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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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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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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 …

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Courting Candle

The Original Speed Date? The Myth and History of the Courting Candle

You find yourself in a thrift store and while looking through the shelves of trash and treasures, you spot a strange candle in a twisted …

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The Poodle Skirt: Vintage Fashion Spotlight

When I think of poodle skirts, I immediately think of a white, button-down shirt with a collar (tucked into the skirt, of course), white socks …

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Old Timey Sayings

17 Old-Timey Sayings We Still Love to Use Today

My Grandparents owned and lived on a working dairy farm outside of Wooster, Ohio. My brothers and I loved to visit as summer days at …

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What You Need to Know About Civil War Political Cartoons

The Contemporary American political landscape is defined by satire. We explore politics through mocking jobs and intellectual jests. This American political tradition got its start …

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Steamer Trunk - Iconic Antique Luggage

The Steamer Trunk: Iconic Antique Luggage

Steamer trunks are awesome vintage finds that can be used for all sorts of things today, from seating to storage. Many collectors love these types …

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Peacock Dress

Vintage Spotlight: The Peacock Dress (Where is it Now?)

The original peacock dress was designed by Jean-Phillipe Worth and worn by Mary Curzon, the Baroness of Kendleston at the 1902 Coronation of King Edward …

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Favorite Vintage Glasses

Cheers to Vintage Drinking Glasses! Our Favorite Styles for Today

If you’ve been known to raise a glass every now and then (who hasn’t?) you may want to add some flair to the festivities by …

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Best Mustache Wax

Best Mustache Wax: A Beginner’s Guide for 2021

Have you ever wondered how some guys seem to always get their mustaches and beards looking so immaculate and well-shaped? These fine gentlemen aren’t just …

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The Joys of Vintage Luggage: Trunks, Hat Boxes, and Early Suitcases

Vintage luggage is making a comeback. And it’s not hard to see why. Vintage luggage from the 19th century was often crafted with the best …

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The Fascinating Origins of Polka Dots

Today, polka dots are considered a cheerful pattern, often featured on children’s toys and cheeky, vintage-style clothing. Perhaps we take the pattern from granted now, …

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The Great American Flask

Hip flasks are back in style. While hip flasks became a fashion trend back in the 18th century, their popularity as a convenient and inconspicuous …

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