A big "welcome" Linda. You have already given me "something" to research (that being what is a "lurcher"). I have now done a bit of that...
Hmmmm, wonder if it was a "deacquisition" from the Chicago Historical Society.
I went to an annual church book sale on Saturday (last day of the three-day sale) and was lucky enough to find the book I describe below. If any...
Marko, I know you don't have the same "personality" I have but . . . whenever I run into a seller who has a sign that each (whatever it may be) is...
If the father agreed with the premise(s) of the book perhaps it was given to the daughter to read and keep as an "educational resource" for the...
R. Antonis, I am just curious but . . . is there a small "opening" on the side of the bottom of the lamp for the electrical cord? To me it...
Hmmm, wonder if it was a "gift/favor" to/for "special" people attending a New Year's Eve party or other gathering which perhaps marked an...
I have found (on-line) a write-up about the Gainaday Electric Washer. It is in the March 13, 1920 "Electrical World" publication, page 637. "W....
Debora, I think you may be right -- I must have substituted one horse breed for another. I do tend to "think outside the corral" on...
Many moons ago wasn't there a scandal or big-news story about something nefarious (or just plain sad) that was going on (or had gone on) at a...
I like the flowers, but I really love the wonderful (realistic/fine) detailing on the crocheted doily. ;)
I'm going to give you a bit of "been there, done that" advice re any cleaning of the typewriter. 1. Find a sturdy, level surface with sufficient...
Just curious but . . . IF this pole screen were even earlier couldn't it be said that it not only protected a lady's complexion but also her...
Clutteredcloset, I think those two knobs (top two on right) are different from the other knobs. ;)
That has always been my way of thinking. ;)
What are the words on the bottom of the vase in the second photo? I'm sorry to have to ask but I can't quite make them out. ;) I do like the...
Oops!!! I was composing/typing while Silverthwaite was making a lovely, well-worded point about curiosity and ignorance.:shame:
Danno, in my book, as long as a person is "curious" and wants to know more, the "stigma of ignorance" cannot apply/take hold. ;)
I think it is a (low) game table meant for people (children or adults) who would normally sit on a floor/rug/carpet to play "games." But that is...
I'm just curious but . . . will it remain simply a "look at" decorative piece or will it ever be put to use as a vase for flowers/foliage?
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