Monthly Archives: November 2007

Nirvana

I got this at a memorial service at the park beside Kurts’ house in Seattle days after his death in April of 1994. This cap has tremendous sentimental value for me, should only be worn by a die hard Nirvana fan! Nirvana Nirvana (cached image)

Nirvana

I got this at a memorial service at the park beside Kurts’ house in Seattle days after his death in April of 1994. This cap has tremendous sentimental value for me, should only be worn by a die hard Nirvana fan! Nirvana Nirvana (cached image)

Pink Bonnet

An old card pinned inside reads “This bonnet was made in 1856 and worn by a family of five children. Mrs. Estes Duncan. Made for Luisley Pollod.” Acquired in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Pink Bonnet

Pink Bonnet

An old card pinned inside reads “This bonnet was made in 1856 and worn by a family of five children. Mrs. Estes Duncan. Made for Luisley Pollod.” Acquired in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. Pink Bonnet

Kimono, Geta, Obi

This large lot has an interesting story on how my grandmother came to acquire it: Known provenance: My grandfather was a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force and was transferred to Ashiya AFB near Fukuoka, Japan at the end of WWII. My grandmother, mother and uncle joined him in March 1947. They were one of the first American families…

Kimono, Geta, Obi

This large lot has an interesting story on how my grandmother came to acquire it: Known provenance: My grandfather was a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force and was transferred to Ashiya AFB near Fukuoka, Japan at the end of WWII. My grandmother, mother and uncle joined him in March 1947. They were one of the first American families…

Bobbie Nudie

As Bobbie Nudie told the story, one day she and Nudie were hitch-hiking, when who whizzed by without stopping but Nudie’s idol Tom MIX in his big ole white cowboy hat and fancy Cord convertible! Bobbie exclaimed “Someday, they’re gonna eat my dust!” Years later, Nudie made sure Bobbie had a Nudie Mobile to kick up dust of her own,…

Bobbie Nudie

As Bobbie Nudie told the story, one day she and Nudie were hitch-hiking, when who whizzed by without stopping but Nudie’s idol Tom MIX in his big ole white cowboy hat and fancy Cord convertible! Bobbie exclaimed “Someday, they’re gonna eat my dust!” Years later, Nudie made sure Bobbie had a Nudie Mobile to kick up dust of her own,…

Tribe of Light

This antique dress has a long long long history, so I will be brief. If you are interested in further details of this exquisite, museum-quality dress, please email me for details. Bought from the owner of KOCHEE (sadly dismantled) in downtown Toronto. I paid a small fortune for it. I am selling it for a small fraction of what I…

Tribe of Light

This antique dress has a long long long history, so I will be brief. If you are interested in further details of this exquisite, museum-quality dress, please email me for details. Bought from the owner of KOCHEE (sadly dismantled) in downtown Toronto. I paid a small fortune for it. I am selling it for a small fraction of what I…

Huey Lewis and the News

You are bidding on a vintage concert t-shirt from 1986 for the Huey Lewis and the News concert at Oakland Coliseum. The shirt was bought by my parents and barely worn as they were divorced a few months later and I don’t think it was my mom’s favorite after that. Huey Lewis and the News Huey Lewis and the News…

Huey Lewis and the News

You are bidding on a vintage concert t-shirt from 1986 for the Huey Lewis and the News concert at Oakland Coliseum. The shirt was bought by my parents and barely worn as they were divorced a few months later and I don’t think it was my mom’s favorite after that. Huey Lewis and the News Huey Lewis and the News…

Little Women

From the estate of Eric Parkman Smith of Concord, MA, who recently passed at age 97. Mr. Smith was an avid historian who traced his Concord lineage back to 1630. Much more information can be found by doing a web search for “Eric Parkman Smith”. This dress belonged to Mr. Smith’s mother, Helen Train Blanchard Smith. She was one of…

Little Women

From the estate of Eric Parkman Smith of Concord, MA, who recently passed at age 97. Mr. Smith was an avid historian who traced his Concord lineage back to 1630. Much more information can be found by doing a web search for “Eric Parkman Smith”. This dress belonged to Mr. Smith’s mother, Helen Train Blanchard Smith. She was one of…

Showgirl Burlesque Costume

From the estate of Miss Jane Hart, we present a spectacular White and Gold Sequin Sparkler complete with Rows of Sparkling Rhinestones and Beaded Fringe as well as the original photograph of Miss Hart wearing it in all it’s splendor! Jane Hart is an area legend in the field of dance. As a teenager in the early 40s Jane Hart…

Showgirl Burlesque Costume

From the estate of Miss Jane Hart, we present a spectacular White and Gold Sequin Sparkler complete with Rows of Sparkling Rhinestones and Beaded Fringe as well as the original photograph of Miss Hart wearing it in all it’s splendor! Jane Hart is an area legend in the field of dance. As a teenager in the early 40s Jane Hart…

1902 Tails

From the estate of Eric Parkman Smith of Concord, MA, who recently passed at age 97. Mr. Smith was an avid historian who traced his Concord lineage back to 1630. Much more information can be found by doing a web search for “Eric Parkman Smith”. This suit belonged to Mr. Smith’s father, Benjamin Farnham Smith. We are featuring several items…

1902 Tails

From the estate of Eric Parkman Smith of Concord, MA, who recently passed at age 97. Mr. Smith was an avid historian who traced his Concord lineage back to 1630. Much more information can be found by doing a web search for “Eric Parkman Smith”. This suit belonged to Mr. Smith’s father, Benjamin Farnham Smith. We are featuring several items…

1 Coral Pair

The owner of this item was in her 90’s at the time of the sale, but that was last year. She at that time could not attend because she had just suffered a stroke and was in the hospital. I don’t know if she is still with us….and so here is what I was able to attain to know the…

1 Coral Pair

The owner of this item was in her 90’s at the time of the sale, but that was last year. She at that time could not attend because she had just suffered a stroke and was in the hospital. I don’t know if she is still with us….and so here is what I was able to attain to know the…