Castle Films – Clyde Beatty’s Animal Thrills
Castle Films was a leader in selling ‘home movies’ direct to consumers for home projection on 8 mm and 16 mm film. I know them… Read More »Castle Films – Clyde Beatty’s Animal Thrills
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They Gotta Quit Kickin’ My Dawg Aroun’
The sensational song hit! Fortunately, someone else has tracked down a lot of info on the title, which stretches back to around the 1880s! And… Read More »They Gotta Quit Kickin’ My Dawg Aroun’
What Shall I Cook Today? Spry Vegetable Shortening
‘Guests raved about her dinner.’ This late 1930s cookbook from Spry Vegetable Shortening tickles my fancy. Sadly, it appears that Spry lost the vegetable shortening… Read More »What Shall I Cook Today? Spry Vegetable Shortening
Korchnoi-Kasparov 1983 in Pasadena… not
We’ll stick with the chess theme. This great poster touts the semifinal match in the World Chess Championship between Soviet Gary Kasparov and Swiss (since… Read More »Korchnoi-Kasparov 1983 in Pasadena… not
Babies and Quality Meats
Constance Bannister was renowned photographer, primarily of babies. Here we have a little booklet of 20 of her favorite photographs, used as some promotional material… Read More »Babies and Quality Meats
Humphrey Mobile
A windup tin toy from Wyandotte, Humphrey hails from the Palooka-verse. Photo by Tall Rob.
Knox Sparkling Gelatine
“The first commercial gelatine came in sheet form and needed a long soaking before it could be used. In 1889, Charles B. Knox of Johnstown,… Read More »Knox Sparkling Gelatine
Star Wars Tattoo Flash Set
If I ever become a tattoo artist, and open my own shop, I would use this art, and call the place Tatooine, and be sued… Read More »Star Wars Tattoo Flash Set
Happy Labor Day – Come Into the Factories
Thanks to the labor unions, Americans (and Canadians, who also get a bonus ‘u’) get a day off. One of the possible early promoters of… Read More »Happy Labor Day – Come Into the Factories
Christ Knocking on the Door Kerosene Lamp
OK, that’s an awfully specific description of what Jesus is up to. This must be ‘a thing’, as they say. And it is! Behold, I… Read More »Christ Knocking on the Door Kerosene Lamp