Gorey-esque Quilt
The imagery here seemed very reminiscent of Edward Gorey, of whom I’m a very big fan. Some internet sleuthing uncovered a line of fabrics called… Read More »Gorey-esque Quilt
Crazy Foam & Silly Soap
Crazy Foam made its debut in 1965. This looks like an early one to me. I recall having Batman. Photo by Arlington House.
1965 (out of this) World Series Souvenir Program
The Space Race had its effect on everything in the 1960s, even baseball. The Dodgers won in 7, on the shoulder of MVP Sandy Koufax,… Read More »1965 (out of this) World Series Souvenir Program
Wake up you old fool. You slept through the show.
Who’s a fool? You watched it! Statler and Waldorf Bookends. Photo by Seaside.
Kent Blades – Remember when blades were about a penny a piece?
Me neither. Now they’re locked up in the store tighter than oxycontin. Photo by Tanenbaum’s Treasures.
1950s Marx Electric Sportster Toy Car
Allegedly this convertible could handle up to 50 pounds of 1950s vintage child. Photo by Lloyd Gordon.
Diseased Lamp
Photo by Aversa.
HEAT A NUT Electric peanut warmer
If you can’t stand them at room temperature, be sure to stuff your nuts into this warmer. Photo by True Legacy.
1936 Little Orphan Annie Decoder pin
B-E-S-U-R-E-T-O-D-R-I-N-K-Y-O… Photo by Aversa.
Xavier Cugat – La Subasta
Bandleader Xavier Cugat was also something of an artist. In the 1920s when his band was at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, he was… Read More »Xavier Cugat – La Subasta