American Historical Print Collectors Society

It was October 8, 1974, though at the time I made no special effort to remember the date. Driving up the coast of Maine at the start of an autumn trip through New England, I stopped at a cluttered, musty antique barn. Having grown up in New York City, I was familiar with "Currier & Ives" images through their frequent use on Christmas cards, calendars, advertisements and ceramic ware. Read the full article