Giveaway winner

This week's winner was @nblitofsky, who entered on Twitter.

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

Friday Giveaway: Signed copies of HANDWRITTEN RECIPES and FORGOTTEN BOOKMARKS - contest closed

Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.


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Something Better

I recently came across this old book, "Helpful Talks With Girls" published by the Christian Herald, 1910. It's one of those collections of advice and etiquette aimed towards young women, filled with the usual essays on avoiding saloons and tobacco shops and the like. To be fair, there are also many pages offering advice on finding respectable work, the importance of a good education, and leaving the world a better place that you find it.

What caught my eye was the writing I found on the front endpaper:

"There has to be more than this..."

You were right, Mary Todd, and more to come. I hope all of us are still wondering.

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The Pause That Refreshes

Coaster advertising Polster Bräu beer.

Found in "Haeckel's Theory of the Unity of Nature" by David H. Degrood. Published by Christopher Publishing House, 1965.

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High Up In The Catskills

Postcard, no writing or postmark on reverse.

Found in "How To Build Modern Furniture" by Mario Dal Fabbro. Published by Magna, 1957.

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Katherine Dopulos, who entered over on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: 16 Vintage Classics - contest closed

Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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Flashing Knives

Daniel Boone trading card from 1956.

Found in "The Lone Ranger at the Haunted Gulch" (of course) by Fran Striker. Published by Grosset and Dunlap, 1941.

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Antoinette

Based on the folding legs at the bottom and the name "Antoinette" written in, I would guess this is a placecard for a an event like a bridal shower or wedding.

Found in "Practical Upholstering" published by McGraw-Hill, 1953.


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Vanguard

United States Army patch.

Found in "Vanguards of the Frontier" by Everett Dick. Published by Appleton, 1941.

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