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Bronze Iron Art Viking Ship Tron
Today’s blog post features another item in my family’s collection. My mom purchsed this bronze Viking ship in an antique store several years ago. It’s made by a company called Iron Art in Copenhagen, Denmark. We’re not sure of the age, but a guesstimate would be the early 1900s. If you know for sure, please [...]
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Space Age Atomic Needle Case
The thought of flying to the moon was just a dream in the 1950s; but in terms of household design, the idea was never far from home. Thousands of household items from this Space Age period were made. Here’s a sewing needle case with a common space image. Perhaps the sewer dreamed of putting together [...]
Harley-Davidson Logo
One of the most famous logos around the globe is fondly known as the “Bar and Shield” logo. It was designed by the Harley Davidson Company. It was created 100 years ago this year. These days, it’s use goes far beyond representing the Harley Davidson motorcycle. It defines a brand. It defines a lifestyle. It’s [...]
1940 Chevrolet commercial
General Motors roared back to Wall Street this week. Chevrolets went along for the ride as they are an iconic car in GM’s stable. So let’s look at a 1940 Chevy commercial in this week’s My Vintage Video.
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WW II Planes & Bombers photographs
Here’s a remarkable set of original 17 x 21 photos! They depcit two different types of WW II planes and bombers. These photos most likely were taken in 1942 or 1943. Planes like this flew out of naval bases in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Equator Crossing Certificate from 1950
Hundreds of international flights take off each and every day. It’s become a ho-hum experience for many travelers. But 50 years ago overseas travel was a big deal. In fact crossing the equator was a celebratory event! Certificates like this were given to passengers who crossed the equator. An illustrated document would be signed by [...]
Russian ‘Nicolas II’ Steamship Postcard
Nicholas II was the last tsar of Russia. He was born near St. Petersburg in 1868. This steamship was named in honor of the future tsar’s birth. Information on this steamship is written in Russian and French on the front of this postcard. It reads: The Russian Steamboat Navigation and Trade Company. Nicholas and his [...]
Toy Boats
My last post featured a Pullman Train brochure. Let’s stick with the transportation theme, but switch to toy boats! These photos are from the July 2010 issue of the KOVELS newsletter. (I recommend subscribing to it if you don’t already.) These toy boats were auctioned in May at the Noel Barrett Antiques and Auction house.
Also posted in Toys/Games Tagged auction houses, collecting antique boats, information on antiques and collectibles, vintage toys 1 Comment
1948 Pullman Train brochure
These illustrations are from a brochure titled Pullman: On Dress Parade. It was printed in 1948 and highlights “new and improved Pullman accommodations.” For the first half of the 20th century, a Pullman train was a comfortable and convienent way to travel.
Posted in Transportation Tagged Pullman train company, train memorabilia, vintage travel brochures 3 Comments