Category Archives: Items of Interest

1950′s Movies

Movies 1950′s – Hollywood Adds A New Twist Author: Carl DiNello When many think of the 1950′s, some of the first things that come to mind are middle class values and beliefs, fast food, drive in theaters, the baby boom, … Continue reading

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Western Collectibles

Western Collectibles In the early years (around the 50’s) there were tons of TV westerns. Kids wanted to become part of the Wild West and wore copies of Hop along Cassidy’s hat, Roy Rogers’s six guns, and Zorro’s cape. Only … Continue reading

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American Weathervanes

American Home And Garden Weathervanes By Blog Daddy Learning to appreciate and admire our own culture is sometimes a tad bit overlooked by most, as is the essence of a weather vane. Life among the garden plants, vases, flowers, trees … Continue reading

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Old Time Popcorn

This old girl need a good scrubbing! Pop, Popper Your Popcorn Maker Author: David H. Urmann Popcorn maker that is also called popcorn machine is a device used to pop popcorn. It was usually found in movie theaters, amusement parks … Continue reading

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Fabergé Eggs

The Faberge Eggs History Author: KeitBarrett Gustav Faberge, the son of Livonian carpenter, moved from Livonia (present day Estonia) to St. Petersburg in 1830′s to train as a goldsmith with further plans to start his own jewelry business. In 1841, … Continue reading

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