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Will Ames is an author and editor for the old timey. With a BA in history and a passion for vintage items and retro inspired tech, Will has a passion for researching his favorite products, collectibles and stories from days gone by.

Types of Globes: Your Vintage Guide

Types of Vintage Globes

Since the beginning of time, humans have been fascinated with documenting the Earth’s terrain. Mapmaking became a popular profession as it allowed geographers to document …

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What is a Dry Sink? Your Pre-Plumbing Guide

A dry sink is a piece of furniture that has a basin and a pitcher holder for people to wash their hands or certain items …

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8 Old-Fashioned Barber Tools for Today

Vintage Barber Tools

Barbers have been in business since 5000 B.C. Many times, they were priests who were trained to cut hair in a way to protect the …

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7 Types of Clocks for Vintage and Antique Collectors

Types of Antique and Vintage Clocks for Collectors

Clocks have long been used to help us tell time. During the 14th-century, mechanical clocks were commonly found in monasteries. It wasn’t until the 17th-century …

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11 Cool Vintage Things to Collect

Are you on the search for some fun vintage items to collect? If so, you might be overwhelmed by the vast amount of things you …

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Types of Rocking Chairs: History and Identification

Types of Rocking Chairs

Rocking chairs were once a treasured furniture piece. They not only encouraged relaxation but served as art. While they aren’t relied upon much anymore, they …

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The Quill Pen: History and Examples

Quill Pen

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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All About Vintage Office Chairs

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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6 Best Antique Telescopes For Décor and Functionality

Antique Telescopes

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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7 Best Retro Bluetooth Speakers For Home and Office

Best Retro Bluetooth Speaker

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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Types of Lanterns: A Vintage Guide

Guide to Antique and Vintage Lanterns

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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7 Retro Diner Signs We Think You’ll Love

Retro Diner Signs

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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How to Date a Gilbert Clock: An Easy Guide

How to Date a Gilbert Clock

Gilbert clocks were one of the most famous pieces of technology during the late 19th-century to the early 20th-century. Not only were they a useful …

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19th Century Scientists: Ancestors of Smartphone Functions

19th Century Scientists - Emile

Every day, I try not to take for granted the technology that enables me to use my smartphone in the 21st century, but many of …

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