Sold for $1,400.00 at Copake Auction.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Miss Betty Smith
Circa 1940's life size circus or carnival sign for a performer named Betty Smith. Measures 69" tall. Found in central Pennsylvania.
What is it?
Seller's description:
A cabinet card showing an odd mechanical device of undetermined purpose. The words ‘Belegt’ and ‘Frei’ above and below the knobs numbered 1 to 4 translate as ‘Occupied’ and ‘Free’. An engraved metal plate near the foot of the device identifies the Gustav Binter Company of Munich, who are further identified by a wetstamp on the reverse of the mount as a ‘mechanische Werkstätte’ [mechanical workshop]. Below this there’s a patent number.
Available here.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Mug Shot of "The Great Lester"
Crime: Laugh Getter, February 31, 1924
Via: Flickr group pool Vintage Ventriloquism.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Light Portraits
Three vintage photographic portraits of theatrical lights. Perfect for the cinematographer in your life!
Available here.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Early 20th Century Carnival Head Target
A rare early 20th century carnival head target. Measures 37" tall.
Available here.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Victorian Bird Women of Chicago
Folk art architectural carvings of two women. Recently found in an old Victorian house outside of Chicago. Measures 21 1/4" tall.
Available here.
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