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“It’s Playtime in Miami” sheet music
Sheet music is a great item to collect, frame and enjoy. Here’s a great one from 1940. The song is “It’s Playtime in Miami” and was written by composer Clark Ringwalt. It was composed to raise money for the South Florida Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. If you look closely you can read the names [...]
Mad Men & Don Draper Part 5: Lucky Strike
My class on “Who Is Don Draper?” has ended. So, this is the last blog post pertaining to the class. I thought it appropriate to post a vintage ad for Lucky Strike cigarettes. If you’re a fan of Mad Men, then you know how important these cigarettes are to the ad agency. Don Draper has [...]
Also posted in TV/Movies, Uncategorized Tagged history of Lucky Strike, Lucky Strike cigarettes and Mad Men, vintage cigarette ads 2 Comments
Cunard RMS “Queen Mary” Abstract Log
One of the most popular transatlantic liners from the 20th century was the RMS Queen Mary. It sailed the high seas from 1936 to 1967. The ocean liner’s route was from Southampton to Cherbourg and New York City. This abstract log provides interesting details on an excersion the Queen Mary took in 1958.
Norcross Easter Duck Decoration
I’d like to wish all MVG fans a very Merry Easter!
Also posted in Holiday Themed Tagged Norcross holiday decorations, vintage Easter collectibles, vintage Easter decorations 1 Comment
Havana, Cuba 1950s Travel Brochures
For one week in February, school is out of session and families head off to warmer climes. One place they likely won’t be traveling to is Cuba. That’s because since 1962, the United States has restricted travel to this island nation. However, things were different back in the 1950s. Perhaps they picked up brochures like [...]
George Washington postcard
MVG wishes George Washington a Happy Birthday and you a happy President’s Day!
Also posted in Holiday Themed, People/Places Tagged George Washington collectibles, President's Day postcards, vintage holiday postcards 1 Comment
New York Times newspapers – February 1932
A few weeks ago I purchased this lot of New York Times newspapers. This bound set includes newspapers from February 1, 1932 to February 15, 1932. The Third Winter Olympic Games were held during these two weeks. The games took place in Lake Placid, NY. This set includes two complete issues of the Sunday New [...]
Sylvester and Tweety Fun Facts
Sylvester Fun Facts 1. Created in 1945 2. His first words were “Thufferin’ Thucootash” 3. Sylvester was drawn to look like a clown. Tweety Fun Facts 1. Created in 1942 2. Before given the name Tweety, he was called Orson. 3. Tweety was originally pink, not yellow. Bonus 1. Sylvester and Tweety paired up for [...]