History of Smith-Corona Typewriters: From Shotguns to Spell Check
A few years ago, I bought a typewriter. It’s vintage, blue and cream in color, and made sometime in the 1960s or 1970s. It probably had a carrying case at …
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Vintage Navigational Tools (And How They’re Useful Today)
Navigation can be pretty tricky. Considering how many people can get lost in a parking lot, just think how much harder it was for people to traverse unknown lands or …
A Guide to Prohibition Era Clothing & Styles
Hey, all you Flippers and Flappers, do you know your onions about clothing during prohibition? Don’t know who that is? A flipper is a guy, and a flapper is a girl, …
Rotary Phones: History, How They Work and Vintage Models
When the telephone was created in 1876, it inspired many inventors to improve upon its basic design. One of these improvements was the rotary dial telephone. This device led to …
7 Essential Shoe Making Supplies for the Modern Cobbler
There aren’t many art forms that are as unique and require as much skill as shoe making, but skilled cobblers are making it easy for anyone interested in DIY shoe …
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. Below you’ll discover more behind …
Types of Tobacco Pipes: Vintage Smoking Apparatus
While the material and types of pipes have changed over the centuries, the basic idea has stayed the same. A bowl with a hole is connected to a long hollow …
Best Vintage Shaving Kits: Style and Quality!
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 of them, there is no …
Retro Aesthetic History & Ideas
Vintage, Antique, Retro? What’s the deal with all of these terms, anyway. Here at TheOldTimey, we find this stuff fascinating… Before defining the “retro aesthetic”, let’s examine the differences between …
Vintage Maps: How (and Why) to Start Collecting
If you’re on the search for unique items to collect, vintage maps might be something to contemplate. They’re not only beautifully designed but allow you to see how various areas …
Where are the Oldest Capitol Buildings?
Every state in the US has its own capitol building, each with its own rich history to explore. The United States Capitol Building sits atop Capitol Hill in Washington DC. …
The Oldest Parks to Visit in America
The United States has a rich history that can be discovered in unique places. While you can stop by museums, one of the best ways to immerse yourself in it …
The Oldest Graveyards in America and Abroad
The hallowed ground where our ancestors lay has long been the subject of myths and legends. But in the case of enduring stories and reputations, not just any burial ground …
Old Fashioned Ice Cream: Its History (Plus 12 Vintage Flavors to Try)
Ice cream – to many it brings back memories of warm summer days. Today, it’s available in grocery stores, restaurants, and specialty shops. But, at one point, it wasn’t. It …