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Category Archives: Advertising & Iconic Pieces
“The Modern Fountain of Youth” – A Framed Set of Vintage Advertising Photos Extolling the Virtues of a Fat Busting Machine
About 4 decades ago, I knew a very overweight young woman who went to an exercise club and was told to use one of these machines. Try as she might, she couldn’t lose any weight from the belt that slapped … Continue reading →
Posted in Advertising & Iconic Pieces, Art - Classic & Vintage, Art - Photography
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Tagged exercise with oscillating belt, Heritage Collectibles, Heritage Collectibles Books & Maps, inexpensive home decor, inexpensivehomedecor, old exercise machine, The Modern Fountain of Youth, too rich or too thin, vintage advertising, vintage exercise photos
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Vintage Framed Sunbeam Calendar – September 1991
Isn’t this a great vintage Sunbeam calendar? Yes… it’s vintage, 1991 is more than 25 years ago! (I know; it’s really hard for me to believe, too.) As you can see from the glare, the calendar is framed in glass. … Continue reading →
Really Cool Cheerios Pitcher
This Cheerios pitcher – copyrighted 2003 – is really cool. I have it sitting on a shelf over my desk just because I like the way it looks. Price: $10.00. Plus 5.5% Maine State Sales Tax, of course. Condition: Excellent. … Continue reading →
Murphy’s Irish Pub Plaque Featuring Guinness Draught
Gotta love Guinness… and this small “Murphy’s Irish Pub” plaque, featuring Guinness draught, is a great addition to any man cave, pub or bar area! Price: Just $24.95. Plus State of Maine sales tax of 5.5%, of course! Condition: Excellent. … Continue reading →
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Tagged beer, draught beer, Guinness, Murphy's pub, Undercover mall
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SOLD! Double-Sided Mill Pond Antiques Sign – Reduced to $45.00
Double-Side “Mill Pond Antiques Sign” … it’s very heavy! (More pictures below.) Condition: Good for a weathered old sign Dimensions: 29″H x 28″ W x 1.5″D Price: $45.00 (was originally $85.00). (Plus the usual 5.5% Maine State Sales … Continue reading →
Vintage Key to the City Washington DC Souvenir Thermometer
Vintage Key to the City Washington DC Souvenir Thermometer Condition: Excellent. Size: About 8 1/2″ H. Price: $12.00. (Plus the usual 5.5% Maine State Sales tax, of course.) *************** NOTE: With the exception of books, maps & music, … Continue reading →
SOLD! 5 Vintage Mickey Mouse and Looney Tunes Place Mats!
These plastic (or other material?) place mats are among the most fun and exciting finds we’ve had yet! They’re in really good shape, and according to our subscription service, some have sold for a lot more than we’re asking! Take … Continue reading →
SOLD! Vintage Wall Plaque from The Silent Woman, Waterville ME
Once upon a time, there was a well-known restaurant in Waterville (ME) called The Silent Woman… possibly everyone in the entire state had eaten there at some point! The restaurant is no more but we do have one of … Continue reading →
SOLD! Camel Cigarettes Neon Sign – Very Cool!
We picked up this neon Camel cigarettes sign in perfect condition at a recent auction. It reminds me of my grandfather, who smoked Camel non-filters for decades, staining his fingers orange from the nicotine. (Yet he lived well into his … Continue reading →
Posted in Advertising & Iconic Pieces, Marilyn
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Tagged Camel, camel cigarettes, camel neon sign, camel sign, Heritage Collectibles
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“Mutual Moments” – 19 Newsletters Dated 1947-1957 from What is Now Known as Mutual of Omaha
Dating back to 1947, these 19 separate newsletters from the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association of Omaha, Nebraska are a fun mix of data, jokes, letters to the company, data and other facts & figures! The newsletters apparently were … Continue reading →
