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Indian Horrors - Rare Book - Antique Book - Native American History - Sitting Bull - Henry Northrop by HappyFortuneVintage

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95.00 USD

Telling the tale from an American "white man's" point of view, Indian Horrors by Henry Davenport Northrop published circa 1890 is an astonishing & sensationalized account of the displacement and destruction of the Native American way of life. Filled with remarkable engraved illustrations, the volume also has duotone portraits of American Indian chiefs including Sitting Bull, Standing Bear, Red Cloud and White Eagle.

The book's subtitle captures the tone of the narrative and illustrations found throughout the work.

"Massacres By The Red Man, Being A Thrilling Narrative of Bloody Wars with Merciless and Revengeful Savages, including A Full Account of the Daring Deeds and Tragic Death of the World-Renowned Chief, Sitting Bull, with Starting Descriptions of Fantastic Ghost Dances; Mysterious Medicine Men; Desperate Indian Braves; Scalping of Helpless Settter; Burning Their Homes, Etc., Etc., The Whole Comprising a Fascinating History of the Indians from he Discovery of American to the Present Time; Their Manners, Customs, Modes of Warefare, Legends, Etc. Fully Illustrated with Thrilling Scense Among the Indians."

This is an antique book showing considerable wear. The cover is faded and worn with bumped corners and some fraying. The cloth on the back book board is rippled. The book has an ex libris stamp of a prior owner who also used a blank page at the front and the back of the book to do some mathematics. The book has decorative blue and white floral endpapers. The front endpaper is being to split from the spine. The spine is tight. Book paper shows typical browning and spotting from age. Pages are clean.

No Publisher Indicated
600 Pages
Circa 1891
8" x 5 1/4"

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Sears Roebuck Kit House Catalog - House Plans - Honor Bilt Modern Homes - Sears Catalog - Sears Kit House 1928 Mail Order Pre Fab Home Plans by HappyFortuneVintage

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75.00 USD

Rare Sears Roebuck Honor Bilt Modern Homes mail order catalog!

Genuine catalog not a reproduction, this 1928 Sears kit house catalog is filled with descriptions and plan diagrams for all types of pre-fab 1920s homes, including many variations of the popular bungalow home, two-family homes, and colonials.

Catalog contains information on financing, building materials, garages, plumbing and bathroom fixtures, lighting, and more.

The catalog shows considerable wear including paper loss on the front and back covers and spine. The back cover is detached from the binding. There is a tear through the spine that reaches into the edges of the catalog pages. This tear does not compromise the diagrams. Paper is browning with age particularly around the edges. The catalog is complete. No missing pages. No cut outs.

11 1/4" x 8 1/2"

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Vintage Swedish Christmas Linen -Tomteparaden - Jerry Roupe - Santa Parade - Textile Wall Hanging - Linen Table Runner by HappyFortuneVintage

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95.00 USD

Rare, Orignial Jerry Roupe Tomteparaden - The Santa Parade

Jerry Roupe was a prolific Swedish artist best known for her whimsical textile designs. Her Tomteparaden wall hanging is one of her most recognizable and best loved designs.

This is an genuine vintage Jerry Roupe linen textile circa 1960, not a reproduction. Originally intended to be used as a wall hanging, the piece does not have a hanging devise. The vintage Christmas linen could be enjoyed as a table runner.

The Tomteparaden's previous owner used it as a table runner. The piece shows signs of wear. There are a few light stains below the word "tomteparaden" and approximately a 1 inch long stain below the artist's signature. This stain goes through the back side of the linen fabric. There are also several other light stains on the back side of the piece. There is a small pull in the fabric on the middle tree above the red-suited santa.

Measures 30 inches by 12 inches

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Green Velvet Dress - 1930s Gown - Vintage Dress - Long Dress - NRA National Recovery Act Blue Eagle Label - Bias Cut Dress by HappyFortuneVintage

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375.00 USD

I knew instinctively that this was a special vintage green velvet dress, but when I turned it inside out and found the small Blue Eagle National Recovery Act label, I knew I was holding a very rare piece of garment industry history.

This dress is simply amazing. Beautifully cut and tailored, the circa 1930s velvet gown has front draping with a velvet-covered draping weight at the neckline (the weight hangs inside the dress creating the neckline drape), puffed sleeves, bias cut, floating train back panel, an open back with a tie at the neck, and a back rhinestone belt buckle.

The small National Recovery Act label is sewn in along one of the inside side seams.
NRA CODE
Made Under Dress Code Authority
HDA
063729

The NRA Blue Eagle Label was only used from 1933 to 1935. Initiated by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the National Recovery Act (also known as the National Industrial Recovery Act) was part of the New Deal which sought to improve working conditions, raise the minimum wage, and thus help the United States pull through the Great Depression.

This gown would be an amazing addition to an antique and vintage clothing collection. It is in good condition. The dress was on display in a workshop. The green velvet shows sun fading mostly on the front giving the green velvet a slightly brownish tint in certain light. The gown is clean and has no tears. There are two small pin holes, most likely from a brooch, directly underneath the neck draping. The velvet has some small areas of crushing most noticeably on the front below the bodice and under the arms. One side of the belt buckle is missing most of its rhinestones, and the other side has a noticeable number of stones missing as well.

The dress is small and is shown on a 36 1/2" bust, 25" waist, 35" hip dress model. The dress fits the model through the bust and hips with negative ease.

Measurements taken flat:
18" Bust Underarm to Underarm
18" Across Back from Underarm to Underarm
15" Waist
17" Hips
67" Long from Shoulder to Front Hem


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Lucite Bowl - Vintage Salad Bowl - Handkerchief Bowl - 1970s Lucite Handkerchief Bowl - Acrylic Bowl by HappyFortuneVintage

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65.00 USD

Vintage lucite bowl will add a 1970s touch to your next party spread. Originally intended to be used as a salad bowl, you use this versatile lucite bowl for chips, fruit, flowers, etc.

Lucite, acrylic, plexiglas, no matter what you call it, this transparent thermoplastic resin is big on retro style.


Measures approximately 13 inches across at its widest point, and 7 1/2 inches at its tallest point.

This is a genuine vintage lucite bowl from the 1970s in good condition. The bowl has some light scratches from use.

Caring for Lucite, Acrylic, and other thermoplastics --
Do not put your lucite in the dishwasher. Clean it with hot sudsy water and a soft cloth. Do not use Windex or other cleaners to clean lucite.


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Shiny Brite Ornaments - Shiny Brite Snow Cap Ornaments - 6 Glass Ornaments - Vintage Christmas Ornaments - Pink Glass Ornaments - Mica by HappyFortuneVintage

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42.50 USD

Classic dark pink Shiny Brite snow cap mica ornaments will liven up any vintage Christmas display.

These are genuine vintage Shiny Brite ornaments from the 1950s not reproductions. Expect typical wear including oxidation spots and light scratches.

Listing is for six (6) vintage pink glass ornaments.

Vintage glass ornaments have a 2 1/2 inch diameter and their original metal Shiny Brite caps.

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Congo Kitabu - Africa - Vintage Book - African Adventure - African History - Belgian Congo - Travel Book Decorative Cover - Library Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

Within the decorative cover of this vintage book is the riveting story of Jean-Pierre Hallet's journey through Central Africa's Congo. Kitabu means diary in Swahili, and it aptly captures Hallet's travel adventure, and the life and spirit of the region.

The book is in very good condition. The dust jacket while bright and clean, has several tears and some paper loss. The volume has decorative endpaper showing the African territory covered in the book. Previous owners name stamp on front dust jacket flap. The book has several sections of black & white photographs. Pages are clean.

Congo Kitabu by Jean-Pierre Hallet
Random House, New York, 1966
First Edition, Third Printing, 436 Pages
Illustrated with black & white photographs
Jacket Design, Guy Fleming

Ships USPS Media Mail within the U.S.A.

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Vintage Sewing Needle Book - Over the Top Gold Eyed Needles - Lousil Manufacture Needles Made in Germany - World War 1 Battlefield Graphic by HappyFortuneVintage

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24.95 USD

This vintage Lousil Manufacture gold eyed needle booklet is, well, Over the Top, not just in name, but graphically. Produced in Germany shortly after the conclusion of World War 1, the vintage needle book depicts doughboys in the trenches and charging through a horrific battle scene. The cover is clean, and bright.

The back cover shows a woman sitting at a table threading a needle with the caption "The Housewives' Delight." and that the "assortment contains Bodkin, Darning, Wool, Yarn, Cotton, Carpet, and Button Needles. There is a small bit of paper loss at the top right-hand corner of the back cover.

Obviously made for the American market, as the text is all in English, the antique needle booklet is in remarkably good condition for its age. And, the needle set is almost complete, missing only five (5) needles as follows:

8 size 4 (originally 10)
8 Size 3/9 (originally 10)
12 Size 1 (originally 15)

Most of the needles show corrosion.


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Elgin American Compact Cigarette Case - Vintage Metal Cigarette Case - Gold Business Card Holder - Tobacciana Collectible by HappyFortuneVintage

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45.00 USD

Vintage Elgin American cigarette case comes with its original purple felt envelope. This gold-tone metal cigarette case can be used as intended, but would also make a great business card holder.

The cigarette compact is in very good vintage condition. As it is a genuine vintage item, it does show signs of use including light scratches & small spots. Compact spring hinge is in good shape. The case snaps securely closed.

Cigarette case measures 3 1/2 inches x 3 1/4 inches.

Marked "Elgin American" &"Made in America."


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Shiny Brite Ornament - Vintage Christmas Ornament - Purple Glass Ornament - Stenciled Ornament - Hello Snowman Ornament - Silvered Glass by HappyFortuneVintage

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29.95 USD

There is a cheery stenciled "Hello" greeting flanked by a snowman & snowwoman on each side of this vintage purple glass Shiny Brite ornament.

Made of silvered glass, the circa1940s glass Christmas ornament is in good condition for its age, showing typical oxidation, spots, and scratches.

This charming ornament would make a great gift for the vintage lover on you holiday list.

Comes is a box ready for giving.

2 1/2 inch diameter
Marked "Shiny Brite" &"Made in U.S.A."

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Santa Claus Figurine - Santa Salt Pepper Shaker - Santa Head - Vintage Christmas Kitsch - Japan Ceramic - Holiday Tableware Home Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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14.95 USD

"He sees you when you're sleeping, he know when you're awake...."

This circa 1950s Japan ceramic salt shaker Santa head has blue eyes, red cheeks, and a jolly smile. The figurine is marked "Japan" on the bottom and has its original stopper.

Use this vintage ceramic shaker for salt, pepper, cinnamon or the spice of your choice. Or, just add Santa's smiling face to your holiday display.

Excellent vintage condition. No chips. No cracks. No crazing.

Measurements: 3 3/8" tall x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep.

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Plaid Taffeta Ribbon - Vintage French Ribbon - Hendler Ribbon - Rayon - Made in France - Ribbon Spool - Millinery Ribbon Trim by HappyFortuneVintage

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65.00 USD

Vintage French taffeta ribbon trim from the legendary Hyman Hendler!


Beautiful plaid taffeta ribbon with picot trim in lovely colors, each one of these ribbon spools is unopened with its original cellophane wrapper intact. Spools have the Hyman Hendler label as well as a label identifying the ribbon as pattern Versailles, made in France of 100% Rayon.


They do not make high-quality ribbon like this anymore!

Pattern: Versailles
100% Rayon
Made in France
10 Yards per Spool
1 1/2" Wide

Listing is for one spool of this amazing ribbon. Select your color before purchase.

Col. 1 Pink Purple
Col. 5 Purple Olive
Col. 8 Fuchsia Green
Col. 21 Pink Brown
Col. 59 Salmon Brown

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As well as lots of vintage ribbon:
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www.etsy.com/listing/230440361/vintage-french-ribbon-woven-embroidered
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www.etsy.com/listing/227694253/vintage-french-ribbon-trim-woven
www.etsy.com/listing/227551912/vintage-ribbon-trim-woven-embroidered
www.etsy.com/listing/226355504/gingham-ribbon-embroidered-ribbon
www.etsy.com/listing/151988398/vintage-ribbon-trim-american-flag-stars
www.etsy.com/listing/245327471/black-cat-antique-ribbon-green-grosgrain

Vintage Vera Scarf - Vera Neumann Scarf - Vintage Silk Scarf - Sheer Peach Scarf - Floral Scarf - Art Scarf - 1960s Fashion Accessory by HappyFortuneVintage

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28.00 USD

Lovely Vera Neumann design circa 1960s in a soft shade of peach, this sheer vintage scarf is in excellent condition. You'll look fabulous and chic wearing this great retro accessory. The fabric and colors are so wonderful, that you might even want to frame this piece and use it as home decor.

21" Square
Excellent Vintage, pre-owned, pre-worn condition
Made in Japan
70% Vinal
30% Silk

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Vintage Copper Enamel Plate - Mid Century Modern Decor - Abstract Art - Artist Signed - Brown Decorative Plate - Enamel Dish - Enamel Bowl by HappyFortuneVintage

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35.00 USD

This vintage dish is a lovely example of mid-century modern copper enamel work. The colorful swirl ed abstract design on the enamel plate provides a pleasing contrast against the brown background.

The bottom of the bowl is finished in a shades of green and blue, and has an artist incised signature.

Genuine vintage copper enamel plate circa 1960 shows typical wear for a used decorative item. The surface of the enamel has some light scratches. There is a faint ring inside the bowl that looks like a watermark.

7 1/2 inch diameter
The bowl is heavy for its size.

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Vintage Dolly Dressmaker Pattern - Vintage Sewing Patter - Doll Sewing Pattern Kit - Kenner Toy - Original Amen-izer Pak Packaging by HappyFortuneVintage

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35.00 USD

It's a toss up what's cooler, the Kenner Dolly Dressmaker doll clothes pattern sewing kit or the funky "Genuine Amen-ized Pak" from Amen "the last word in value!" which billed itself as "the world's largest merchandizer of self-service products."

Although the Amen-ized Pak seal was broken when I found this treasure, the packaging provided enough protection through the years to keep the Dolly Dressmaker pre-cut sewing pattern in fabulous condition. The kit includes pre-cut fabric, buttons and illustrated sewing instructions.

Amen-ized Pak 11 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Dolly Dressmaker Kit 9 1/4" x 6 1/2"
Style A, Pattern and Materials for a Size 9" - 14" Girl Doll
Circa late 1950s - early 1960s


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Vintage Coors Ceramic Spoons - Laboratory Porcelain Spoons - Lab Spatula - Chemistry Equipment - Porcelain Spatula - Ceramic Lab Tools by HappyFortuneVintage

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75.00 USD

Set of three (3) Coors ceramic chemistry spoon spatulas, these vintage laboratory porcelain tools can be used as intended or as science decor accents.

The three spoon spatulas date from the 1950s and are marked Coors U.S.A. Two of them are marked with a number 2 and one of them is marked number 3. Each spoon spatula has an additional mark, F-6, E-7, and F-19.

Two of the tools are 5 1/2" inches long.
One of the tools is 6 1/2" inches long.

These tools were used in a laboratory and show typical wear. The shorter tools each have a chip on the spatula. The pottery glaze has worn off (or perhaps never covered) the area just below the spatula.

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Chain of Command Vintage Army Humor Military Cartoons Satire Barrie Stavis Leonard Sansone Toilet Paper by HappyFortuneVintage

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18.95 USD

The Chain of Command is a humorous satire on the inner workings of army procedure. Told in a light manner and illustrated with cartoons, the story exposes the hilarious and unexpected consequences associated with the attempt to ration toilet paper.

This is a vintage, first edition copy of the book published in 1945. The dustcover shows wear with chipping and tearing along the edges. Hardcover boards have some spotting and the edges and spine are worn. There is a gift inscription written in ink on the inside from end paper.

The Chain of Command by Barrie Stavis, Illustrated by Leonard Sansone
Published by Bernard Ackerman, New York, N.Y. 1945; 61 Pages
5 3/4" tall x 4 1/2" wide.


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Black Sequin Jacket - Vintage Miss Elliete - 1960s Fashion - Evening Jacket - Black Jacket - Sequin Coat - Dressy Jacket Special Occasion by HappyFortuneVintage

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125.00 USD

A vintage black sequin jacket always make a good fashion statement. With its timeless appeal, this Miss Elliete of California evening jacket is as chic today as it was back in the 1960s.

Very gently worn, fully lined, clean, and ready to wear.

Marked Size 8
Slightly Bell-shaped Sleeves
Front Darts

Measurements Taken Flat:
19 1/2" Across Front Underarm to Underarm
18" Across Back Underarm to Underarm
26" Length from Shoulder to Hem
21" Sleeve Length from Shoulder to Sleeve Hem

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Baby Journal - Hand Written Diary - Baby Memory Book - Growth Log - 1942 Calendar - 1940s Childhood by HappyFortuneVintage

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35.00 USD

On April 7, 1942 little Daniel Shine ate vegetable soup for the first time. On June 18th he tasted daddy's cigar. On October 21st he dusted all the furniture. This memory book is filled with handwritten phrases and sentences documenting the life of a two-year old boy during 1942.

Entitled "My Calendar of Memory for 1942" & produced by Rust Craft Cards, this diary was given to customers of Morris Silver Stationery & Greeting Cards located in Jersey City, N.J. Daniel's mom managed to write an entry in this small date book on almost every day of the year turning it into an amazing child development record.

The calendar booklet is in good condition for its age. The stapled binding is intact. The paper cover is split on top down to the first staple. Pages are in very good condition.

Booklet measures 7" x 4".

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Mosaic Dish - Mid Century Modern Home Decor - Vintage Trinket Tray - Red Mosaic Tile Turquoise Aluminum Plate by HappyFortuneVintage

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18.95 USD

Vintage mid-century modern mosaic tile plate, this round decorative dish can be used for tidbits, as a catch-all tray, or hung and displayed on a wall.

This versatile mosaic art dish has a turquoise aluminum base and a vibrant array of red, plum, dark green & white tiles.

A classic bit of 1950s - early 1960s home decor, the dish is in very good vintage condition. No chipped or cracked tiles. There are a few minor spots on the bottom of the plate--see photograph two--which may come out with a good scrubbing. The dish has three green felt table guards on the bottom.

5 7/8" diameter


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