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Vintage NeedleBook Cover Art – Army Navy 1909

Gypsy — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:57:54 +0000

This book of needles is actually made in Germany even though the cover art is strictly American and dated 1909. I think it’s interesting that the needles inside are not in the least bit rusty even though they are over a hundred years old!

The back cover shows our navy fleet of ships. Be sure and click on the image for the large size.

Nostradamus Portrait and Ephemera

Gypsy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:38:37 +0000

This portrait was painted in the 18th century and the artist is unknown. I wonder what the artist used as a reference considering it was painted two centuries after his lifetime. What we really recognize is the HAT. The guy could be anyone but we know him because of his chapeau.

Here’s the cover from his famous book of prophecies written in 1568. Like most people, I don’t understand the quatrains but I find them interesting. Actually, the art is what is really interesting which is why I built this site!

This is a 1943 pamphlet written in German and published by British intelligence using a Nostradamus prediction that Hitler would fall from power. Just another attempt to try to bring down the Third Reich from within their own country. The propaganda machine never sleeps!

Mayan Calendar Graphic

Gypsy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:13:29 +0000

Remember the Y2K scenario predicting computer failure? We survived. Maybe 2012 will be more serious but think about celebrating instead. We’ve made it this far, woo hoo! Party like it’s nineteen ninety five.

Click on the image for the full size.

Persian Birds and Flowers Graphic

Gypsy — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:37:55 +0000

This is a page from a Persian herbal book circa 1600.

Flowers and Birds

Barnum’s Squinty the Comical Pig

Gypsy — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:05:34 +0000

In honor of the swine flu here is Squinty, the comical pig book cover from 1915. Click on the image for the full size.

Squinty the Comical Pig

Vintage Ad Woman with Teacup

Gypsy — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:51:15 +0000

It’s all the same whether you call it a pleasant drink or a refreshing beverage. Click on the image for the full size.

Woman with a Teacup

Hot Air Balloon

Gypsy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:04:56 +0000

In 1803 the nobility would have to travel in style, so this fantasy, “La Minerve” was conceived. Comforts include a ship’s orchestra, an organ for serenades, a cage for ladies of easy virtue, a surgeons house and toilette connected by a ladder. The chicken on top is pretty cool.

" La Minerve" 1803

Mayflower

Gypsy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:27:30 +0000

This would make a cool background for a Thanksgiving card. The picture is circa 1890.

The Mayflower

Alice in Wonderland 4

Gypsy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:34:36 +0000

Another illustration from ” Alice in Wonderland” circa 1916.

King and Queen of Hearts

Alice in Wonderland 3

Gypsy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:29:58 +0000

Another illustration from “Alice in Wonderland” circa 1916.

Walking with the Queen