1. Why do people like to collect things from the past?
People collect things from the past:
• for sentimental value
• for knowledge
• to understand history
• to recapture their childhood
• to express their appreciation of beauty
• to make a statement about who they are
• from a sense of nostalgia for more simple times
• to affirm their good taste
• with the expectation of reselling these items for a profit
• to stay in touch with historical events.
People collect things from the past because:
• the items they collect hold sentimental value
• they give them a special kind of access to the past
• they provide a very tangible link between them and people of past societies.
2. Do you think museums are the best places to show collections of things from the past?
YES:
Museums are great places to show collections of things from the past as:
• they are built and designed for this purpose
• they usually have a lot of space inside, which is especially great for big collections
• museum objects are appropriately cared for there
• museum storage conditions are appropriate for protecting the objects and minimizing any deterioration
• they provide appropriate security, plan for disasters and other threats and make sure that museum staff are trained in proper handling procedures
• they have specialized storage areas.
3. Where can people find things from the past to collect?
• garage sales
• flea markets
• antique shows
• crafts fairs
• live auctions
• online auctions
• thrift stores
• antique shops and malls
• online antique shops and malls
• antique markets.