USA, 07th August 2018: There is no such hard and fast rule that says gathering Civil War memorabilia has to be an expensive hobby. In sharp contrast to the Antique artifacts and Civil War gear, it encompasses contemporary products that commemorate the great war, and also vintage articles pertaining to that era. Memorabilia includes magazines, books, and calendars, and also journals, old photographs, artwork and other kinds of ephemera.

Much to the collector’s delight, Sky Cabin Antiques has opened their brand new antique store at Castle Rock in Colorado, which has a substantial collection of Civil War Memorabilia readily available for purchase.

The American Civil War is indeed a broad category that typically includes the following sub-categories; slavery, manumission papers, sale papers, other documents related to slavery, slave tags, certificates of freedom, photographs, Black Americana posters/advertorials/postcards, letters, segregation signs, Civil War art, vintage illustrations, autographs of president/abolitionists/generals/other significant historical figures including authors belonging to that period, antique lithographs, limited edition prints made by modern military artists, requisition forms, maps, military documents, envelopes, miscellaneous, postcards, postage stamps, newspapers, books, prints and artwork, civil war books, Civil War-themed teapots, calendars, collectible figurines, civil war themed collective games like chess, etc.

There are inherent dangers and risks in procuring any kind of memorabilia and antiques that proudly carry the victorious signs of the Civil War are no exception as well. The market is inundated with fake items, replicas, and forgeries. Fortunately, a Colorado Antique shop named Sky Cabin Antiques deals with authentic pieces only.

They have a vital suggestion to share for first-time buyers of such items. The novice collectors should begin with anything small, for instance, flags, stamps, or photographs. It will give them ample time and opportunity to learn and also to research their collection. This way, they will gradually be in a position to spot duplicates and fakes far more efficiently. Eventually, they will be able to expand their prized collections to various other categories.

The collectible memorabilia should be displayed in such a fashion so that it remains unharmed from fingerprints, dust, and sunlight. Special photograph albums that have acid free papers, glass top tables, and glass front cabinets are a few examples of ways to exhibit these fascinating pieces carrying the fragments of history. One can create small vignettes to achieve more robust pieces of memorabilia.

By gathering these magnificent pieces of history, one is saving the long-gone past for the unforeseen future.