Category Archives: 1910’s

The Coolest Comic Grandfather – Foxy Grandpa & His Fabulous Easter Toys

Posted on April 5, 2015 by

I’m not old enough to personally remember Foxy Grandpa, the comic character. In fact, even my parents were born too late to remember his debut on January 7, 1900 in the New York Herald, and his popularity was already waning … Continue reading →

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Season’s Greetings from Santa’s Workshop – Our Bliss Adirondack Cottage

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

New to our Christmas display this year but not new to our collection is this Bliss Adirondack Cottage circa 1905.  When we bought it from a small local antique shop almost three years ago, we weren’t sure how to display … Continue reading →

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Top o’ the Morning and Happy Collecting St. Patrick’s Day to You!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

Santa Clauses and Easter Bunnies are relatively easy to find in the antiques and collectibles world. But if you want to collect and/or display vintage St. Patrick’s Day decorations, you’ll need the luck of the Irish! Aside from postcards, cardboard … Continue reading →

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1911 Beach Boys – A Photo Souvenir From Atlantic City

Posted on July 21, 2013 by

  This photo was a recent addition to my collection.  How can anyone view it without smiling at least a little? These men, who look to be about sixty years old – give or take a few years, are obviously … Continue reading →

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A Good Day at the Flea Market

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Ah the flea market! Is there a better place to be early in the morning? All the treasures of popular culture seem to find their way there sooner or later. Armed with a few bucks in your wallet, a little … Continue reading →

Posted in 1910's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Americana, Comic Characters, Humor, Jim, Toys, Weird | 3 Comments

Uncle Sam – He Collects From Us So Why Not Collect Him?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

It might be more appropriate to talk about Uncle Sam around the Fourth of July, when symbols of patriotism abound. He dresses in red, white, and blue, after all, and sometimes has stars on the brim of his hat and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1900's, 1910's, 1920's, 1930's, 1940's, Americana, Dolls, Ephemera, Historical, Jim, Political, Toys, WWII | 3 Comments

The Michelin Advertising Figure – Rollin to the “Roadshow” with Bibendum

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

The seventeenth season of PBS’ “Antiques Roadshow” just started recently.  I have to admit that of all the shows dealing with antiques that have aired over the years, I still like this one the best.   Based on the even longer … Continue reading →

Posted in 1800's, 1900's, 1910's, 1920's, Advertising, Foreign, Historical, Jim, Weird | 4 Comments

When Your Holidays Need a Little Less Cheer and a Little More Fear, Bring in the Krampus.

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

For many years very few Americans seemed to be aware of some of the stranger characters associated with Christmas in other countries around the world.  Every country has their own traditions, and ours are rather tame compared to most.  All … Continue reading →

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Last Travel-Log from the Road – 10/4/12: Antique Archeology-Nashville Submitted by Carol

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

When we set out on our cross-country journey at the beginning of September, we knew we wanted to antique our way across America, but we weren’t exactly sure where we would go.  We still have a few more days on … Continue reading →

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Travel-Log #8: Broad Summary (Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas) – Submitted by Carol on 10/3/12

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

Despite good intentions, I’ve discovered that keeping up on a blog while traveling the width of the country is no easy task.  Whenever possible, we’ve tracked down and run into antique shops and malls in pursuit of a “find.”  In … Continue reading →

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