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Can you think of a caption for this vintage photo?

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Men in garb

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The horse and buggy days

A handsome lady, horse and rig

There is nothing like the sound of a horse walking along a country road...clip-clop-clip-clop-clip-clop. Not the best way to travel in inclement weather but on a sunny summer day there is nothing like it.

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The mid-wife of Mt. Holly, Vermont and her horse

According to the information on the back of this photo's frame this lady was a mid-wife who lived in Mt. Holly, Vermont. She drove around in a buggy to deliver babies. Does anyone know her name and the name of her horse? Judging by her clothing this photo may have been taken in the late 1800's or early 1900's.

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Do you know where and when this fire happened?

These photos may have been taken here in Vermont but I have no way to be sure. There was no information on the back of these real photo post cards and I don't recognize the landmark. Fires are never a good thing and back then fire fighting apparatus was minimal at best.

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Rub-a-dub-dub a baby in a tub

Chair makes a handy towel rack for this tot

Bath tub and swimming pool all in one

Bath time for baby

"Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!" Now you know where that expression comes from.

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Warren Battles in Florida

This old photo shows two gentlemen in a motor car wearing what appear to be police uniforms. Those look like uniforms and a badge to me. On the back of the photo is written 'Warren Battles in Fla.' but I'm not sure which of these fellows is Warren. Great motor car though!

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Joe's Service Station

Joe's Service Station

This is a great old photo taken in the early 1950's. Not sure of the make or year model of this car though since I don't know cars that well. I just love old photos. I believe this gas station was located in or near Rutland, Vermont. Anyone know for sure?

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Remember Prosperity Salesmen?

Remember Prosperity Salesmen Saves You Money

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Spencer Whiting of Franklin, Massachusetts

Spencer Whiting

Something tells me Spencer was a very confident young man who was secure about his dress and social standing. Love the hair!

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Hurricane Irene hammered our little shop in Cuttingsville, Vermont

On Sunday, August 28, 2011 Hurricane Irene arrived at the back door (the front doors were locked so she made her own entry) of our little shop in Cuttingsville, Vermont.  In a matter of hours our livelihood was churned into a soggy, muddy mess. Irene left us her calling card and everything went from this...

to this...

One of the few consolations is that we now have a nice beach with 10 inches of sand on our back lawn.

From the front of the shop everything looks fine, even just a little muddy. However, Irene chose not to use the front door when she left her calling card...

Irene tore 4 panels of T1-11 off the back of the shop. We found 3 of them.

This is the bridge next to the shop. The debris dammed up and caused even more water to flow toward the shop.

The water line inside the shop.

Looking back at the shop from the bridge.

Some things floated outside and managed to survive somehow.

Not sure if we'll be having a 'hurricane' sale or a 'beach' sale in the near future but thank God everyone is safe. All this can be replaced. Family and friends cannot!

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See more photos of Irene's destruction and aftermath in the Cuttingsville, Wallingford and East Wallingford areas here.

Onsite Estate Tag Sale August 27 & 28, 2011

~Estate Tag Sale~

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Sunday, August 28, 2011

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Meadowlake Drive, Mendon, Vermont

Look for signs off Rte 4 near Sugar & Spice Restaurant

Retired couple has moved into smaller quarters and parting with 2 generations of items.

Items of interest: contents of life long carpenter’s woodworking shop including Rockwell Model 13 planer; Rockwell Model 14 band saw; Newman Hollow Chisel Mortiser; Delta Jointer; Rockwell lathe; Rockwell Heavy Duty wood shaper; Dewalt radial arm saw 

Listing: (in no particular order) stamp collection; Fine Wood Working magazines; hardware; large collection of old wooden planes; tin sheers; hammers; hand saws; old levels; old planes; draw shaves; pulleys; clamps; scrap wood; work benches; tool boxes; sander; Rockwell hand tools and other hand tools; saw horses; bicycles; wheel barrow; Bigelow Rocket sled; ephemera; old post cards; old dolls; doll clothes; old paper dolls; handmade marionettes; wooden extension ladders; wooden picnic table; lawn tools; step ladder; bird houses; tall lamp post; wooden tool boxes; toboggan; what-not-shelf; end tables; cradle; lanterns; rush seat chairs; rush seat rocking chair; shutters; brass cannon; Buffalo scale; brass tray; tables; handmade wooden pitchfork; large selection of tinware; twin beds; lamps; gate leg table; boiler; augers; US Army WWII Flag Kit; book shelves; trunks; golf clubs, golf bags & caddy; golf related items; snow shoes; books; brass fireplace pot; croquet set; wall & roof brackets; glassware; silverplate; breadmaking machine; tins; crocks & jugs; brass candle sticks; pots & pans; flatware; drop leaf table; floor lamp; sofa; kitchen table w/ 2 leaves; 4 matching wooden chairs; entertainment unit; electronics; TV; fireplace tools; wooden bowl; wooden stools; sheet music; prints & frames; GE fan; 3/4 size carved walnut bed; bedframes; harvest style drop leaf table; 2 swivel chairs; braided rug & other rugs; games; cubby cupboards; 2 large handmade cupboards painted white; 7 drawer high boy style dresser; fabrics, notions & sewing items; craft and quilt making items; Maytag Heavy Duty washer; Hotpoint dryer; file cabinets; office supplies; large layout board for quilt making; bumper pool table; old school desks & chairs; skis; jelly style cupboard; large wooden trunk; Vandy Craft lawn furniture; dome top trunk; Ward’s woodstove; yellow lawn table; benches and much, much, much more!

Still digging and sorting at the time of this listing!       

Not responsible for omissions or errors. Cash or good check.

Please bring packing materials!

Anna Q’s Attic

Offering many services including on-site estate sales, buy-outs,

clean-outs, auctions and consignment services.

5304 Rte 103, Cuttingsville, VT 05738

Cindy Wade, Estate Sale Coordinator

annaqsattic@vermontel.net

www.annaqsattic.com

Sorry, we were so busy digging and sorting there was no time to take photos! We are packed almost to the ceiling in all 3 garages!

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Linda's Onsite Estate Auction July 30, 2011

~Onsite Estate Auction~

Rt 7 Pittsford, VT

Across from Keith’s Store

Watch for signs behind Pittsford Auto.

Saturday, July 30th

Preview 8:30 AM Auction 10:00 AM

See photos at Linda's blog: http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/ 

Estate of the late Mike and Harold Blaisdell

(with additions of another local estate)

These two local estates have been moved for convenience of the families.

Harold Blaisdell was a lifelong Vermonter (Pittsford) and one of New England’s most renowned anglers.

As a freelance writer, he contributed fishing articles to all the leading

outdoor magazines and published a total of four books.

Items of interest: Mahogany tea-table (fold-over top on sq. tapered legs w/ cross banding); very lrg. amount of: old fishing lures, fish poles, reels, fishing creel, nets, minnow pails, tackle boxes, tip-ups, auger, portable fishing shanty, oars, ice fishing sleds, vests, fly tying, decoys, backpack.

Listing: 2-door cupboards; corner cupboard; wicker vanity; Larken desk; nice assort. of trunks; blanket boxes; early butler’s desk; tool trunks; early grain box; round bookcase stand; buffet; assort. lighting; assort. drop-leaf tables; shaker style chairs & rockers; 1-drawer stands; assort. baskets; child’s rocker; flexible flier sleds; milk sink; chainsaw & other saws; Hummel collection; assort. glassware, pottery & pewter; deer horns (could be used for rattling); sadirons; optic viewer w/ cards; assort. kitchenware; bookends; milk bottles & carriers; lrg. stamp collection; collection of old coins; old dolls; metal toys; toy trains & accessories; early games; pocket knives; assort. banks; pocket watches; costume jewelery; beaded purses; old records; Husky power washer; assort. electric hand tools; collection of keys; victorian what-not shelf; early photo albums (some w/ tin-types); brass jelly pail; pictures, prints, oils, etc.; ephemera; woodware; victorian high-chair; spindle bed; Tiger maple cannonball bed; iron bed; old sap sled; early baby carrage; flower doorstop; assort. walking sticks; victorian caster & pickle set; fern stand; birdseye chest of drawers & mirror; 2-over-4 birdseye dresser; green painted early dresser; early wooden skis; brass cowbell; school house bell; assort. books(some signed by Harold Blaisdell); assort. garden tools; a complete wood-working shop: radial arm saw, drill press, lathe, table saw, jigsaw, etc.; and much, much more!

Still sorting at the time of this listing!
Not responsible for omissions or errors.

Cash or good check.

No buyer’s premium!

Catered

Please bring packing & your chair

Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109

Linda’s Auction House

Linda Wade Griffin
Tel # 802-259-2879 

References available. 

http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/ 

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Vermont Onsite Estate Tag Sale July 9 & 10, 2011

Linda's Auction Service is sponsoring an onsite estate tag sale...

July 9th & 10th

8:00am to 4:00pm

Summit Rd, Mount Holly, VT

Look for signs from Rt 103 on the Mount Holly Flats

Estate of Helen Schoenemann

Listing: pocket watches; assort. vases; clocks; nesting tables; lots of knick-knacks; early door stops; drop-leaf coffee table; fire place tools; nice assort. of stools; sm. recliner; 3-pc matching living room set; assort. mirrors; TVs and stands; assort. chairs & rockers; assort. baskets; jardinieres; assort. lighting; assort. rugs; pictures, prints, & paintings; assort. flatware (some in boxes); banks; old records; hutches; crocks & jugs; wooden butter churn; large amount of kitchenware; kitchen table & 3 chairs; coffee grinder; salt containers; large amount of glassware & sets of dishes; early butter stamp; shaving mirror; Dell computer & copier w/ computer desk & chair (used very little); organ & bench; new keyboard; pitcher & bowl set; gate-leg table; Hummel, boy w/ umbrella; assort linens; dining table w/ 4 chairs & 2 leaves; beaded & silver mesh purses; candlesticks; puzzles & games; French Provincial 6-pc bedroom set; vanity set w/ mirror tray; costume jewelry & other; 2 matching twin beds; 2 matching night stands; 2 matching dressers; old hats & hat boxes; desk & chair; trunks; cameras; 2 violins (in cases); 1 whole sewing room of material, quilting, patterns, sewing items, sewing machine, thread, buttons, etc; full size bed; night tables; 3 drawer dresser; hooked rugs & rug kits; ceder chest; old photos & tin types; old tools; Christmas decor; copper molds; wooden animal cage; Roseville pottery; 2-over-2 oak dresser; book shelves; wooden bowls;  assort. cabinets & cupboards; plant stands; step ladders; like-new walkers, wheel chair, & commode; patio furniture; and much more!

1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass station wagon w/ low mileage

Property, house, and garage also for sale.

Information available day of sale.

Still sorting at the time of this listing!

Not responsible for omissions or errors. Cash or good check.

Numbered Sale

Please bring packing!

Linda’s Auction House

Linda Wade Griffin Tel # 802-259-2879 References available.

“I’m always looking for consignments for auction and estate sales.”

http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/

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Vintage hairstyles: curls, ringlets and braids

From the days when a woman's hair was considered her crowning glory!

Women would use metal curling irons to curl their hair. These irons usually had wooden handles and were inserted into an open flame to heat them. Once heated the woman would proceed to curl her hair. Many times the hair or scalp was burned in the process. It was a rather dangerous way to satisfy a woman's vanity.

I can remember my mom using an old metal curling iron on my hair when I was younger. It was nasty business. Not only did she burn my scalp sometimes but the smell of singed hair was very unsettling! Curling irons of today have safety features and the heat can be regulated. To learn more about vintage curling irons read this article.

Another method of curling the hair was the use of strips of rags. I can also remember my cousin curling my hair with them but I don't know how she actually did it. The results were rather good and much less painful.

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I simply love the expression on this babe's face. Can you think of a caption for this vintage photo?

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eBay dumps BigCrumbs...for now!

The following announcement was made on BigCrumb's website:


"At eBay's request, cash back at eBay.com will no longer be available 
on BigCrumbs.com or any other rewards website for purchases made 
on eBay.com from June 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM PST through October 1, 2011 at 12:01 AM PST.

During the suspension period, eBay plans to re-evaluate the current pricing 

model for loyalty partnerships and possibly make adjustments to that model

when the program resumes.

This suspension only affects eBay.com and does NOT affect the following 
eBay sites: ebay.co.uk, ebay.ca, or ebay.com.au. Additionally, Half.com 
cash back rates will remain unchanged.

Please note that purchases at eBay.com made via BigCrumbs through 

June 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM will continue to credit at the normal rate. 

We encourage you to make any planned purchases prior to that date.

As many of you know, BigCrumbs was the original eBay cash back affiliate 
partner. Over the past 5 years, we have served thousands of loyal members
and provided millions of dollars in cash back and referral commissions on 
eBay.com purchases. 

We are disappointed by eBay's decision to suspend their partnership with 

BigCrumbs.com and we promise to keep you informed of any future updates. 

We do recognize that some of our members will be significantly impacted

through loss in both the generous cash back and referral commissions that

we paid on eBay.com purchases.

But, please rest assured that BigCrumbs will not waver in its continuous 
efforts to provide superior value, exclusive deals and the highest overall 
cash back at over 1,200 other top retailers. During eBay.com's hiatus, 
we plan to actively pursue new partnerships and grow existing partnerships 
with retailers that offer similar products, deals and cash back."

What's up with eBay? BigCrumbs has brought eBay a ton of business and 
this is how they reward them? Guess we'll need to wait and see. Meanwhile, 
BigCrumbs is still great for shopping online at over 1,000 other stores. eBay 
isn't the only act in town. Is eBay an indication of how far south our economy
has gone? As eBay goes, so goes the country? This feels like a classic 'Survivor'
blindside!


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WVFD Sponsors Annual Townwide Tag Sale Saturday, June 18, 2011

Saturday, June 18, 2011
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department in Wallingford, Vermont, will also be holding a second day tag sale on Sunday, June 19 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the firehouse at 17 Depot Street in Wallingford.

The WVFD is looking for participants to join them for a day of town-wide tag sales on Saturday, June 18, 2011.

To help with your own tag sale see the FREE online copy of the tag sale booklet above. It's titled: Tips & Strategies For A Successful & Profitable Tag Sale: A guide to planning and conducting your next tag sale with less hassle & bigger profits!

Now is your chance to clean out the clutter you’ve been accumulating for years in that basement, barn, attic or garage. Benefit from the WVFD’s advertising for their sale held at the firehouse on that same day.

Contact the WVFD for more information at:
Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 280, Wallingford, VT 05773
Phone: 802-446-2295 Email: wvfd3300@yahoo.com

The WVFD is also accepting donations for their annual tag sale. Please contact department members to schedule a pick up of your donated items or drop off under the tents.

The WVFD has a limited amount of vendor spaces available for rent. Contact the department for more info.

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Linda's Thursday Night Auction June 16, 2011

Thursday Night Auction
Linda’s Auction House
Located Rte 140 East Wallingford, Vermont
Next to the old Seward’s Creamery

Thursday, June 16th 2011
Preview 4:00 PM Auction 6:00 PM

2 small estates and other consignments

Listing: cookie jar collection; old flags; linens; post cards; early clothing & wedding dresses; toys & games; assort. rugs; Toleware; old suit cases; metal shelving & store displays; antique & jewelry business signs; assort. books; baskets; lighting; early cribs & cradle; top hat & hat boxes; oak coat racks; assort. mirrors; advertising; trunks; kitchen ware; Agate ware; assort. glassware & sets of dishes (to include Limoge); pictures, prints, & oil paintings; misc. camping stuff; boyscouts & military items; Christmas decor; corner cupboard; china cabinet; assort. dressers, tables, stands, shelves, chairs, & rockers; stainglass window hanger & stainglass making materials; household items; assort. pottery; air hockey game; small guitar; folk-art early coo-coo clock; garden art; assort. figurines; assort. tools & chainsaws; tool boxes & tool trunks; and much, much more!

Still sorting at the time of this listing!  

Not responsible for omissions or errors. Cash or good check.

No buyer’s premium!

Catered. Please bring packing materials!

Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109

Linda’s Auction House

Linda Wade Griffin Tel # 802-259-2879 References available.

“I’m always looking for consignments for auction and estate sales.”

http://lindasauction.blogspot.com/

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Turner Falls, Massachusetts

Was this a school? A business?

This group is seated on the lawn in first photo

These old photos were taken by the A.W. Howes & Co. photographers in Turner Falls, Massachusetts. Was this a school? A business? The group of well dressed people in the second photo were standing on the steps of this building. In the first photo they are seated or standing on the lawn in front of the building. There is only one gentleman in the group. Was he the custodian or owner of the business? Does this building still exist?

Old photos fascinate me. Some scenes and identities are lost to time. It is my hope to preserve some of those images even if the names and places may never be known.

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Grandma's Atlantic Gasoline pump

What a wonderful photo! Is that the price (23) on this Atlantic Gasoline pump? This is not my own grandmother but I just love how this enterprising woman found a way to make a living. The ground under the pump looks freshly dug and the pump looks spiffy new.

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Proud police officers

These old photos do not identify the gentlemen in them but the town of Cambridge, Massachusetts was stamped on the back of both.

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Onsite Estate Auction June 4, 2011

Linda's Auction Service presents an onsite auction!
Saturday, June 4th 2011

Auction at 10:00 AM - Preview at 8:00 AM

Birch Hill Road, Brandon, Vermont

Watch for auction signs from Rte. 7 at Wood’s Produce Market, Brandon and across from Keith’s Store in Pittsford, Vermont.

Antique sled

Vintage Buck Rogers toy rocket

Antique pitcher

See more photos at Linda's blog!

Items of interest: Tiffany & Co. platinum diamonds & ruby pendant & chain (with appraisal papers); other sterling jewelry; pocket watches; Hardman, Peck & Co. NY piano & bench; Glenwood #9 cast-iron cookstove; coins; A.M.I. Continental juke-box 1961 edition w/ 300+ records; 1978 Fleet Star Power Co. line truck w/ Pitman Pole-cat; bowling game machine. 

Listing: Victorian love-seat; civil war items; Victorian photo albums (full of pictures & tin-types); quilts & quilt tops; early material; sewing items; buttons; assort. lighting; assort. tables, chairs, stands, & rockers; mahogany lift-top bar w/ glasses; bar-related items; large mahogany china cabinet; iron ware; spinet desk; sectional couch; advertising pieces;  brass items; old radios; electronics; assort. mirrors; early sail boat (wall hanger); toy trains & other toys; ephemera; assort. books; crock ware; fixed-blade knives w/ sheaths; bar stools; assort. baskets; coffee grinders; Western saddle, bridal & rack; firewood ring; Victorian ash bucket; linens; pottery; lots of kitchen ware & dishes; mics. assort. Sterling pieces; old cameras; 6 pc. bedroom set w/ twin beds; Sloan bedroom set w/ doublebed; Am. Scale Co. penny-weight scale (porcelain); office furniture & supplies; old humidor; Victorian piano stool; banks;trunks; clocks; pictures, charcoals, prints, & oil paintings; gun cabinet; rifle & pistol cases; spotting scope; binoculars; carriage seat; Lincoln arc welder; misc. hand tools; tool boxes; clamps; Echo trimmer; 20” Grizzly comm. wood planer w/ roller-racks; drillpress; bandsaw & sander; Dewalt 740 10” Powershop; router table; stainless steel upright coolers; Powercraft air compressor; Powercraft 230 welder; elect. snowblower; dump rake; Cub Cadet riding lawn mower; and much, much, much more!

I am still sorting the house, 5 bay garage, and barn at the time of this listing. I’m sure I will find a few more surprises!

Not responsible for omissions or errors. Cash or good check.

No buyer’s premium! 

Catered - Under tent

Please bring your chair & packing!

Auctioneer: Steve Taylor VTAL 109

Linda’s Auction House

Linda Wade Griffin Tel #802-259-2879 References available. 

Civil War pouch

Political buttons

Glenwood stove

See more photos at Linda's blog! 

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