Because Reading is Fundamental...

Monday, December 31, 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Friday, December 28, 2012

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Circa 1880 original albumen photo of a Santa with an amazing amount of toys. Sold for $292.88 with eBay seller walnutts.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Abstract Rug

Available here.

Lover's Lane Shooting

1937 newsphoto of the revolver used by Frank Lay to shoot Mrs. Stella Starr.

Available here.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Real or Fake?



Folk art drawing, said to be by Bill Traylor. Thoughts?

Sold for $877.00 on eBay.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Husband and Wife



Pair of 19th century folk art carved heads of a husband and wife. The tops of the heads are flat and the head of the man has a hole on top. For what reason remains a mystery. Found in Illinois.

Available at Anonymous Works.

Flapper

Available here.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Tintype of a Photographic Artist at Work


Available here.

Early Folk Art Carved Sculpture of an Indian








Recently found at a New York yard sale for $2.00! I swear, all I ever find at garage sales is old tennis racquets!

Available here. UPDATE: Sold for $885.99.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012