Wood Metal Printer Blocks
Not vintage themselves, these image and letter printer blocks are for the most part made from vintage molds- another find along the Portobello Rd. street market.
New York Eats | Mike’s American Bar & Grill
Of any place in which I’ve ever eaten, Mike’s American Bar & Grill stands out as one of the very best and most memorable- for so many reasons. It was located at 46th St. and 10th Ave. in New York City, in the area known now as Clinton, more appropriately known as Hell’s Kitchen at [...]
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer- What’ll You Have?
No Opener Needed! Pabst is the real deal. The same original quality, made with care and consistency in America’s heartland, Pabst Blue Ribbon has often been referred to as the every-man’s-beer- hence, it’s adoption by the harbingers of all things authentic- the Hipsters. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with having appreciation for the good stuff…
Ebay Time Machine | Rolling Stone Oct. 5, 1978
Ebay is the ultimate time machine. Where else could a person just type in what they’re looking for from a specific place and time and actually have their wish granted? Ok, it’s not exactly a sure thing- but, if you’re patient, sooner or later you’ll find it- as with this Rolling Stone magazine from 1978. [...]
Happy Independence Day!
Stamp plate block of a segment of John Trumbull’s 1817 painting, Declaration of Independence Happy July 4th to you! As I’ve mentioned, I’m fortunate to have had parents that were willing to hold onto much of my childhood stuff- stamp collections, beer can collections, even my Planet of the Apes trash cans (more on that [...]
Vintage Souvenir Mailbags
Evidently quite the popular item at American tourist spots during the early years of the last century, the souvenir mail pouch must have been a nice surprise for the recipient when opening the mailbox. The New York City and Yellowstone Old Faithful mail pouches were found at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena, CA. [...]
The Lakeview 1932 | Toronto Dining
Toronto’s Lakeview restaurant is perfectly preserved in both look and feel- and still popular after almost 80 years in business. The restaurant itself is quite beautiful with it’s original woodwork, counter tops, rotating stools and amazing tile work.
Vintage Graphics | Corporate Sponsors
The “event T-shirt” has always been of interest to me- made especially for an event, celebration, product-launch, corporate milestone, etc… Kind of the low-brow version of a limited release artist’s print, making them somewhat collectible, or at least a curiosity/window into cultural happenings.
R. Newbold | Fashion Engineer
Original R. Newbold Government and Business Statistics Ledger The history behind R. Newbold is one of my very favorite fashion “heritage” stories. R. Newbold is a clothing brand with a storied and varied past that is now currently only sold in Japan (please bring it to the USA too, Mr. Smith!), but started as a [...]
The 4:30 Movie
Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty in Bonnie & Clyde As a young boy growing up in the 1970′s and 80′s in the New York area, ABC’s The 4:30 Movie was a staple for my afternoons after school. Whether it was Plant of the Apes, various war movies, James Bond marathons, the original Batman movies, or [...]
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