Smithsburg Antiques Basics October 22

Collecting is a popular and fascinating hobby. In this Zoom presentation, we'll look at aspects of collecting that anyone new to the field will want to know, including a bit about the history of collecting in the U.S., some useful basic terminology, common types of evaluation for antiques and collectible items, and criteria that are commonly used to assess their value.  We'll also talk about collecting tips from the experts and find out about valuable resources for your collecting education, both online and the collections of the State Library Resource Center.  

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