From Thanksgiving football and turkey platters to vintage jewelry and presidential relics, explore what’s inside the November issue of Kovels Antique Trader.
football memorabilia/
Kovels Antique Trader
Updated Nov 2, 2026 1:50 PM PST
November has arrived, and the latest issue of Kovels Antique Trader is kicking off the Thanksgiving season with a little football and a generous helping of collectibles. From vintage turkey platters and game-day memorabilia to presidential relics and centuries of eyewear, this month’s stories explore the history behind familiar objects and the traditions that keep them alive.
Our cover feature, “Thanksgiving Is Game Day,” celebrates the longstanding connection between Thanksgiving and football, exploring the memorabilia associated with one of America’s favorite holiday traditions. And because no Thanksgiving table is complete without a turkey, Elizabeth Burroughs Heineman turns her attention to collectible turkey platters in this month’s “Beyond the Block.”
Pamela Wiggins Siegel explores the renewed popularity of vintage bangle bracelets in “Bangles Are Back in a Big Way.” From colorful Bakelite to designer examples, these fashionable accessories offer collectors plenty of possibilities. Meanwhile, “A Look at Eyewear” traces 300 years of eyeglass history, revealing how styles have changed alongside the technology that helps us see.
History takes center stage in “Presidential Relics,” which explores America’s presidential museums and the objects preserving the legacies of the nation’s leaders. “Crafting Girlhood” examines an exhibition that transforms historic schoolgirl handiwork into art, offering a glimpse into the lives of the young women who created it.
Elsewhere, Kele Johnson speaks with eBay’s Luci Yang in “What Are Collectors Chasing?” about the trends shaping the collectibles market in 2026 and the interests drawing younger generations into the hobby. Readers will also find our regular Sales Reports, featuring notable treasures and recent auction results.
Whether your Thanksgiving plans include watching football, gathering around the family table, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon with your favorite magazine, there’s plenty to discover in the November issue of Kovels Antique Trader.
Happy Thanksgiving, and happy collecting!
football memorabiliaKovels Antique TraderNovember 2026Thanksgiving collectibles
football memorabiliaWriter
Related Stories
NewsAmerica at 250: Ohio, the Buckeye StateKele Johnson
NewsCelebrate Kovels with a New Online Archive!Elizabeth Heineman
NewsWhen the Dead Come HomeKele Johnson
NewsAmerica at 250: North Dakota, the Roughrider StateElizabeth Heineman
NewsAmerica at 250: North Carolina, The Tar Heel StateKele Johnson
NewsAmerica at 250: New York, The Empire StateKele Johnson
