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Photographs of Mechanical Calculators
San Francisco-based photographer Kevin Twomey shot an intriguing series of photographs of vintage mechanical calculators. In the age of smartphones and graphing calculators we don’t always appreciate...
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Vintage Film Processing Envelope
My dad found this vintage film processing envelope from Welch Photo Company of Minneapolis, MN in the treasure trove of ephemera better known as their basement. I’m not sure how old it is, but one...
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Mid-Century Modern Typefaces Identified
Here’s a great new Tumblr blog for all you retro typophiles out there: Mid-Century Modern Typefaces Identified. The site, which is curated by Mark Weaver, identifies typefaces used in vintage printed...
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Retro Radios Print
Ross Moody’s screen printed poster of retro radios is really fun. He’s selling 55 limited-edition prints for $14.99.
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Retro Electronics Made of Paper
Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann, the duo behind the French design studio Zim and Zou, recreated iconic retro gadgets with brightly colored cut paper in a series they call Back to Basics. In...
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Restored Soviet-Era Alarm Clocks
If you’re anything like me, “alarm clock” is practically a dirty word. Hey, I enjoy sleeping. But if you must have an alarm (I must, I must), then at least get one that’s well designed....
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Social Media Propaganda Posters
These propaganda-style social media posters by Aaron Wood are really neat. All of the posters can be purchased from Justonescarf, Aaron’s Etsy shop. I can’t decide which one is my favorite…it’s a tie...
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Ball Return in a 100+ Year Old Pool Table
I’m incredibly fascinated by this 100+ year old pool table that Scott and Alex Mueller of Moosicorn Ranch recently refurbished. The photo below shows the ball return of the table…I always wondered how...
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Vintage Map of Lisbon
Isn’t this vintage map of Lisbon, Portugal cool? It’s a steal for only $3.95 (there’s only one available though!). Get it before it’s gone from Gayle Pritchard’s Etsy shop.
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Save The Internet
I’m loving this retro-style “Save the Internet” illustration by Bill Brown.
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Vintage Toy Tea Set
I keep coming back to this vintage toy tea set that Bliss & Vinegar is selling on Etsy. The colors and the pattern are absolutely amazing.
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Retro “Buy Local” Tees by Crispin Finn
I’m loving these retro “Support Local Businesses” t-shirts by the design duo Crispin Finn. I suppose I wouldn’t actually be buying local if I ordered one of these since they’re made in the UK, but I...
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Vintage Medicine Bottle Labels
I’m really intrigued by this set of 230 vintage medicine bottle labels that I came across on Etsy last night. I have a real affinity for ephemera and this set is no exception. These labels make me...
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Upcycled Vintage Radios for the iPhone Generation
Los Angeles-based electrician and artist Devin Ward breathes new life into eclectic, vintage radios, making them compatible with their modern day descendants: MP3 plays and iPhones. He removes all of...
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Vintage Camera Nightlights
OK seriously, these are awesome. Flickr user Jason Hull takes old plastic film cameras that he finds at thrift stores and flea markets, guts them and converts them into nightlights. Brilliant. Check...
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Refurbished Vintage Pocketknives
I’ve had a bit of free time on my hands the past few days…I should be catching up on everything I’ve gotten behind on before the holidays but I’d rather play. Yesterday I spent much of the day...
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One of the Greatest Ads of All Time
This vintage LEGO advertisement has been making the rounds lately but I couldn’t resist sharing it here too. It’s refreshing to see an ad that’s aimed at young girls in this way (no pink, glitter or...
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Antique Wooden Game Pieces
When I went home to Iowa for Christmas, I came across this set of antique wooden game pieces. I’m not sure what game they were for but I just thought that the little pieces, as a set, were really neat...
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Prometheus B-Movie Style Vintage Poster
So I’m pretty excited for Ridley Scott’s new movie, Prometheus, which comes out on June 8. I guess I don’t typically get so excited for most sci-fi movies, but this one has me hooked already. Those of...
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Vintage Sparklers Packaging
Tomorrow is Independence Day here in the U.S., which means that the air will be ripe with the smell of sulfur from fireworks and sparklers. I’m bummed that the holiday falls in the middle of the week...
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