A Collector's Guide to Salem Witchcraft & Souvenirs

By Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell

Book Overview

The Salem Witch trials were one of the darkest chapters in American history. With absorbing historical narrative and 300 photographs, Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell recounts three hundred years of a city's past, from the trials themselves through the 1890s, when Daniel Low produced the first souvenir spoon, to years of memorabilia and collectibles. The historic sites in Salem are documented through their many changes. These tourist meccas are visited by tens of thousands of people each year, whose purchases have helped to create a photo album of printed images and a treasure trove of silver and china souvenirs showing both witches and the historic sites. Separate chapters in this book illustrate the witchcraft theme as depicted on jewelry, silverware, cups and saucers, assorted chinaware, bottled goods, and a host of other interesting items.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764304259
• ISBN13: 9780764304255
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Salem Witchcraft & Souvenirs

This is a look into the collectibles that were made for the Salem Witch tourist trade. Silver items that are coveted and never found are in this book to make collectors aware of items thatthat we can covet. It makes one wish one could go back in time and buy some of these gems. History of the items as well asas the trials themselves. With more and more items coming up on the internet and misidentified this book should help one and all.

Unique Ref. book for seasoned and aspiring collectors alike!

I had a few unusual witch items from Salem in my collection but until I purchased the book Salem Witchcraft and Souvenirs I had no ideaa just how many things were out there available to collectors like me! It is a valuable reference book with sharp photography showing P. Apkarian-Russell's vast collection and those of others. Anyone collecting witch items or interested in the history of Witchcraft Hysteria in Salem would be intrigued with this unique topical from Schiffer.