25.00 USD

With hops, skips, and jumps, this innovative vintage physical education textbook, A Pocket Guide to Dance Activities, gives elementary school teachers ample tools to get classes moving. Although this 1958 text doesn't mention the phrase "creative movement," that's exactly what it introduces in a fun, playful way.

Includes simple movement exercises such as Copy Cat, to nursery rhymes, to sections on social forms and folk dancing. This charming spiral bound book has a treasure trove of movement and play ideas for teachers and parents.

Folk dances include:
Holland, Flip The Fisherman
Finland, Radiko
Yugoslavia, Pljeskavac
Traditional Palestinian, Horah
Czechoslovkia, Tancuj
Russia, Vengierka
Switzerland, Butterfly Dance
Scotland, Circassian Circle
Germany, Polka
among others...


The text has the names of previous owners on the inside cover, one in pencil and one in ink. Some pages have underlining and notations in ink. The front cover has a crease. Over all, a good and very usable copy.

A Pocket Guide of Dance Activities
Marjorie Latchaw and Jean Pyatt, University of California, Los Angeles
Illustrations by John Johns.
Prentice-Hall, Inc, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1958
Spiral Binding, 231 Pages, Index in front
5 1/4" x 7 3/8"

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10.00 USD

This is an incredibly cute vintage miniature couple figurine set. I was told that they depict a Russian couple. Someone else told me they are Spanish. It doesn't really matter where they hail from, they are very sweet.

He wears a gray suit and cap. One hand is in his pocket and the other one is holding a cigarette. She is showing off her ample cleavage in a low-cute red dress with white polka dots. She has her hands on her hips and is wearing a white kerchief or babushka as well as a black shawl which has a lovely yellow flower design on the back. They both have wide black eyes.

The figures appear to have been modeled from clay or some type of composite material. They are in good condition. He has a chip in his hat and on his shoe.

They are approximately 2" tall x 3/4" wide.


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26.00 USD

This fabulous 1960s vintage orange & brown ruffled Sequoia California Pottery bowl can be used as a nut bowl, a candy dish, or the small snack of your choice. I think it would look great filled with goldfish crackers.

The bowl is in very good vintage condition--no cracks, no chips. Marked "610 USA" on the bottom.

7 1/4" diameter
2 7/8" high not including handle
5 1/2" high including handle

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25.00 USD

Exquisite Japanese woodblock print depicts a calm winter scene with temple gate, temples, falling snow, evergreens and an adult with child strolling by. The child is wearing a red shirt and your eye is immediately drawn to it. The temples are outlined in red and gold. I found this charming print in an old box of correspondence dating from the late 1940s through the 1950s.

The paper stock is folded in half as if the owner meant to use it as a note card. The ink impression shows through on the reverse side. Suitable for framing either folded in half or fully opened, this lovely art work is in very good vintage condition. The paper is beginning to tear at the creases.

There is what looks to be a signature and a chop stamp on the lower left-hand side of the woodblock.

Dimensions:
8 1/4" x 5 5/8" Opened

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32.00 USD

These roly poly barware tumbler glasses have a silver band etched with various types of houses including a teepee, mid-century ranch house, igloo, & log cabin. Glassware perfect for the man cave or retro-themed party, these glasses are sure to be a conversation starter.

Glasses are in very good vintage condition. No cracks, no chips.

Set of 4 glasses
3 1/2" tall
3 1/2" diameter at the widest point


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49.00 USD

Screaming 1970s vintage handmade cotton tablecloth is sure to perk up any meal. Handcrafted from one piece of heavy high-quality cotton fabric, the orange fringe was hand sewn around the edge.

I found this wonderful treasure at an estate sale in Maine. It hits the trifecta--it's one of a kind, handmade and vintage.

Excellent vintage condition.

Dimensions: 56 1/2" x 53"

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10.00 USD

This is the sweetest miniature white goose. Super tiny and as adorable, this vintage ceramic figure is a mere 1 3/8" long and just shy of an inch tall. He is in a swimming pose with his eyes shut and head held high.

Not sure where he was made, but he was part of a figurine lot with items mostly from 1950s - 1960s Japan.

Condition: In very good vintage condition, the figure has no cracks, chips or crazing. It does have what appears to be glue markings on the bottom, perhaps from a removed tag. Please see photograph 4.

Dimension: TINY! 1 3/4" long x 1" high x 5/8" deep

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125.00 USD

Vintage model boat shadow box, this handmade 3-dimensional nautical diorama is a true piece of folk art. Encased in its shadowbox, the linen masted clipper ship sails in a calm sea with a backdrop of puffy clouds in a blue sky as three geese fly by.

This one-of-a-kind handmade folk piece would make a unique Father's Day gift.

The shadow box looks to have been constructed from heavy-duty red canvas-backed board. The wood frame is covered with wood-grain contact paper. The frame is painted gold around the edge near the glass. The shadowbox has an attached rope for hanging. The piece is signed with a type-written label "Hand Made by Edwin Thoms."

The shadow box is in very good condition and has a nice patina of age. The woman I bought it from said it was made by her uncle sometime in the early 20th century.

9 1/2" wide
7 1/8" long
3 5/8" deep
Ship is about 5 1/2 long and 3 1/4" tall

I have another nautical shadow box by the same folk artist which I will be listing soon. If you are interested in this shadow box as well, convo me and I will send you pictures.

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48.00 USD

Vintage scottie dog cast metal bookends, these circa 1940s book ends would fit in with every decor, from retro to shabby chic, to an eclectic mix.

Painted a bronzy brown, the Scottish terriers are on their hind legs and have sweet expressions.

Condition: Bookends are in good condition. No cracks. The pieces do have areas of chipped paint. No felt on the bottom. Please look closely at the photographs as they are part of the description.

These bookends are heavy weighing over 2 lbs.

Measurements: 6 3/4" tall x 3 1/4" wide x 4" deep.

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125.00 USD

Signed by Paul Engel (1860 - 1913), Justina stands tall on her marble base. This antique spelter statue is finely cast bearing Paul Engel's signature imprint on the back along with the date "03" &"Germany."

A classic depiction of justice dating back to Roman times, blindfolded Justina stands on a stack of books, with a serpent, a sword, and scales of justice. Despite her flaws, she is a fine example of late 19th - early 20th century decorative art.


Condition: Justina has a damaged hand. I suspect the part of her hand that broke away had the hole into which the scales could be hooked on. The bronze-colored spelter coating has chipped away in places, most notably on her sword. The bronze paint on her base has a nice green patina. I think there is a piece missing from the top of the sword. The marble base has some cracks and chips at the edges. Please take a good look at the photographs as they are part of the description. I would be happy to send you additional photographs of the statue.

Measurements: Approximately 10" tall x 4" wide x 4" deep.

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I also have a statue of Asculap (Aslepius) the god of medicine. He is in much better condition and will be listed in my shop soon.

12.50 USD

Use this vintage Simplicity sewing pattern to make stylish retro-inspired maternity clothing. Dating from 1959 and in very useable condition, you'll find designs for a maternity blouse, shirt, and capri pants. Pattern includes a Simplicity Sewing Primer instruction sheet.

Condition: Pattern is cut but in very good condition. The pattern is complete. All pieces are present. Envelope shows wear having few tears, chips & yellowing.

Simplicity Pattern 3022
Size 13
Bust 33

Not your size? Threadsmagazine.com has an awesome tutorial on resizing vintage patterns.

Pattern sold "as is."

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42.00 USD

Antique set of 3 Robert Louis Stevenson books in decorative green bindings with gold lettering. Classic vintage books give you a classy instant library that will blend well with any home decor, from shabby chic, country cottage, or a streamlined modern look.

Published in 1905, this book set is in very good condition for its age. The volumes are illustrated. One of them has a photograph portrait of Stevenson.

Robert Louis Stevenson
Merry Men and Dr. Jekyll
Kidnapped
St. Ives
Charles Scribner's Son, New York, 1905

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35.00 USD

This is a fabulous vintage circa 1930s Bell-Ans for Indigestion amber medicine bottle in original packaging with vest pocket travel tin and contents intact. Cool vintage product copy on box with dosage instructions, usage information and ingredients. This is an amazing find!

Box is in descent shape, the interior lid fold-overs have broken off (they are in the box), and there is wear around the top, but otherwise in great condition. The tiny travel vest pocket tin shows very little wear for its age and has tablets in it. Paper label on bottle is in excellent condition. Amber bottle is embossed on sides with "Bell-Ans."

The packaging copy is so much fun to read, and I've tried to show as much as possible in the photographs.

Formulated in 1897, the Bells Company Inc. of Orangeburg, New York were the manufacturing chemists. The Bell-Ans name was adopted on January 1, 1914.

Disclaimer: The medicine in this bottle and tin are not meant to be consumed and should not be taken for any ailments. They are purely for display and historical curiosity.


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30.00 USD

Lovely high-quality vintage Echo scarf with a bold orange, purple & white geometric design, this 1960s retro fashion accessory is sure to punch up any outfit.

Made from a silky print fabric, the large oblong scarf has a hand rolled and stitched hem. The small Echo logo design without a copyright symbol dates the design to 1950s - 1960s.

Dimensions: 64" Long x 15" Wide

Condition: Scarf is in excellent vintage condition. No spots. No tears. No odors.

145.00 USD

Interesting late Victorian crochet purse, this antique bag has steel cut beads and an expandable gate top metal closure with a fleur de lis design.

The steel cut micro beads on this chatelaine purse are arranged in a pleasing geometric pattern. I tested the beads with a magnet and they are indeed steel.

Condition: Overall, the purse is in remarkable condition for 100+ year-old lady's bag. Some of the steel beads show rust. All beads appear to be present. The crochet work bag is in very good condition and is securely sewn to the gate-top closure. The expandable metal opening is tarnished but in good working order. The top of the closure looks as though it may at one time have had black paint or enameling.

Measurements: 5 1/2" long including fringe; 2 3/4" at its widest point;
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20.00 USD

This pretty little vintage butterfly pin hails from Spain. Done in the Damascene style, the brooch was most likely brought home as a souvenir. It is made out of metal and has some weight to it for its small size. It is not a light-weight tin touristy type of Damascene pin.

The gold-tone metal has green, black and white enamel. The back is stamped "Spain."

Condition: Pin is in very good condition.

Measurements: 1 3/4" x 1"

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75.00 USD

Stangl, the iconic American art pottery, began production in 1814 in Flemington, New Jersey. Known worldwide for its beautiful and functional pieces, Stangl produced everything from ceramic drain pipes & storage crocks in the early 19th century to art pottery and modern dinnerware in the 20th century. The business closed its doors in 1978.

This beautiful trumpet flower shaped Stangl vase resembles a cornucopia. Formed in a pleasing Art Nouveau style, the vase has a beautiful green glaze exterior and a contrasting mauve pink interior. The piece is signed "Stangl U.S.A" as well as with the initials "EW," and the number "2568."

Condition: The vase is in very good vintage condition. No chips. No cracks. No crazing.

Measurements: Approximately 7" x 7 1/2" x 3 1/3"

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125.00 USD

With their marvelous green decorative bindings, beautiful color-plate illustrations, and informative content, these vintage books from Doubleday's The Nature Library series will instruct as well as decorate your home library.

Set includes:

Animals by Ernest Thompson Seton
Birds by Neltje Blanchan
Butterflies by Clarence M. Weed
Trees by Julia Ellen Rogers

Each volume has 48 full-color illustrations.

Published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1926.
Printed at the Country Life Press, Garden City, New York.

Condition: Books are in good condition for their age showing typical wear mostly at the top and bottom of the spines. "Birds" has a few short white scratches on the front cover. "Trees" has a newspaper clipping of "The Doughnut Tree at Fryeburg, Maine" which had been taped to the front inside board cover and has come loose.

Measurements: Each book is approximately 8 1/4" x 6" x 1 1/3"

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10.00 USD

Boy Meets Girl, The Christian Way: An Exhortation to Chaste Christian Courtship, this vintage Christian religious instructional booklet on relationships, courtship, and dating published by the Sunday Visitor Press would make a great addition to any pamphlet collection.

Fabulous cover graphic of a young man and woman, this pamphlet is in very good vintage condition.


Boy Meets Girl: The Christian Way: An Exhortation to Chaste Christian Courtship
By the Reverend Frank E. Gartland C.S.C.
Our Sunday Press, Pamphlet No. 111, 16th ed., 1945, 24 pgs.
Stapled Binding

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22.00 USD

The smart set!

Decorative vintage science book bundle collection shows a cool contrast between intellectual content and pulp-fiction graphics.

Published between 1952 and 1962, these paperback books are in good vintage condition yet have a great patina of age. These are highly collectible titles.

The Universe and Dr. Einstein by Lincoln Barnett has a forward by Albert Einstein
New American Library Mentor Book, 144 pages including index and advertising section. Illustrated with photographs and drawings.
Original plastic coating is peeling at the edges. Stamped " Craig L. Stark '60 Harvard College" on the inside cover. Tight binding.

The World of Copernicus by Angus Armitage
New American Library Mentor Book, 168 pages including index and advertising section.
Illustrated with photographs and line drawings. Some underlining. Tight binding.

The Kingdom of the Sun by Isaac Asimov
Collier Books, 157 pages. Illustrated with line drawings.
Tight binding, supple paper.
First edition, first printing.

Each book is 7 1/8" long x 4 1/8" wide

Bookend not included.

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