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Category Archives: Holiday Themed

Washington’s Day Postcard

This undated postcard was printed by the Whitney Company (1869-1942) in Worcester, Massachusetts. Whitney started as a stationary store. By 1888 they were printing holiday cards and began printing postcards several years later. Holiday postcards included: Valentines Day, Halloween, Easter, Christmas, and yes even Washington’s Birthday.
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‘Space Age Santa Claus’ sheet music

Oh, Santa Claus has a rocket sleigh Getting ready to zoom away On his first trip into space In his pressurized suit with the fur along the border And a long white bearded helmet made just to order He’ll take the Christmas spirit every place To learn about this novelty Christmas tune please visit: FaLaLaLaLa.com
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Gurley Novelty Pilgrim Candles

Before Franklin Gurley entered the candlemaking business his company made novelty candy like wax lips! Gurley owned W&F Manufacturing in Buffalo, NY. The switch to candle production started in the 1930s. In 1949 the business changed its name to a more appropriate one: Gurley Novelty Candle Company. In addition to Pilgrim candles, Gurley produced Indians, Turkeys, and [...]
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Milky Way candy bars

Saturday night one of the most popular candy bars in the entire universe will be handed out to trick or treaters. It’s the Milky Way! Now when I was a kid I always traded my Milky Ways (or gave them to my mom!). I didn’t like them. Well, a couple weeks ago I was craving chocolate [...]
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