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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 [...]
Peter Max – Pop Artist
One of the most successful (ie. richest) pop artists of the last 40 years is Peter Max. His work is instantly recognizable. Much like Andy Warhol, Peter Max knows how to market his work. His pieces go for thousands of dollars and he operates a million dollar industry. At one time Max’s art was licensed [...]
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Cole Porter Songs & Lyrics
One of my fave songwriters is Cole Porter. The lyrics are smart, playful and often have a wonderful turn-of-phrase. The tunes are melodic. There are so many great songs that it’s hard to pick one, three or even 10 songs. But here are two that are worth a listen. Do you have a fave Cole [...]
Elizabeth Taylor in the film “Cleopatra”
Elizabeth Taylor was 30-years-old when she starred in the film “Cleopatra.” Let’s honor the Hollywood legend in this week’s My Vintage Video. And by the way, it was on the set of this film that she meet 37-year-old actor Richard Burton. An epic romance was about to begin.
Boston Flower and Garden Show
Today, I attended the Boston Flower and Garden Show. One of the sponsors of this event is the Massachusetts Horticultural Society which was founded in 1829! Since its inception MassHort has exhibited locally grown fruit and vegetables, perhaps the most notable was the Concord grape. This grape which was introduced in 1853 and won first [...]
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 Ephemera, Holiday Themed Tagged George Washington collectibles, President's Day postcards, vintage holiday postcards 1 Comment
Raymond Loewy: Industrial Designer
Raymond Loewy is dubbed the father of industrial design. One critic said Loewy “changed the shape of the modern world.” Here’s just a small sampling of the logos and items Raymond Loewy designed.
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Let Us Now Praise…
Esther Pike November 28, 1928 – October 17, 2010 Sheldon W. Peavey April 1, 1938 – February 23, 2010
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