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Toy Collector Donald Kaufman (1930-2009)
Donald Kaufman, one of the foremost collectors of antique toy cars and trucks, died earlier this month. He was 79 years old.
His love of toys not only consumed his personal life, but his professional life as well. Mr. Kaufman was vice president of the KB Toys store chain. He retired from that job in [...]
The Fabulous Ronettes debut LP
…Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica.
Veronica Yvette “Ronnie” Spector, sister Estelle Bennet, and cousin Nedra Talley were the fabulous Ronettes!
What’s so remarkable about this album upon its release in 1964 is the impact it had on pop production AND how low it charted. That’s right – how low it charted!! It only peaked [...]
Depression Glass reference book
If you collect or want to learn more about depression glass then this is the reference bible for you: Collector’s Encyclopeida of Depression Glass 19th edition. It’s by Cathy and Gene Florence. And sadly, this will be the last edition by this husband and wife team.
Cathy and Gene Florence have collected, studied, and [...]
Stork Club matchbook cover
The Stork Club on East 53rd Street in New York City existed at a time when cigarettes were held in lighters and alcohol was nicknamed “gasoline” (courtesy Frank Sinatra). The 1940s and 50s were the club’s heyday.
A golden chain barred the unglamorous from the entering this famed nightclub. But if you were somebody, ie: [...]
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The Purple People Eater novelty song
Question: Was the one-eyed, one-horned flyin’ monster purple?
Answer: NO – He just liked to eat purple people.
I said Mr. Purple People Eater, what’s your line?
He said it’s eatin’ purple people and it sure is fine.
But that’s not the reason that I came to land
I wanna get a job in a rock and roll [...]
Lane Cedar Hope Chest
The Lane Cedar Chest is perhaps one of the most hand-me-down items from the 20th century. And deservedly so!
The chest is functional, beautiful, and well crafted. AND it comes with “Moth Free Insurance” for your woolens and linens!
Edward Hudson Lane founded the Lane Company in Altavista, Virginia, in 1912.
The company got a big boost during [...]
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Erie Railroad business card
First, let me begin by asking if you know who J.E. Warner was?
And do you know the approximate date of this business card? If you know please post a comment!
Anyway, the Erie Railroad was completed in 1851. At this time the Erie ran 123 locomotives, 68 passenger cars, and 1,373 freight and baggage cars. The [...]
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