The Magazine Antiques - October 1993 - Folk Art Issue
October 1993 issue of The Magazine Antiques featuring extensive coverage of American folk art, early Plains Indian painted hides, heraldic needlework, powder horns, ceramics, early painting, and the collecting legacy of Nina Fletcher Little. A substantial period reference from one of the most respected publications in the antiques and decorative arts field.
Overview
The October 1993 issue of The Magazine Antiques centers on American folk art and material culture, presenting a carefully curated selection of scholarly articles, collecting studies, museum research, and decorative arts scholarship. Long regarded as one of the premier periodicals in the antiques field, The Magazine Antiques served collectors, dealers, curators, historians, and researchers through detailed articles written by recognized authorities. This issue features a striking folk art cover image and includes substantial articles on New England heraldic needlework, carved powder horns, early Plains Indian painted hides, ceramics, early painting, and the influential collector Nina Fletcher Little.
Dating / Background
Published in October 1993 by The Magazine Antiques, this issue reflects the publication's mature period, when it combined rigorous scholarship with broad coverage of American decorative arts, folk art, furniture, textiles, ceramics, paintings, and collecting history. Individual issues are frequently retained by collectors and researchers because many articles remain useful references decades after publication. The issue's focus on folk art and related subjects provides a snapshot of collecting interests and academic research during the early 1990s.
Why Collect
Collectors value back issues of The Magazine Antiques for their enduring research content, high-quality photography, exhibition coverage, and contributions from leading scholars. Unlike many contemporary magazines, these issues often function as reference works that continue to be cited and consulted long after publication. The October 1993 issue is particularly appealing to collectors interested in American folk art, Native American material culture, heraldry, textiles, painted hides, early American decorative arts, and the collecting career of Nina Fletcher Little. It also serves as a useful resource for dealers, decorators, museum professionals, and students seeking period scholarship from a respected source.
Dimensions (inches)
- Height: 11 7/8
- Width: 9 1/8
- Depth: 3/8
- Weight: 1.4 lbs
Condition
Good to very good condition. Lightly handled with expected minor signs of use. Interior pages are clean and well preserved. Not perfect, but no notable issues observed. Binding remains intact and the magazine presents well for reading, reference, or collection.
