A 1964 Esquire magazine print ad. No one I know can relate to this more than you. Anyone look familiar? I haven’t submitted to MOK ...
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Pee Wee Herman Bike Beach “Crusier” Paul Ruebens Autograph
Pee Wee Herman Bike Beach “Crusier” Paul Ruebens Autograph From Ebay today, March 6th. Auction ends in 2hrs. Now at $25,702.00 “It...
So this is what we played with as kids…
Over the years there have been dozen of “Old Maid” card game interpretations. These mini size game cards speak volumes. Fruits...
1939 World’s Fair NYC Scarf…
Love the graphics. Actually still own this scarf, but don’t have the heart to wear it. Not sure it could hold up to the wear because ...
What started the Video Game craze…
What started the Video Game craze…at least for me… How many quarters we spent just trying to figure it all out. The first TV hoo...
Here she comes…1964 Miss America
The hair styles & fashions of the 60’s are priceless. Looks like her head did a 360 for this shot. I don’t think this fashio...
Early ’70s magnetic art desk scultpure…
A recent find at an estate sale. Create your own art . Manipulate slivers of metal on a magnetic base. An early 1970’s desktop pap...
Three makes a collection…
I was told years ago, once you have three of something, it’s a collection. This is my collection. I don’t use them for plants ...
Let the games begin…
Not so very long ago this was a “state of the art” hand held gamer’s passion. I wasn’t into this but appreciate the...
Let there be music…
All I have is the envelope. No pattern tranfers. Just really appreciate the whimsical art. I’m thinking early 1950’s....
My “make-it” experience ended after a vest…
The type font alone says 1971. Not sure today’s young women would all take the time to knit one up. You can be sure they are all wear...
50’s Rocket Boy & Siesta Time Cards…
Two more favorite 50’s birthday cards in the group. Aunt Irma…sure has good taste in birthday cards! Happy Birthday Jimmy. And ...
Retro 50’s juvenile cards…
The graphics on these cards from the 50’s were all about the message though illustration. Below are a few of my favorite pop ups. Har...
Serious card players lived here…
A shot from yesterday’s estate sale. As I descended the narrow stairs to the “rec” room, this is the first thing that cal...
No wrinkles please…
In the 1950’s, every family that owned a “mangler” slept on pressed sheets, pressed tablecloths and anything flat fabri...
My final “red” handles (Part 8)
Really not sure what the first tool is. I need your help on this one. Next is an egg beater; I’m thinking the next once is for cutti...
Close, but not always accurate… (Part 7)
Another red gem from the late 40’s or early 50’s. Though I grew up with a green kitchen timer, the red color was a must add to t...
Hors D’oeuvre anyone? (Part 6)
No party is complete without hors D’oeuvres cut in every shape, including playing card symbols. Each cutter is only about an inch in s...
More tools for every job (Part 5)
OK this one is easy. I know what these tools do, though I admit, kneading dough is not anything I’ve done. Well maybe in home economic...
Every tool had a purpose back then (Part 4)
With the war over, families were splurging on kitchen gadgets in the late 40’s. Every tool had a purpose. The top two had the bakelite...
Food Choppers 1940’s Style (Part 3)
Two yard sale finds for maybe 25 cents each. I don’t use them. Just love the red handles, adding to my collection. In the process of m...
Bakerman Cookie Jar (Part 2)
I love that cookie jar! All big and floppy, like he's made out of dough himself. I like how you have all your old kitchen utensils out o...
1940s red kitchen accessories (Part 1)
This flour sifter & spoon are actually the start of my red handle kitchen collection. You see, this was in my family’s kitchen in ...
What becomes of a 1955 red step stool…
What becomes of a 1955 red step stool. The bottom photo shows an ad when it was selling brand new in a 1955 Better Homes and Garden mag I po...