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Category Archives: Jim
Find of the Week: Arsenic and Old Clapperboards
We all know what it is; we just don’t know what it’s called. I’m referring to a clapperboard or clapboard. If you’ve ever seen a movie in which they’re making a movie, you’ve seen a crewman go something like, “Scene … Continue reading
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A Good Day at the Flea Market
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
Uncle Sam – He Collects From Us So Why Not Collect Him?
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
Davy Crockett Coonskin Cap – “Born on a Mountaintop in Tennessee” – In the 1950’s Davy Sent Little Boomers on a Spending Spree!
1955 was a great year for Walt Disney. Disneyland opened that summer. The TV show “Mickey Mouse Club” premiered and Davy Crockett became a phenomenon that has rarely been rivaled since. “Davy Crockett”, starring Fess Parker in the title role … Continue reading
Copper Lustre Pitcher – Really Old and Really Cheap
Last weekend, Carol and I were set up at a local antique show. We were there for two days and were among about forty dealers participating in the show. The crowds were decent and we really can’t complain about how … Continue reading
The Michelin Advertising Figure – Rollin to the “Roadshow” with Bibendum
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
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Truman Political Cartoon – It’s Toon Time at the L.A. Times
Since we last gave attention to Dwight Eisenhower, a Republican, it seems only fair that while the election season is still only a few weeks behind us, we pay some attention to his Democratic predecessor – Harry S. Truman. It … Continue reading
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Smile! Sixty Years Ago, We Liked Ike
In 1952, like today, America went to the polls. By the time the votes counted, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the clear winner. The popular World War II hero and five star general was approached by both parties as a possible … Continue reading
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Last Travel-Log from the Road – 10/4/12: Antique Archeology-Nashville Submitted by Carol
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
Travel-Log #8: Broad Summary (Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas) – Submitted by Carol on 10/3/12
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