Intestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth
This seems to be a reprint of an original from the 1920s-1930s. I somehow doubt the validity of this work. They are very interested in… Read More »Intestinal Gardening for the Prolongation of Youth
USS Tilefish – California Submarine Veterans
Tilefish was a WWII submarine built in the Bay Area and saw a few tours of duty in the Pacific, followed by some action around… Read More »USS Tilefish – California Submarine Veterans
The Winning Ticket – The Great Home Lottery Game
You thought Monopoly went on forever. Even with 6 players, it’ll take 4,375,680 drawings for there to be a 50% chance of someone winning the… Read More »The Winning Ticket – The Great Home Lottery Game
Comet Monorail
Neat Japanese battery operated metal toy from the 1950s. Uncle Al has a beautiful complete set with the pylons and wire track. Photo by Los… Read More »Comet Monorail
Fire Extinguisher Collection
Some time ago, I posted a big firefighter collection. I thought I’d never see a larger collection of antique fire extinguishers. I turned out to… Read More »Fire Extinguisher Collection
Masonic Trowels and other foofaraw
Photo by A Better Solution.
Goofy Cat Head Thing Decor Thing
Photo by C&J.
Pointing Pisser
Evidently this is a light up Circus statue that pointed the way to the restrooms. Photo by Lori’s Treasures of Time.
Disneyland Toy Diorama
This is pretty amazing. I’ve seen other dioramas, but they are more faithful in a way. The Matterhorn looks like the Matterhorn. But on this… Read More »Disneyland Toy Diorama
Playskool Cassette Recorder
Probably fewer of these were sold than the Walkman, but still pretty cool. Especially with a mic for recording. Photo by True Legacy.