Traffic Bingo
This is how people kept kids quiet on long car drives before the invention of the smartphone. Photo by PickersRUs.
Dollars to Discrimination
Some handsome Morgan and Peace silver dollars there, and then… a witty rejoinder to the Women’s Liberation movement of the 1970s in the form of… Read More »Dollars to Discrimination
Just hanging out
Trying to provide some parity in the presentation of the less clothed artworks from people’s estates. Photo by Gold Standard.
Even Cowgirls Play the Bass
A fine example of a 1955 pinup calendar with artwork by George Petty. I particularly love this month where our artist started out with a… Read More »Even Cowgirls Play the Bass
Is there a superhero tie-in?
A rusty old tin of magical motor oil slash fuel additive. I guess I’m not surprised that the product hearkens back to the 1920s. But… Read More »Is there a superhero tie-in?
Prescription for hunger, thirst and tiredness
The doctor has you covered. I’m not a huge fan of advertising type stuff, but this one sold me with the very particular timing. Drink… Read More »Prescription for hunger, thirst and tiredness
It’s a rock – it’s a clock
It’s a rock clock. I figured I would get a lot of use out of the animal tag. I’m just glad I get a chance… Read More »It’s a rock – it’s a clock
For your muppet cosplay needs
It certainly makes a statement. Love it. Photo by Miller
Sportball Championships
In honor of the Big Game, we offer this devotional artwork of Mickey Mantle, The Yankees #7. Artwork appears signed, but it could just be… Read More »Sportball Championships
Now that’s Catalina Tile
Some of you probably know that the island of Santa Catalina was pretty much owned by the Wrigleys of gum fame. Apart from training his… Read More »Now that’s Catalina Tile