39.95 USD

Three antique theatrical supply brochure flyers from Gustav Klippert provide an interesting glimpse into wigs, masks, props, and costumes for carnivals, mistral shows and other stage productions.

The vintage trifold brochures list available merchandise, prices and postage information. The wig brochure has an illustrated direction for measuring the head and awesome graphics of available wigs. The prop brochure has illustrations of military arms, props, and imitation jewelry.

These are genuine vintage brochures not reproductions. Paper is in very good condition showing minor wear and aging.


Brochure 1
Masks, Novelties, Paper Hats, Minstrelsy Goods, Carnival Articles, Assorted Hats of Different Materials

Brochure 2
Real Hair Theatrical Wigs
includes listings for mustaches, beards, wax noses, wax lips, wax ears, wax feet, make up, and other various costume items
Illustrated

Brochure 3
Arms, Imitation Jewelry, Properties, Miscellaneous, items for Spritistic Performances, Conjurers, Etc, Etc.,
Illustrated

Gustav Klippert
46 Cooper Square, New York
Circa 1917

58.95 USD

Vintage collection of miniature glass laboratory equipment can be used as small vases for a unique table centerpiece, as decor in an office, lab, or library, or even as intended in for science experiments.

The small lab glassware collection includes five (pieces):
Glass Funnel - Kimax U.S.A
Glass Beaker with Wired Glass Stopper - Pyrex 25 ml No. 5640 U.S.A
Glass Beaker with Glass Stopper - Pyrex 50 ml No. 5980 U.S.A
Glass Beaker with Plastic Stopper - 25 cm3 - bs 1792 - e-mil g/l
Glass Beaker with pouring spout - Pyrex 10 ml No. 1000 U.S.A.

Pieces range in height from 1 3/8 inches to 4 3/4 inches.

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75.00 USD

Rare Tammis Keefe Greenwich Village MacDougal Alley handkerchief from the 1950s, this is a beautiful example of the legendary textile designer's work. Part of a series of handkerchiefs she designed with scenes from major cities and sites across the United States, these hankies are becoming harder and harder to find.

Made from cotton, the handkerchief is in exceptional condition for a 60 year-old textile. Having been gently used once, or twice by its previous owner, the colors are bright. The hanky has no holes or tears. Hand rolled hems are in excellent condition.

Handkerchief measures approximately 13 1/3" x 12 1/2".

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45.00 USD

These pocket-size vintage science books are packed with the most up-to-date science information circa 1926. The Popular Guide to Science, Vol 1 & Vol 2 edited by E.E. Free have decorative green cloth bindings with a textured "leatherette" look.

The questions range from common everyday occurrences of weather, to geology, the human body & mind, astronomy, electricity, chemistry, workings of radio, & questions (along with answers) that would be socially unacceptable by today's standards. The clear & concise answers are written in a breezy style. Reading the answers shows how far science & society have advanced since 1926.

Some of the fascinating questions you'll find in these books:
"Why does not your skin burst when you become fat?"
"Why can't you skate on glass if it is smoother than ice?"
"Why do savages listen with their ears to the ground?"
"Why is it poor policy to cover the ice in the refrigerator with paper?"
"Why are so many people afraid in the dark?"
"Which are more excitable, blue-eyed people or black-eyed people?"
"Are hunches usually right?"

Books are in good vintage condition. Book show some wear with a few whitish marks on the front covers. Pages are yellowed but not brittle.

The Popular Guide to Science, Fourth Edition, Volume 1 & Volume 2
E.E. Free, Editor
Popular Science Publishing Company, 1926, 284 pages including index, "Books for Further Reading.
5 3/4" x 4"


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395.00 USD

This rare antique Gambrell Bros Ltd. London electronic voltage meter is a work of art. I'm not sure if this antique piece of scientific equipment works, but it sure would make a cool and unique decor accent in your office, workshop, library, studio, man cave, or anywhere you want to show off your quirky good taste.

Encased in a small, beautifully made dovetail wood box, the meter is in very good cosmetic condition. The wood finish has a few dings and scratches and there is a screw missing from the back which does not compromise the integrity of the box (see photograph four). The meter reading gauge as well as the equipment device number, and other notations on the gauge face appear to be hand lettered and numbered.

Gambrell Bros. Ltd. London
Millivolts & Microamperes
Onwood's Patent
Res 100 OHMS m/v
Res 95 OHMS NA at 20 c
No 735
Approximately 5 1/8 x 6 1/2" x 4"

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125.00 USD

Antique chocolate pot from Japan's Meiji Period, this fine example of Kutani china has a floral bird motif, & porcelain handle and spout made to look like bamboo.

The chocolate pot, which could double as a teapot, has the Kutani mark on the bottom and is in overall good condition showing typical wear. The pot does have a crack on the top near the handle -- please see photograph four (4) -- which is reflected in the price.

Meiji Period (1868- 1912)
Approximately 6 1/2" (tall including lid) x 6" (including handle and spout) x 3 5/8"

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45.00 USD

Vintage set of wooden Erzgebirge figures, this charming miniature band would make a great gift for a music teacher. Each musician figurine is made from variegated wood and has nice detailing.

The set includes a conductor, horn player, cellist, and violin. The figurines are in excellent condition.

No makers marks.
Circa 1970s
Figures stand approximately 2 1/2 inches tall with a 1 inch base diameter.

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145.00 USD

An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England from the Conquest to the Reformation: With a Sketch of the Grecian and Roman Orders by Thomas Rickman (1776–1841) is a substantial and important architectural reference book. The book is also known as "Rickman's Gothic Architecture."

Beginning with a overview of Roman and Greek influences, Rickman goes on to detail English architecture from the time of the Norman Conquest (1066) to English Reformation (1547). Richly illustrated with detailed drawings and engraved plates, the book is a delight to see and read. Rickman was a successful architect of Anglican churches and an authority on Gothic architecture.

This is the sixth edition of the book published in 1862 "with considerable additions, chiefly historical, by John Henry Parker, F.S.A." The antique book is in its original quarter leather binding. The binding is tight and the leather is in good condition with typical wear at the edges and corners. The decorative binding has gold detailing and lettering on the spine. The front cover cloth shows wear (see photograph three). There is soiling on the page edges at the top right corner. Paper is yellowing consistent with age of the book. Former owner's name and address written in pencil in front of book.


An Attempt to Discriminate the Styles of Architecture in England from the Conquest to the Reformation: With a Sketch of the Grecian and Roman Orders
by Thomas Rickman
Sixth Edition, 1862, Oxford and London, John Henry and James Parker
Spine Title in Gold "Rickman's Gothic Architecture"
464 Pages, Printed by Messrs. Parker, Cornmarket, Oxford
Includes Index, Advertisement to the Sixth Edition, Advertisement to the Fifth Edition, Preface to the First Edition, Contents, List of Plates.



Bookends not included.


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995.00 USD

Vintage War War 2 era venereal disease propaganda poster designed by Leonard Karsakov, this original lithograph was produced by the Federal Security Agency U.S. Public Health Service and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1944.

Designed for display in the U.S. military arena and common soldier r & r outposts, this poster is one in a series produced during WW II to warn service men against prostitution and the ravishments of venereal & other sexual transmitted diseases (STD), in this case, syphilis and gonorrhea.

This is an original War War II era poster, not a reproduction.

Prostitution Spreads Syphilis and Gonorrhea
Leonard Karskov
Federal Security Agency U.S. Public Health Service, 1944
18.1 x 14.1 in. (46 x 36 cm)

Recently acquired from a professional graphic artist's collection, the poster was stored flat in a climate-controled studio and is in remarkable condition. It has very minor wear around the edges as shown in the photographs.

The poster has never been rolled and has been stored flat. It will be shipped to you flat.


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125.00 USD

Course in Modern Production Methods is a six-volume set of factory and employee management instruction published in 1918. This comprehensive work gives an interesting glimpse into American industrial business practices. The books are filled with illustrations, photographs, & charts.

The vintage book set is bound in black cloth and is in very good condition for its age. Paper is tanned with age. Volume one has a self-examination test section which has been filled in, presumable by Carl Schwellenberg of Clifton, NJ. Three mailing labels addressed to Mr. Schwellenberg from the Business Training Corporation are included with the books. The first volume also has its original eye test chart.

Course in Modern Production Methods, John Calder, Director
Six Volume Set
I. Teamwork
II. Handling Men
III. Organization
IV. Machinery and Materials
V. Production Records
VI. Management
Business Training Corporation, New York City, 1918
Illustrated

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59.95 USD

This information book on everything wool contains a glossary of sheep & wool terms, wool data for the United States & South America, a list with descriptions of the world's principal sheep breeds, overview of wool processing, and three detailed pull-out sheep & wool maps.

The small book has a brown cloth cover with a decorative ivory stamped detail with the title and a sheep's head. Published in 1941, the book is in very good condition. Pages are clean. Binding is tight.

Wool Reference and Glossary
Eavenson & Levering Co., Camden, New Jersey, 1941
86 Pages; 7 1/2 inches by 5 1/4 inches

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58.00 USD

Vintage wooden play figures by Guidecraft are timeless toys. Dating from the late 1960s, this set of farmers and farm animals makes a colorful display. Use the wooden toys as decor in a child's room or nursery. The wood farm figures would make a fun gift for the aspiring farmer.

Known as Wedgies, these classic wooden toys are make from blocks of wood and can stand on their own.

These are vintage toys that were played with in their time. They are in good condition showing light wear. They come in their original box which is tattered and falling apart.

Approximate Measurements:
Man Farmer 5 1/4 inches tall.
Woman Farmer 5 inches tall.
Horse 5 1/4 inches x 5 inches
Cow 5 1/4 inches x 4 inches
White Goose 2 1/4 inches x 2 1/2 inches
Yellow Ducks 1 3/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches


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49.00 USD

Cover your table with this bold & beautiful vintage 1970s cotton tablecloth handmade with Dupont Savalux Color Fast upholstery fabric and show off your good taste. This fabulous summery tablecloth would be perfect for a picnic.

I found this amazing textile treasure at an estate sale in Maine. It hits the trifecta--it's one of a kind, handmade and vintage. The fabulous gold fringe was hand sewn around the edges of the fabric which is marked "Color Styled with Dupont Savalux."

Tablecloth is in very good vintage condition.

Dimensions: 54" x 52"

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300.00 USD

Designed by Dutch artist Emil Hotz, green leaves growing out of barbed wire symbolize new beginnings after the devastation of World War 2. A winning entry in the European Recovery Program (ERP) Marshall Plan's Intra-European Cooperation for a Better Standard of Living 1950 poster contest, this is a genuine piece of Cold War era political propaganda.

The ERP or Marshall Plan (1948 - 1951), conceived by George C. Marshall, Army Chief of Staff during WW II & Truman's Secretary of State, aimed to politically stabilize & rebuild the economies of war-torn European countries while hindering the spread of Communism.

A panel of graphic artists selected 25 winning posters from over 10,000 entries. The posters are graphically stunning pieces of political propaganda and historically interesting bits of ephemera from the early Cold War era.

Artist: Emil Hotz
Lithorgraph, 1950
Toward A Better Future
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)
Printed in the Netherlands by Kuhn & Zoon, Rotterdam


This is an original lithograph not a reproduction. The poster is in remarkable condition for its age. It was part of the estate of a graphic artist who collected all 25 winning posters in the Marshall Plan poster contest. The posters were all stored flat in a drawer in a climate-controled studio. The poster shows some wear around the edges with very small tears, but no paper loss. The colors are vibrant. I have encased the poster in a removable archival sleeve (acid free Krystal Seal).

This poster has been stored flat.

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I have other posters in this series in inventory and will be listing them over the next few months. Posters currently in my shop:
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/189068660/vintage-propaganda-poster-cold-war-era?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189740815/propaganda-poster-cold-war-marshall-plan?
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189984418/vintage-political-poster-propaganda?

125.00 USD

Classic green antique seltzer bottle has Victoria Bottling Co New York on the glass and part of an Excelsior Beverages, Newark, N.J. paper label. The metal siphon cap is engraved "Excelsior Bev. Inc. 14."

The glass seltzer bottle is in good condition, but as it is genuine vintage, it does show wear. I did not remove the metal siphon cap. The interior of the bottle has condensation. The siphon straw is present. Bottom of the bottle is marked "137" &"M-14," as well as "21" at the base which is barely noticeable.

11" tall
3 3/4" base diameter

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18.95 USD

Before there was Dick, Jane, Sally and Spot, there was Nip and Tuck, the antic dog duo created by Grace E. Storm and beautifully illustrated by Vera Stone Norman.

Published in 1936 by Lyons & Carnahan, this delightful children's early reader book is packed with color illustrations suitable for framing.

The book is in fair condition. Donald wrote his name in pencil near the upper left corner of the book's cover and again across the back cover. The inside cover has a hand-written inscription, "District 225 Sept. 1938." The cloth tape on the binding is peeling off. The corners are worn and bumped. There are two small holes on the cover that go through to the first page of the book. A few of the illustrations have light soiling. As a librarian, I shake a little bit to say this, but this book is a cutter. The illustrations would make a wonderful series of framed colorful prints in a nursery or children's playroom.

Book measures approximately 7 3/4" x 5 1/2".

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19.95 USD

Vintage paper Christmas napkins in their original decorative "Happy Holidays" box can be used for cocktails, luncheon, or for craft projects, including decoupage. Napkins have a red and green holly leaf and berry motif with gold embellishments.

These beautiful vintage paper napkins were made in Denmark and date back to the 1960s. The box is in very good condition and has an interesting shape. The box contains fourteen of its original twenty napkins. One napkin is slightly yellowed from age, the other thirteen are in very good condition.

When opened, the napkins are approximately 13" in diameter. Folded, the napkins measure approximately 9 1/4" x 7" in a fan shape.

Ornaments not included.

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125.00 USD

AMAZING VINTAGE HYMAN HENDLER RIBBON


RED & WHITE JACQUARD RIBBON TRIM - REVERSIBLE

100% COTTON

MADE IN FRANCE

3" WIDE

OVER 18 Yards of amazing ribbon!


MODERN CIRLCE DESIGN

VINTAGE NEW OLD STOCK -- CIRCA 1960s -- GENUINE VINTAGE RIBBON IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

THEY DO NOT MAKE RIBBON LIKE THIS ANYMORE!!!!!



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19.95 USD

Published in 1947, this early Cold War era pamphlet is an interesting political history document. This vintage booklet is part of a series of anti-Communist pamphlets distributed by the Catholic Information Society which advertised itself as "The most fearless and factual exposé of Communism ever published."

Without a shred of irony, the vintage pamphlet outlines the Soviet imperialistic "Red Drive" against the colonies of the former imperialistic Europe countries.

The Red Drive in the Colonies by George S. Schuyler
Catholic Information Society, New York, 1947
15 Pages, Stapled Binding
5 1/4 inches x 3 7/16 inches - Please note that this is a very small pamphlet.
Very good condition showing only slight wear to the cover.


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Titles include:
The Communist Conspiracy Against the Negroes
Stalin's Worldwide Fifth Column
Radio in the Red
Red Star Over Hollywood - www.etsy.com/listing/249114545/red-star-over-hollywood-cold-war-vintage
Mind and Spirit in the Land of Soviets - www.etsy.com/listing/249489715/cold-war-era-catholic-pamphlet-anti
Red Tyranny vs. Stepinac
The Red Drive in the Colonies
How Are Things in Tito-Slavia? - www.etsy.com/listing/249554272/cold-war-anti-communist-pamphlet-vintage
Humanity Debased
Godless Communism - www.etsy.com/listing/249195357/godless-communism-vintage-catholic
Climax of Civilization World Conquest by Communism?
Communism Our Common Enemy
Communism A World Menace
Communism Today or Red Fascism


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175.00 USD

This antique miniature teapot is a tiny gem of cloisonné art. The white cherry blossoms pop against the black background which is also known as noir cloisonné.

The small Japanese teapot has lovely green cloisonné detailing around the rim of the pot, lid rim, and along the handle, as well as green and blue detailing at the base of the pot.

The teapot is in very good antique condition showing typical wear for a 100-plus year old decorative item.

Teapot measures approximately 4" including spout & handle x 3" including lid X 2 3/4".

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