Unusual C-shaped coffee table with fold-up leaves
I kind of dig it.Photo by Carol Bishop.
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That Gal’s Got Spectacular Accordions
Photo by Triumphant.
Space Man – Into Cold and Endless Space, with only Hope to Guide Them
More Space tomorrow. Photo by Karen.
May come in handy – Survive Nuclear Attack
There was also a nice guide for what to do in an air raid, published by the Chicago Metro Area Office of Civil Defense. Luckily… Read More »May come in handy – Survive Nuclear Attack
MCM tropical fish divided tray – Treasure Craft
Treasure Craft was apparently the last significant California pottery company in operation. I love this tropical fish and the bold colors. Photo by SoCal.
Indian PREMIUM Motorcycle Oil
I understand you get the best quality from the first pressing of the motorcycles. Photo by West Coast.
Reports of the California Un-American Activities Committee
In addition to McCarthyism at the national level, the state of California was also hunting down ‘un-American activities’. I can find the 1st report (1943)… Read More »Reports of the California Un-American Activities Committee
The Poor Little Doggie (and Pee Wee the Kiwi Bird)
Dorothy Olsen the Singing School Teacher released a few records in the 1950s. Photo by Stellar.
Drop Dead! Insect Spray with DDT and Lethane 384
Not only does it have DDT, but also Lethane 384, which is really the best possible MCM name for an insecticide. It appears Lethane is… Read More »Drop Dead! Insect Spray with DDT and Lethane 384
Sportsman Travel Picnic Set
What an adorable little package. If my eyes deceive me not, the container itself has fold out legs to become a table. Tomorrow is another… Read More »Sportsman Travel Picnic Set