defintion
Any object regarded as being of value or interest to a collector.
An antique is a collectable that is old.
A curio is a small, usually fascinating, or unusual item sought by collectors. A "manufactured" collectable aka a contemporary collectable, is an item made specifically for people to collect.
date back @ least to 1760's
popularized
George IV drove popularity. Fascinated by Chinese decor.
Explosion in the 1960's
Paper-mâché and ceramic Roberto Clemente, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, and Willie Mays.
Fun facts
January 7 is National Bobblehead Day $60,000
Milwaukee,
Museum in
WI $60.00
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