Why collect

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Join Now - It's Free. Go to accessibility options. For example, in addition to the instinctive predilection previously discussed, the most common reasons people collect things include: Knowledge and learning Relaxation and stress reduction Personal pleasure including appreciation of beauty, and pride of ownership Social interaction with fellow collectors and others i.

All Internet Auctions. Contact a Specialist to discuss your consignment today. Video tutorial Getting the most out of search. With the development of sophisticated digital technology the darkroom has been replaced by archival printers. This has created a chasm in the marketplace for classic, black and white silver based printing. There is great strength in basing a collection on the foundations of photography.

For the last century and a half photography has mirrored, documented, and commented on the development of the world in every imaginable way. Copyright: University of Miami. All Rights Reserved. Display: Default High Contrast. University of Miami Simple text logo for University of Miami. Search UM Mobile. Popular Links. News Home Stories September Why do we collect things?

Arts and Humanities People and Community. Why do we collect things? Noah Lapaix with some of his vinyl record collection. By Barbara Gutierrez. By Barbara Gutierrez Various members of the University of Miami community, as well as collectors, offer a myriad of reasons for the fascination with accumulating items of interest.

Especially from people who are no longer here. Both my husband and I are collectors- he collects large things like old enamel signs think Coke buttons and Mobil Pegasus while I prefer small items like miniature objects, Pez dispensers, sparkly things, and cobalt blue glass. We collect other things too, but those are just some of them.

We have slowed down at this point and enjoy what we have and rarely add more. The collections have space to be displayed and enjoyed. The collections are integrated into our space. You and your husband have so many common interests! This is all very compelling. I agree about all of the reasons you identified for people to collect, and I also think that people find that having a collection helps you build a personal brand not that people would identify it that way.

For some people, having an easily-summarized identity that they and others can express with comfort can stand in for holding opinions or taking stands that might otherwise cause friction. Hi Julie! Thank you for such a well thought-out comment. It makes so much sense. Though I do collect and save birthday and special occasion cards. But I do love them!

Collecting experiences is what I enjoy. Thank you so much again! I believe, it all comes from our preferences. Thus, there are so many of different and unusual collections around the world. All are neatly displayed in 8 curio cabinets. Regards, Jean. You have lots of collections but they sound wonderful. Hi Ronnie…. Best regards, Jean. Hi Ronni….