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Monday, July 6, 2009

Early Robert Crumb Illustrations for American Greetings





From 1962 - 1967, Crumb worked as an illustrator for the American Greeting Card Company in Cleveland, Ohio.

Here are some of those early Robert Crumb illustrations courtesy of Lewis Wayne Gallery.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

A 1920's Honeymoon

Thursday, July 2, 2009

A Group of Antique American Flags






These flags are all from Jeff Bridgman Antiques, who specializes in historic American flags.

1890's Patriotic Flag Quilt



From Jeff Bridgman Antiques.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Art of the Novelty Photograph



Folk Art Carving of a Nude Man


1880's Tintype of Girls' Hair

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Folk Art Carved Abstract Woman with a Green Skirt



Folk Art Carving of 3 Abstract Heads



Monday, June 29, 2009

1940's Carved Portrait of Helena


The Sailor in The Ship Wheel


Another Cabinet Card Advertising Cabinet Cards



Tuesday, June 23, 2009

World's First Mouseketeer?


Since I'm at Disney World on vacation (sorry for no recent posts!), I thought I'd post a rare 19th century photo of the world's first Mouseketeer.

It's said that she visited the Disneys often and little Walt felt that there was just "something" about her...

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Portraits of Two Gunslingers in Wood