Poe’s The Raven 1883
Another handsome book. Photo by Blast.
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Songs in the Key of Los Angeles
‘Featuring the elaborately designed covers of more than one hundred pieces of vintage sheet music, Songs in the Key of Los Angeles spans 1859 to 1959, offering… Read More »Songs in the Key of Los Angeles
Ives Toys Make Happy Boys
Ives Toys had a great slogan, for sure. They manufactured toy trains in the early 20th century, but their slogan was no match for the… Read More »Ives Toys Make Happy Boys
Black Dahlia Newspaper
The site of the murder is not much more than a mile away from me. Photo by A Vintage Walk.
Crusty Navy Airship
Photo by Expert Estates.
Vlad the Impaler Mug
Maybe try decaf if you get the urge to impale your enemies. Photo by Grasons.
Inaugural Parking 1969
It’s been a week since the Inauguration, so well worth revisiting the concept with this interesting item from the Nixon era. Photo by Scott Pugmire.
Let Goofy Do Your Taxes
From Looney Tunes playing basketball to Disney characters checking your tax return. What fun hijinks will animators think up next? This issue of Liberty Magazine… Read More »Let Goofy Do Your Taxes
King Tut Sweater
Now, if I’d knownThey’d line up just to see him,I’d’ve taken all my moneyAnd bought me a museum. Photo by Golden Rabbit.
Knapp Electric Questioner
I have questions about the questioner. Fortunately, this games museum has a nice explanation and more photos of this amazing thing from 1928-1930. The players… Read More »Knapp Electric Questioner