an original kerosene lantern from an American LaFrance Fire Engine found at an estate sale and a favorite basket from a reader’s art glass collection. Well-cared-for family ...

Singer sewing machines were manufactured in Elizabeth for 109 years. photo courtesy of the Singer Sewing Co. Whether they used one that was powered by a treadle or a pedal, there’s a really good ...

Ah, the timeless allure of vintage sewing machines. For some, they're just relics from a time when "fast fashion" meant something entirely different. But for collectors and sewing enthusiasts alike, a ...

Q: I received this toy sewing machine in the mid 1950s as a Christmas present from my parents. I believe my mother told me she paid $10 for it from the Singer store in downtown Galt (now Cambridge).