Jack A. Weil is the great granddaddy of the western shirt. He founded Rockmount Ranch Wear and began manufacturing his timeless classic signature snap-front cowboy shirts in downtown Denver in 1946. At the age of 107 he was believed to be the oldest working CEO in the USA. He went to work and greeted his […]
A trio of triple-plated, bullet nosed, chrome hairdryers. Style and substance-wise they are the ultimate in hair dying machines – not to mention an AMERICANA classic of the highest order. The red dot label reads NORMANDIE. Behind them as a backdrop is fancy style pink and grey wallpaper. Beneath them, and crowned ever-so-beautifully by them, […]
The somewhat larger than life cutout oranges say Florida. He looks happier than she does and hold what might, just very well be, an empty milk glass cold cream jar.
I wonder if she knitted his sensible sweater vest. Whoever knitted it made it too short. It’s the thought that counts.
Whoever did the interior designer […]
Even in the stillness and silence of this pre-teen portrait a quartet of Ohio boys express a variety of emotions and moods.
The colorless wall behind them is a stark contrast to their smart sport shirts, fun hats and unusual variety of props - toy walkie-talkies that look like phone receivers with tiny little red-tipped […]
Half open Venetian blinds reveal a dusk or dawn sky. Are Venetian blinds really from Venice? Funny, I never thought to ask myself that question before. The answer is yes! Thank you Italy!
But this slide isn’t about Venetian blinds. Oh no! It’s not even about the warm and inviting honey blond wood paneling, dainty doilies, […]
Slide of a Slide Show, San Jose, 1950
“FAMILY GROUP AT AUNT MYRTLE’S” is hand written on the mount of this slide.
In all of my years of collecting other people’s old slides this is the first time I’ve ever run across a slide of a slide show. This scene could not have been staged better. Everyone […]
Mom’s painted lips and matching polished fingernails match the lipstick red satin second place ribbon hanging framed on the wall. Ribbon for what? I don’t know - too small and to far away to read. Something wonderful I’m sure. Mom’s smart plaid jacket is bright but not loud. The stylish collar is bias-cut and the […]
A well dressed tourist out on the town casts a long hat-wearing shadow. He strikes a casual yet confident pose near, but not too near, a guy who quite clearly knows what it feels like to get a tattoo and maybe even hang from tender body parts that people don’t usually hang from. This guy […]
TWO MEN, FOUR LADIES, THREE LITTLE BOYS AND A BABY
Aqua cinderblock walls with peeling paint and matching rumpled plush carpet provide a perfect monotone backdrop for this week’s slide: FAMILY PORTRAIT, SOMEWHERE, USA, 1955.
A blonde homemade speaker, missing its gold flecked cloth and vintage furniture complete the unpretentious decor. Faceless dads wear pleated britches held […]
A deadpan doll anchored by twisted crepe paper is the centerpiece of a little West Covina girl’s birthday party table. The doll has a yarn ‘fro. The little girl wears Bette Page bangs and a bow on top of her head. Cupcakes, each with a single candle, are served. A yellow chrome dinette set and […]
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