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Singer Model 66 Red Eye Sewing Machine
As a dealer in quality used goods there are two great things about the Singer Red Eye pattern. First the Red Eye pattern was only used on the Model 66 sewing machine. The other great thing about the...
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Ladies Derby (Chapeau Not Kentucky) In Black
Black felt ladies derby, extra firm, size 6 5/8. Excellent apparel for fox-hunting or the upcoming Portland Tweed Ride on April 1st.* G’day! Click to view slideshow. *or as one reader noted: tap...
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Great Grip Grat-Man!
A nice old grip that is in fair to good condition since the lining needs re-attaching along one edge and has some spotting from age (but doesn’t smell funky). The leather is in good shape too and...
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The Oregon Centennial (1959) Was Very Important For Young Earl Blumenauer
He was 11 when he first saw the neck wear that would change his destiny. This commemorative Oregon Centennial clip on tie is about 7 inches from top to bottom and the clip is marked Grip Tite Rust...
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Awesome Vintage Sewing Stand
This is a great old sewing stand which was made by Imperial, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The label was tough to read but we’ve seen it before (on some night stands). This sewing stand is 16 inches...
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Another Cool Box, This Time With Contents: Vintage Ice Skates
Vintage CCM Matched Set Ice Skates, ladies size 6 Pleasure Tube model skates in white, with plaid skate bag. They’re used but could be worn more if you’ve got a hankering to wear 1930′s vintage ice...
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Vintage Scandinavian Airlines Carry-On Bag
This little cabin bag is a perfect size for an overnight trip or for carrying a days worth of reading material into the county courthouse when you’ve got to do jury duty. It measures about 15 inches...
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Fall Is Fabulous Hat Season!
Or at least I’ve been told a I have the fashion sense* of a provincial D’Artagnan upon entering Paris for the first time (in other word nearly none). This vintage hat was designed by Noreen Fashions...
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Headgear Of Unknown Origin
When it comes to textile objects I’m pretty ignorant. Sure, I know how to tell the difference between Z and S twist in prehistoric cordage and I’ve a thing for vintage wool blankets, but that’s a...
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Kiss Me I’ve Got An Emerald Smile
Not so sure about that myself, but I’ve got this weird cultural phobia about green teeth. Really, it’s not you it’s me. In time for St. Patrick’s Day, that once a year ‘holiday’ which celebrates the...
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Suitcase Containing Small Bills
For years I’ve asked for this. I’ve waited and waited and waited for a suitcase full of small bills. In our case’s case it is a small make-up or train case and it is less than fully full. But it...
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Vintage Air Line Ski Boot Bag
In the late 1960′s and early 1970′s United Airlines ran a vacation scheme called the ski-lift. It featured package vacations to ski destinations (including Reno and Denver), discounts on lift tickets...
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Antique “Court Dress” Storage Box
Click to view slideshow. Antique storage box for court dress. This particular box was made for a suit of court dress made by Henry Poole & Company venerable custom (bespoke) tailors with a trade...
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At Last Shoe Last?
Oddly we’ve never featured one of these metal shoe forms here on the blog and I don’t know why. We get them periodically but maybe we’ve never mentioned them because we don’t have much to say? Are...
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We’re Not Foolin’ Around (Or Are We?)
I like my new bunnysuit When I wear it I feel cute UPDATE: It turns out there is only one bunny hat but multiple suits, mittens and foot related pieces. As such we’re going to combine them as one lot...
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Antique Single Letter Monogram Buttons
Set of six late-19th century buttons by the venerable Firmin button concern of London. They’re still in business, now approaching their 360th year. These buttons look to have silver plate faces with...
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Antique and Vintage Irons
Petite collection of vintage and antique clothes irons at our Portland store. All are in good condition. From front left: a standard ‘sad’ iron so called because of the ancient root word for sit,...
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Making The Manager Grade
Vintage high school letters. Whoever had these was the manager of the team, which suggests they got more than ‘C’s. The set is in good condition. Filed under: $16-$20, 20th century, AVAILABLE!,...
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What Would It Take To Get You Into These Lederhosen?
Ummm a case each of booze, insanity, and soap? Very small sized Lederhosen, perfect for creating lasting embarrassment for your child or for teaching self-reliance in the face of bullies. In good...
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