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Frances Brewster Comb and Hair Pin Caddy

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I inherited this from Retro Roadhusband’s great aunt, and LOVE the handy comb and the functional way it could hold hair pins, should y...

February 13, 2012 by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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Julie Andrews

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My father was blind and paralyzed during World War Two and greatly enjoyed listening to the progress of the war. My brother dropped paratroo...

by Bob Ramsdell

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 178

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Allee and her dishes!  The first and last photo are my  all-time favorite atomic themed dishes!...

February 12, 2012 by denny

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niles!

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I’ve posted about Niles at least once before and I can’t say enough about the place. I would move there in a heartbeat if I coul...

by windupkitty

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Al E. Gator – 24 x 18 (a painting by Denny)

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I’m not quite sure where I was heading with regards to making his three teeth black but it  made me laugh so I left it as is.  Those...

by denny

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1964 And The Cat Was Outside

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The story behind this picture…my mother arranged to have a professional photographer come to our house on evening to take some shots o...

by shirlie williams

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Industrial Surreal: 1956 GM Motorama Video

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Motorama continues to please in the 50’s.  Very long, but oh so Motorama....

by Markydoodle

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Erasmus’ Gamble

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Here is the cover of my fabulous story of how The Phantom Manufacturing Company came back from the, erm, dead…...

by Erasmus Thump

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My dinner with CHARO last night!

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I’m sure any kitsch lover has a similar dream – having dinner with the kitschy kitschy koo Charo and bonding like you have been ...

February 11, 2012 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 177

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The most stunning set of dinnerware I have ever seen.  Allee, what is that peach colored, ash tray looking piece in the second photo?  Is ...

by denny

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‘1952 Chrysler Thomas Special Prototype’

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At the 1952 Paris Auto Show, Chrysler debuted what they called the “Thomas Special.” I thought the front looked vaguely familiar...

by Markydoodle

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Kitschy Find in Niles Antique Shop

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All I can say is wow. A naked baby wearing a scarf while singing a satanic carol! And with avian accompaniment no less! Of course, I was spe...

by windupkitty

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A Fun Way to Spend a Penny….Unusual Urinals

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I have come across these ceramic flower urinals before , a garden centre in the north of the UK has them in their loo, they are quite stunni...

by shirlie williams

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Little Kimono Girl

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My mother bought me this little ceramic girl as a gift.  She stands maybe 6 or 7 inches high....

by Nessa

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Elizabeth Taylor

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This picture  was sent to me with an accompanying letter from her secretary about two years before she died. We had the same birthday and s...

by Bob Ramsdell

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 176

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I love this Applique’ tumbler set.  SO rare when you find this fabulous cups in a complete set AND with the original storage rack....

February 10, 2012 by denny

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Tupperware World Headquarters – A Must Visit

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Two of our favorite central Florida attractions are within a stones throw of each other on the old Orange Blossom Trail – aka Route 17...

by Mod Betty RetroRoadmap.com

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My Terrot/JAP

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My 1929 Terrot JAP...

by Erasmus Thump

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Umbrella Girl Planter

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My mom found this at an antique shop for only $3.  She’s way cute!...

by Nessa

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Martin Scorsese´s Cat

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by BeeJay

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The Vagaries of American Youth

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Who among us hasn’t worn panty hose with balloons inside as a hat?  Probably Summer Fine Arts Camp, 1972....

by Markydoodle

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Rolling kitchen cart, step stools- a 1950’s must…

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As a litte one in the mid 1950’s, I remember we had a white rolling table and a step stool too. Don’t recall the color of the ...

by MyFunCloset

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 175

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Wall sconce lamp in Allee’s office....

February 9, 2012 by denny

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Priscilla Was A Lonely Child, 20×16 (a painting by Denny)

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by denny

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Oldsmobile F-88 1954 Concept

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In the 1950’s, as GM developed it’s Corvette for Chevrolet, the other motor divisions contemplated their own version.   This Ol...

by Markydoodle

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