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Vintage Metal Tray - Laptop Tray - Bed Tray - Unites States Map - TV Tray Table- Game Board - Replogle Play Tray - American Road Trip Game by HappyFortuneVintage

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49.00 USD

Cool 1950s Replogle Play Tray is just the right accoutrement for the digital age. It makes a perfect laptop tray.

Intended as a child's sick bed tray, or for use in front of the TV, the metal tray has two folding legs that make it comfortable to use in many situations, as a computer stand, portable craft table, reading, writing, homework, eating a meal, etc.

The tray has a lithograph road trip map game of the United States. You'll find iconic images depicting American scenes and culture along the game route.

The tray is in good vintage condition. It shows wear and has some rust and spotting particularly on the left side near the edge (please see photograph five).

Tray measures approximately 20" long x 13 1/4" and about 7 1/2" tall with the legs open.

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Crochet Afghan Blanket - Blue & White Stripes -- Vintage Retro Home Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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65.00 USD

Vintage crochet blue & white afghan blanket throw handmade in the 1970s is just the right touch for your retro decor.

I found this afghan in a bin with two others at an estate sale at a home that was frozen in time circa 1975. Everyone else was going crazy over the glassware but I realized right away that this blanket was an exceptional example of a simple crochet shell stitch pattern. Even more remarkable, it's in amazing condition. No holes, tears, pulls, or unraveling. In shades of blue and white, the colors bring the ocean to mind.

Handmade vintage textiles remind me of the continuity between generations. Forty years or so ago, someone took the time to make a blanket for her family. She most likely learned the stitch she used to make the afghan from her mother or grandmother, who learned the stitch from her mother, and on it goes back into history. Crochet is an ancient art and this afghan is a fine 1970s example of that art.

The afghan has been laundered and is ready for use.

Contents: 100% Acrylic Yarn
Care: Machine wash in delicate cycle with mild soap. When I washed it, I laid it flat and let it partially dry, then put it in the dryer on low.

Dimensions: 58" x 36"



I ship internationally. Convo me for a shipping rate for your location. Please note that international postal delivery times vary widely and it can take 2-6 weeks, and in some cases more, for an item to reach you. You are responsible for all customs, taxes, and importing fees.


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Vintage Crewel Embroidery Textile Wall Hanging Floral Pillow Cover Red Yellow & Blue Retro Home Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

An incredible example of crewel embroidery, this vintage textile needlework piece can be transformed into a wall hanging or pillow.

Worked on a white linen background with wool thread in a vibrant 1970s flower design, the crewel embroidery is complete and in excellent condition. The linen fabric, measuring 35 inches x 17 inches, has been folded in half and has a crease line. There are a few spots that should come out with washing. Note the word "top" below the crease line above the crewel work. Black basting stitches outline the pillow cover back dimension. There is a dry cleaners tag pinned to one corner.

Ready for finishing, you can make a pillow cover, frame it for a wall hanging, or use it in another craft project.

Dimensions: 35" x 17"
Contents: Linen, Wool

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Marshall Plan Propaganda Poster - ERP Poster Contest - 1950s Cold War Vintage Poster - Andre Golven - European Unity by HappyFortuneVintage

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275.00 USD

"Seve Nouvelle Vie Meilleure" or "New Sap, Better Life" by artist Andre Golven won a fifth place prize in the European Recovery Program (ERP) - Marshall Plan's Intra-European Cooperation for a Better Standard of Living poster contest in 1950. This French poster entry shows a sapling rooted in a unified base of European flags uplifted by a strong hand.

A panel of graphic artists from the countries benefiting from the Marshall Plan 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.

The poster is in very good condition. It has only minor edge wear. The poster will come to you encased in a removable archival sleeve (acid free Krystal Seal).

Seve Nouvelle Vie Meilleure
by Andre Golven, 1950
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)


I have all 25 prize-winning posters and will be listing them in my shop over the next few weeks. If you are interested in a particular poster in the series and don't see it listed, or you would like to purchase the entire set, please send me a message.


I ship internationally. Please send me a message for an international shipping quote to your location.

Posters currently available in my shop:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/190098732/vintage-poster-political-propaganda-cold
https://www.etsy.com/listing/189573746/political-propaganda-poster-cold-war-era?
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?

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I Want To Be A Telephone Operator - Children's Book - Carla Greene - Illustrated Book - Children's Press by HappyFortuneVintage

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28.00 USD

You child is unlikely to want to be a telephone operator, but as an adult of a certain age, you'll get a kick out of this children's book detailing a now antiquated job. The illustrations were very modern for its time.

Written by Carla Greene and designed by Mary Gehr, this child's career book is part of a series published in the late 1950s and early 1960s by the Children's Press. The green cloth binding has yellow graphics of children dressed in the clothing for various careers, such as a fireman, doctor, teacher, cowboy, seamstress, baker, and football player.

Would make a great gift for someone who works in today's fast paced telecommunications industry.

Book is in good condition for a 50+ year-old children's book that was used in a public school system. The cloth binding is fraying at the edges and has worn away completely at the top and base of the spine. Binding is tight. One page has a small tear at the top ( see photograph four). Book has a date (May 29, 1961) and Cedar Grove, N.J. Board of Education stamp on the front right-hand side endpaper.


I Want To Be A Telephone Operator
by Carla Greene, designed by Mary Gehr
Childrens Press, 1960, unpaginated, Ex-Library copy, No dust jacket
9 3/4" x 8 1/4"

Interested in other books from the "I Want to Be" series? I currently have the following titles in stock. Send me message for more information and pricing.

I Want To Be an Airline Hostess
I Want To Be a Bus Driver
I Want To Be a Dairy Farmer
I Want To Be a Farmer
I Want To Be a Pilot
I Want To Be a Postman
I Want To Be a Train Engineer


Interested in additional books for your home decor or for gifts. Let a librarian (me!) put a custom collection together for you.


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Vintage Globe - Charm Bracelet - Coro Jewelry - Earth with Orbiting Moon - Globe Charm by HappyFortuneVintage

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125.00 USD

This Coro world globe charm bracelet with an orbiting moon is a very special piece of vintage jewelry. Rare to find, and unusual in design, the charm depicts the earth as an old world globe with a full meridian. Look closely and you'll see a small gold moon suspended in orbit around the earth.

The heavy gold-tone charm bracelet is marked "Coro" on the clasp and is in very good vintage condition. The charm is in good condition. There is some wear to the old world map imprint on the plastic globe. The piece dates to the 1950s.

Charm measures approximately 1 1/4".
Bracelet measures 7 1/2" long.


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Vintage Barware Glassware Low Ball Tumblers Pheasant Glasses Gold Red Thanksgiving Entertaining by HappyFortuneVintage

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40.00 USD

The perfect vintage mid-century glassware for fall & Thanksgiving entertaining, this retro set of 4 low ball tumblers has a red and gold pheasant design.

The glasses have a nice "heft" to them and hold a full 8 ounces of liquid.


Measurements: 3 1/2" tall 3 1/8" diameter

Glasses are in excellent vintage condition. No chips. No cracks.

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Vintage Carpenter Pencils -- Industrial Advertising Office Supply Decor -- Georgia Pacific -- Instant Collection by HappyFortuneVintage

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9.95 USD

High-quality carpenter pencils in a beautiful shade of blue, these vintage industrial advertising giveaways from Georgia-Pacific make a cool instant collection.

Primary known as a pulp and paper company, Georgia-Pacific started out in 1927 as a lumber company.

Listing is for a set of five (5) pencils. Multiple sets are available.

Found in an overlooked corner at an estate sale, I couldn't resist the sight of the vintage blue pencils in a bright yellow box. Pencils are circa late 1960s early 1970s and are in excellent unused condition.

Pencils are 7" long x 1/2" wide x 1/4" high.

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Angel Candle Climber Huggers Ceramic Angel Figurines White & Gold 1950s Vintage Christmas by HappyFortuneVintage

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26.00 USD

These cute white & gold vintage angel candle climbers will add a touch of whimsy to your holiday table. Popular in the 1950s, candle huggers, or climbers, were made to fit on standard taper candles.

This set of angel candle huggers are unmarked but are identical to Howard Holt climbers that I've seen over the years.

Angel candle climbers are in very good vintage condition. No chips. No cracks. The figurines do have crazing typical of Japanese made ceramics of the period. Figurines show some wear on the bottom.

Measurements: Approximately 4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/3"; Candle loop is approximately 1/2"


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Jumbo Shiny Brite - Large Glass Christmas Ornament - Green Glass Christmas Decoration - Vintage Holiday Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

Huge, jumbo, colossal, giant-- this is the biggest size vintage Shiny Brite I have ever seen. Measuring in at about 15 5/8" circumference, 5" tall & 4 1/2" wide, this beautiful glass vintage Christmas ornament would look lovely hung by a velvet ribbon or grouped with other glass orbs for a striking display.

Photographs two & four shows how this ornament compares to a standard size Shiny Brite ornament.

Metal cap is marked Shiny Brite U.S.A.

Ornament shows typical wear for a 50+ year old glass decoration. It has spots and oxidation marks.

Measures approximately 15 5/8" circumference; 5" tall x 4 1/2" wide.

Silver ornament in photographs two & four is not included with the listing, and is for comparison purposes only.

I have two more Shiny Brites this size in shades of gold. One is listed as follows, & I will be listing the other very soon.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/200058902/jumbo-shiny-brite-glass-ornament-vintage?


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Four Leaf Clover Shamrock Pin 4 Leaf Clover Brooch Gold Rhinestones Vintage Jewelry Good Luck Charm St. Patrick's Day by HappyFortuneVintage

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20.00 USD

Wear a little four-leaf clover good luck charm on your collar with this sweet vintage rhinestone pin. This small brooch from the 1950s has a large clear faceted glass stone in the center. Each clover petal is studded with gold rhinestones.

The pin would make a classy St. Patrick's Day accessory. Comes in a gift box ready for giving.



Pin dates from the 1950s and has a nice patina of age. The gold-tone metal shows wear mostly on the back and lower part of the stem. Pin back is secure. No missing rhinestones. Please see the photographs for more information about the condition of this sweet pin.

Measurements: 1"


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Antique Door Key Plate -- Escutcheon Plate with Skeleton Key - Metal Hardware -- Decorative Skeleton Keyhole by HappyFortuneVintage

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35.00 USD

Escutcheon door plate with a beautiful decorative motif, this antique piece of hardware comes with a skeleton key. I found the keyhole plate and key together in a dusty box at an estate sale, but I can't say for sure if they are original to each other. I don't think it matters, as they look as though they belong together.

Condition: The escutcheon plate shows wear and has a wonderful patina of age. The skeleton key also shows typical wear for a 100+ year-old piece of hardware.

Hung together on a wall, the set would make an intriguing decorative accent.

Measurements: Key Plate measures approximately 5 5/8" x 1 3/4" ; Key is approximately 3 3/8" long.

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Toy Abacus - Child's Bead Counter - Wooden Toy - 1950s Wood Counting Toy by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

Sweet & petite child's abacus bead counting toy from the 1950s is in remarkably good condition. The toy is constructed entirely from wood -- the frame, dowels, and beads. Each dowel has a set of ten colorful beads. There are five dowels for a total of fifty beads.

This classic bead counter toy looks terrific displayed on a desk or office shelf. The toy would make a fantastic gift for the tech geek in your life.

The wooden frame is sturdy and in very good condition. The painted wood beads have a few minor dings and scratches.

Toy stands approximately 6" tall x 6 1/4" wide x 2 1/8" deep at its base.

As the abacus was made before current government toy regulations, it may not be suitable for use as a toy by a child.

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Audels Marine Engineers Handy Book - 1943 Edition - Edwin Anderson - Boating Steam Engine Reference Book by HappyFortuneVintage

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68.00 USD

Audels Marine Engineers Handy Book A Practical Treatise for Marine Engineers All Grades Firemen, Oilers, and Machinists Covering Modern Marine Engineering In All Branches Including Questions and Answers for Examinations

The book's title pretty much says it all. Written by Edwin P. Anderson and published in 1943 by Theo Audel & Co., this was the definitive reference book for marine steam engine instruction and repair during the World War II era.

The 1258-page book is packed with illustrations and diagrams. There are chapters on first aid, engineer licensing requirements, specimen examinations for merchant marine engineer licenses, an index, and an advertising section for other Audel publications.

I believe this is the first edition of this book. The volume is in very good vintage condition. Pages are clean. Binding is tight. There is very minimal wear to the cover.

Book measures approximately 6 3/4" x 5" x 2 1/8" and weighs 2 lbs without packaging.

I ship internationally. Send me a message with your location for a shipping quote.

Ships via USPS Media Mail within the United States. If you would like to upgrade to a faster shipping method, please get in touch with me before purchasing the book.

Interested in additional books for your home decor or for gifts. Let a librarian (me!) put a custom collection together for you.


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Ukrainian Embroidery Folk Art Cross Stitch Table Runner Doily Handmade Vintage Textile Red Black by HappyFortuneVintage

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38.00 USD

This vintage Ukrainian embroidery cross stitch table doily was hand stitched on heavy linen and is simply a beautiful red and black example of the folk art of Ukraine. You can use this lovely handmade textile as a table runner, but it would also make an amazing wall hanging.

The table runner measures approximately 25" long including the fringe and 10 1/2" wide. The vintage textile is in excellent, unused condition.

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Sacred Heart Embroidery Banner - Religious Embroidery - Vintage Textile Art - IHS Christogram - Catholic Religious Decor by HappyFortuneVintage

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145.00 USD

This Sacred Heart of Jesus vintage church banner is an extraordinary example of religious embroidery. The beautiful needlework design includes the Sacred Heart surrounded by sheaves of wheat, the Christian symbol of the resurrection, with clusters of grapes on the vine representing the blood of Christ. Wheat together with grapes symbolize the Body of Christ in the Eucharist. There is a gold pyramid, another Christian symbol of Christ, emitting rays at the top of the embroidery piece.

The christogram banner has the monogram "IHS" directly under the Scared Heart. "IHS" the Greek symbol of the name of Jesus, is also interpreted from the Latin as "Iesus Humilis Salvator," or Jesus, Savior of men.

Traditionally, these sorts of banner are hung in Catholic churches during the Lenten and Easter seasons.

The handmade banner is on its original wood dowel. This beautiful piece of religious textile art can be used as a wall hanging year-round, or taken out and displayed during Lenten and Easter seasons.

The piece is in excellent vintage condition.

Banner measures approximately 22 3/4" long x 15 3/4" wide. The wooden dowel is 17 3/4" long.

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Vintage Eyeglasses -- American Optical AO HiBo 12K Gold Filled Wire Frame -- Eyewear -- Original Case by HappyFortuneVintage

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75.00 USD

Vintage American Optical HiBo 12k gold filled eyeglasses come with their original eyewear case from Silverstein Optometrist in Passaic, N.J. In wonderful condition, this circa 1930s pair of eyeglasses has etched wire frames, bakelite nose guards and coated (plastic?) cord around the ear wires. The cord coating is flaking.

Glasses are marked "HiBi 1/10 12K G.F." There are also two symbols which I cannot make out. Each wire arm is marked with a symbol and "1/10 12K G.F."

The original eyewear case appears to be metal covered with faux leather and lined with blue velvet. The case shows wear particularly on the back hinge and around the front closure.

Glass lens are thick and in very good condition.

Some might say they need a good cleaning, but I didn't not want to disturbed the nice of patina of age they have acquired over the past 80 or so years.

Measurements: Case measures approximately 5 1/2" x 2 1/4"

Approximately 4 1/2" Temple to Temple
Bridge measures about 3/4"

Dollar Signs -- Letterpress Metal Type Block -- Vintage Typography Type Font -- Office Desk Decor -- Dollar Sign Stamp -- Instant Collection by HappyFortuneVintage

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24.00 USD

Vintage letterpress dollar sign metal type blocks, this instant collection will add a unique decorative touch to your office decor.

What a great gift for the banker or financial type in your life!

These small metal font type blocks range in size from 3/4" to 1" tall. The blocks are in good condition with a nice patina of age.

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Mini Skirt Half Slip - Vintage Olga Lingerie - Harlequin Print - Blue Purple Pink Black - Retro 1970s Fashion by HappyFortuneVintage

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25.00 USD

Super cool, funky, and retro, blue, purple, pink & black harlequin print half slip, so hip you'll want to wear this vintage lingerie as a mini skirt.

The slip has its original Olga "first lady of under-fashions" label. Freshly laundered by hand, and ready to wear.

Slip is marked size "L Short." The slip is in very good condition. No holes, tears, or runs. The elastic waistband has some stretch to it.


Measurements taken flat:
16" long from elastic waist band to bottom of hem
14" waist across front
14" waist across back (approximately 28" waist with some stretch)
20 1/4" across front hips measured seam to seam
20 1/4" across back hips measured seam to seam

100% Nylon

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Culver Glassware Vintage Christmas Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Tumblers Low Ball Rock Glasses by HappyFortuneVintage

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140.00 USD

Outstanding and rare Culver Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer low ball tumblers, you'll be tempted to use these glasses year round.

This listing is for a set of 4 glasses.

Rudolph gazes out from within a 22 karat gold and red wreath. He has red antlers and a fabulous red faceted jewel nose. The glasses are trimmed with a gold holly leaf motif. These are heavy, high-quality tumblers. Each one is signed "Culver ltd."

Glasses are in very good to excellent vintage condition. Paint is bright with minimal wear.

Measurement: 3 1/4" Tall; 3 1/4 Diameter

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