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Christmas: You name it, I’ve Vogue Picture Records: These 78s, with their eye-
(probably) got it. Ceramics. catching poster-art illustrations (a different one on each
Magazines. Cards, record albums, side), were manufactured for just two years during the
and sheet music. Unpacking is a late 1940s. Only 75 Vogue variations were released.
chore, but once completed, holiday I’m missing four. Wish me luck.
décor evokes a seasonal spirit even SHOWN: Wartime romance, as depicted on Vogue Picture
the Grinch would find irresistible. Record #R 719, “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?” $75-

Moss Lamps: Ever since I wrote 100.
a book about them, these oh-so- This And That: A collecting grab bag, based on things
nifty Plexiglas ‘50s lamps, with their dear to my heart: Siamese cat figurines (what can I say? We have a
enormous shades, light-up bases, and Siamese cat); musician figurines (atop the piano, natch); Wizard of Oz mementos
Making holiday music: accordion girl planter/ revolving figurines, have taken over (“there’s no place like home!”); bendable fabric dolls (when you pose them for
candy dish, unmarked. 5” h., $10-15. the apartment. Over the top? Sure. photos they don’t argue with you), and. . .
But what a great conversation-starter
(or stopper.) What’s that? The new shelf is ready? Time to fill ‘er up!
(As the saying goes, “it isn’t hoarding if your stuff is really cool.”)
Paper Goods: I’ve got bins full of vintage magazines,
from TV Guides to Superman comics. They share quarters
with World War II “homefront” memorabilia (patriotic sheet
music, ration cards, “Golden Age of Radio” publications,
and the like). Oh, and old greeting cards. Wondering what
get-well cards, anniversary cards, and birthday cards looked
like in the not-so-distant past? Just ask, and I’ll pull out the
binders stacked under the bed.
SHOWN: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on the July 17, 1953 cover
of TV Guide, promoting their movie The Long, Long Trailer. $10-
15.
Records: Yes, vinyl records, a whole wall filled with
them. Faves include Broadway cast albums, “cool” SHOWN: Czech glass musicians from the 1960s, rare (and fragile).
recordings of the ‘50s and ‘60s, and “personality” Tallest figure, 8-1/2” h. $175-200 each.
releases. You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Mae
West unleash her rock-and-roll interpretations. Photo Associate: Hank Kuhlmann
Donald-Brian Johnson is the co-author of numerous books on design and collectibles, including “Postwar
SHOWN: What’s age except a number?. Octogenarian Mae West teamed up with “Somebody’s Pop”, a collection of his columns. When his October 9th birthday rolls around, he looks forward to
Chyldren” to record “Way Out West” in the 1960s. $20-30. acquiring more “stuff”. Please address inquiries (or birthday greetings) to: donaldbrian@msn.com

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