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Category Archives: Carol
Fighting the War in Europe on the Homefront With Humor – Poking Fun at Hitler
Today marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a somber yet triumphant anniversary to be sure. Thousands of American troops became casualties as they stormed the beaches of Normandy in a successful effort to wrest control of Europe from Hitler and … Continue reading
Posted in 1940's, Americana, Carol, Historical, Humor, WWII
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY – Enjoy These Vintage Photos
Just wanted to share a couple of motherly – or in these cases grandmotherly – images from my vintage photo collection in honor of Mother’s Day. I spent my Mother’s Day doing what I enjoy most – antiquing with my … Continue reading
Posted in 1800's, 1930's, Americana, Carol, Photography
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Top o’ the Morning and Happy Collecting St. Patrick’s Day to You!
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
My Love Affair With LIFE (Magazine)
This tenth anniversary issue of Life magazine shows the first issue with the famous Margaret Bourke White cover. I’m sure my love affair with Life began when I was about ten years old. Unlike just about every middle class family … Continue reading
Oh, What Fun!!! Where Exactly Are These Vintage Skiers and Sledders Skiing and Sledding?
These vintage Christmas decorations date to the 1920’s and 30’s. Only one is marked “Japan,” but I suspect that that’s where all of them were made. A combination of cardboard, composition, and cotton batting, they have that old-fashioned … Continue reading
Happy Halloween! A Nostalgic Snapshot of a 1960’s Yogi Bear Trick or Treater
What a great photo! It combines two things I love – old magazines and Halloween. Anyone over forty will probably admit to going out on Halloween wearing one of those lame, out-of-the-box costumes at least once during their trick-or-treating … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, Americana, Carol, Comic Characters, Costumes, Ephemera, Halloween, Holiday, Humor, Uncategorized
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Mr. Clean & Friends – Grown Men in Costume
It’s October, the month when grown men do crazy things like this. This vintage photo, most likely from the 1960’s, is from my collection. It’s hard to say why these men are in costume, but let’s assume it’s a … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, Advertising, Americana, Carol, Costumes, Halloween, Humor, Photography
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A Whale of a Tale – Our Yard Sale Whale Vertebrae
It has been said many times before in our blog and will probably be said many times in the future. When you collect to the extent we do, you never know what you’ll be bringing home after any given “hunt.” … Continue reading
Posted in Carol, Uncategorized, Weird
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1911 Beach Boys – A Photo Souvenir From Atlantic City
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
Posted in 1910's, Americana, Carol, Ephemera, Photography
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Happy Fourth of July from Collectorgene! A Black Humor Postcard With a Timely Message
Warnings about the dangers of fireworks – especially when children are involved – abound today. Apparently, things were no different in 1908, which is when this particular card was mailed. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Posted in 1900's, Americana, Carol, Ephemera, Holiday, Uncategorized
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