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Vintage Electric Fans

Your Guide to the History & Return of Vintage Electric Fans

Electric office fans have been around for more than 125 years. Their utility is undeniable and they have an interesting history. Invented around the time …

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Vintage Shaving Kits

6 Best Vintage Shaving Kits for an Authentic Feel

A smooth, clean shave requires more than a razor. For most men, a good shave boosts their appeal, confidence, and mindset. If you are one …

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Antique Teapots

Antique Teapots: History, Styles and Identification

Teapots have been around for centuries and have a vast history that might surprise you. These objects also underwent many upgrades that altered their appearance. …

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Quill Pen

The Quill Pen: History and Examples

When most people think of ancient writers, they imagine them with a piece of parchment and an elaborate quill pen. This tool has a vast …

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Vintage Office Chairs

All About Vintage Office Chairs

When it comes to furniture there is certainly something to be said for vintage pieces. They have been a staple in the kit of designers …

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Leica M6

The Leica M6: History and Praise

It’s been nearly 20 years since production ended on the Leica M6 camera, and photographers are still reviewing it. So, how is it that this …

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A Guide to Vintage Walkie-Talkies and Two-Way Radios

Walkie-talkies and two-way radios are so common today that most pay no attention to them. However, at one point in history, they were considered to …

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A History of Streetlights: Out of the Darkness

Have you ever felt the pervasive darkness of a city without streetlights? Power outages, rolling brownouts and a night in the country remind us of …

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Antique Coffee Grinders

Best Antique Coffee Grinders: The Perfect Way to Start Your Morning

Do you just love the smell of coffee in the morning? For those who need their fix, the classic coffee machine has become the most …

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Cobbler vs Shoemaker: What's the difference?

Cordwainer vs. Cobbler vs. Shoemaker: What’s the difference?

Humans have needed shoes since time immemorial, and the types of shows through the ages show how the art and practicality of our mobility have …

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Antique Telescopes

6 Best Antique Telescopes For Décor and Functionality

There is something special about antique telescopes. Besides their sleek and elegant appearance, they look classy and valuable when displayed in nearly any room. However, …

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Best Retro Bluetooth Speaker

7 Best Retro Bluetooth Speakers For Home and Office

Even with the rise in new, modernized speakers, the old-time retro bluetooth speakers are still great head turners so to speak. From the warm sound …

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Guide to Antique and Vintage Lanterns

Types of Lanterns: A Vintage Guide

Lanterns have become a staple of primitive style decoration in the past twenty years or so, but there was a time in history that the …

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Retro Diner Signs

7 Retro Diner Signs We Think You’ll Love

Regardless of how much people try to avoid them, there is something welcoming and irresistible about diner signs. They have been in use for many …

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