Singer sewing machine – Auction Finds

Posted in Auction, and Sewing

I bought a cute little Singer child-size sewing machine at auction this week. I was hoping that I’d be the only sewing enthusiast in the room to keep the price low. There was at least…

June 26, 2013

sherry

Around the world with Singer postcards from 1892

Posted in Advertising, Culture, and Ephemera/Paper/Documents

I bought the sewing machine for the stack of postcards that came with it. What did I need with a monstrosity of a sewing machine, although it was a lovely one with an orange, lime green…

May 10, 2010

sherry

Spotting auction items in old movies

Posted in collectibles, and Movies

I was watching Bogie and Lauren Bacall in the movie “Key Largo” on cable a few months ago and lo and behold, what did I see on a table: One of those old heavy metal…

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