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Tag Archives: vintage
Friday Five – Number One Hundred One
One hundred first in a continued series creating a collage using five elements.
The Elf
Long before Elf on a Shelf, my mom had a half dozen of these guys perched on her curtain rods standing guard over the living room. Much like my neighbor who gift wraps her air conditioner, when mom’s elves made … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Joe!
This photo of Joe’s head was one I shot when we were first dating, I used it on the first birthday card I made for him. The following year, I used it again and after that, it became tradition. Happy … Continue reading
Christmas Tree Ornament Hangers
We put our tree up on Saturday, and while rooting through ornament boxes, I came across this vintage ornament hanger box. It was produced by Criterion Bell & Specialty Company established in 1937 in Brooklyn, NY. The graphics are marvelous!
Posted in Blast from the Past, Collecting, Holiday, News
Tagged Criterion Bell & Specialty Company, ornament hanger box, vintage
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Ingber Clutch
I received this clutch when an elderly neighbor passed away. It was manufactured by The Ingber Company in Philadelphia, PA. The company was established by brothers David and Issac Ingber in 1903, and survived until 1966.
Posted in Collecting, Curious Clutter, News
Tagged fashion, handbags, Ingber & Co., vintage, vintage ads
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
This year’s Valentine for my Joe, the cream in my coffee and the jelly in my donut!


