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Lyrics from an old rock song….and it also fits this 2-page spread from the middle of the 1958 Standard Equipment catalog. Continue reading Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
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Berry Seed Company, 1930 Seed catalogs have been a staple of American catalogs since as long as catalogs have been around. This depression-era example is aimed squarely at the working farmer. While there are a few pages of roses and flowers, this catalog is really focussed on cash crops. With a name like “Berry Seed”, … Continue reading Berry’s berries, melons, clover, and…
Mention the name “Tandy” and people think of RadioShack. But the Tandy family was also really into leather… Continue reading Really into Leather
Coronavirus is making many of us reflect on the possibilities inherent in the simpler, self-sufficient romantic life of the farmer. Let’s check that out, shall we? Continue reading The Simple Joys of Life on the Farm
I see these melamine plates and fantasize about throwing the kind of cocktail parties my parents once did, all early-60s Pink Hyacinth and Tropicana Turquoise. Continue reading Mid-Century on a Platter
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There are times to show off; times to take pride in your work and your tools. Even for cowboys and peace officers. Continue reading Professional Pride
Coming up with names for products is always a challenge. Just ask car makers. So how about bathtubs? Continue reading A World of Tubs
