Friday Giveaway - Two Vintage Sets - contest closed

Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.


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Sour Cream Pie

Recipe for Sour Cream Pie:

1 2/3 c. sour milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. ground raisins
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. cloves
dash nutmeg
1 T. corn starch
2 egg yolks
2 egg whites

Raw crust - bake 275

Beat egg yolks, add sugar, corn starch, cream, spices and beat. When ready, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour in crust and bake 1 1/2 hours.

Found in a very well-worn copy of "The Boston Cooking School Cook Book" by Fannie Merritt Farmer. Published by Little, Brown, 1912.


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With This Ring

Wedding photo, no date. On the back is written "G. Place."

Found in "The Story of American in Pictures" arranged by Alan C. Collins. Published by The Literary Guild, 1935.

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Devoted Friend

Old photograph of what appears to be the author of the book. Written on the back:

John Sobieski

1895 Just out of the U.S. Army before going to Mexico

Written on the front blank:

To J.S.

Remember me ever (??) as your devoted friend.

Col. John Sobieski
Sept 10 1915

Found in "Personal Reminiscences of Col. John Sobieski and A History of Poland" published by L.G. Sobieski, Los Angeles Ca. No date printed, introduction is dated 1900.

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Giveaway Winner

This week's winner was Pam DuVall, who entered on Facebook.

Thanks to all who entered, hope to see you here next week!

Friday Giveaway: 14 Vintage Books: contest closed

Giving away these fourteen books this week.

Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.


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Panorama

Found this huge panoramic photograph, labelled "Hicksville High School Visiting Washington D.C. - April 1979."

Found in "Graphic and Op-Art Mazes" by David Phillips. Published by Dover, 1976.

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Note Enclosed

Typed letter from the Pageant Book Co., dated 1953:

Dear Mr. Wilk:

Thank you for your order. We are sending you 1 copy: "Hector Berlioz," as per your order. Unfortunately, we do not have the other two copies you are interested in. However, we shall try to locate them for you.

Sincerely,
S.B. Solomon
Pageant Book Co.

Found in  "Hector Berlioz: Selections From His Letters, and Aesthetic, Humorous, and Satirical Writings" edited and translated by William F. Apthorp. Published by Henry Holt, 1879.

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This Is It

Four photographs.

Found in "This Is It, Michael Shayne" by Brett Halliday. Published by Dodd, Mead, 1950.

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Ideal

Advertising blotter featuring "An Ideal Bread Pan" from Lockwood Manufacturing.

Found in "Hans Brinker" by Mary Napes Dodge. Published by Whitman, 1934.

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