Why the Rooster? A Short History of Weathervanes
Weather vanes, or wind vanes, are often found perched on top of roofs to indicate the current direction of the wind. While these are mainly …
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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 …
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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 …
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Vintage Medicine Cabinets: History, Styles and Restoration
If you have been dreaming of a vintage medicine cabinet in your home, you can find true vintage items as well as plenty of reproductions …
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The Arnex Pocket Watch: History, Values and Vintage Models
Arnex pocket watches were very popular in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. They were made in Switzerland and were highly affordable. In …
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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 …
Hamilton Pocket Watch: A Vintage Collector’s Guide
The Hamilton Watch Company was incorporated in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They released their first watch in 1893. They continued American operations until 1969, when …
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 …
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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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 …
What is Cranberry Glass? A Collector’s Guide
The history of cranberry glass is largely unknown, but there are a few different origin stories, each as likely as the other. No matter where …
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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Looking Back at the Wooton Desk: A Unique Collectible
The Wooton desk could be considered a variation of the secretary’s desk. However, the design of the Wooton desk is much more elaborate. They had …
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An Overview of Antique Phones: Can You Hear Me Now?
I’m not old enough to remember the days of party lines, buy my parents are, and I’ve heard many a story of the town gossip …
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