The Woody Herman Big Band – “Caldonia” & “Northwest Passage” – 1947
September 27, 2009
Amazing big band! Jazz buffs will recognize a young Stan Getz and Shorty Rodgers.
Screaming Beatles Fans – 1960’s
September 25, 2009
Girls went NUTS over The Beatles. Most of these images are circa 1964.

Image: Getty
Mid-Century Georges Briard “Forbidden Fruit” Martini Cocktail Set
September 24, 2009
Si Zentner & His Orchestra – Great Trombone Playing; Early 1960’s
September 23, 2009
While most big bands were fizzling out in the 1950’s, Si Zentner and his Orchestra enjoyed a serge in popularity in the late 50’s and early 60’s. Check out the great trombone playing below.

"The Swingin' Eye!!!!!!!" Great LP featuring "Lonesome Road"

"High Noon Cha Cha Cha" - Awesome album cover

Big Band Brillance

"...A Thinking Man's Band"
Al Rosen Baseball Glove – Hutch 1950’s
September 22, 2009
This great 1950’s baseball glove was made by Hutch and is the Al Rosen model. Al Rosen aka “The Hebrew Hammer” was a slugger for the Cleveland Indians in the 1950’s – 1960’s.
Image via: Clear Lake Historical Productions
Lee Work Clothes – 1930’s Lighted & Rotating Trade Sign
September 21, 2009
Winston Cigarette Lighter – 1950’s
September 20, 2009
Yakity-Yak Teeth – 1940’s; The Original Gag Teeth
September 19, 2009
This great gag toy is the original “Yakity-Yak Teeth” from the 1940’s. The teeth are mechanized and are wound up on the bottom. The teeth chatter and roll around. The original box is awesome!
The Brooklyn Bicycle – 1962 Dunelt English 3 Speed
September 12, 2009
I purchased this 1962 Dunelt English 3 Speed back in April after a trip to Amsterdam. I’ve been meaning to post about it for months now. So here she is!

Awesome old Wright's saddle - this company was purchased by Brooks a few years later.

Sturmey Archer rear hub with the '62 date

Sturmey Archer 3 speed shifter

Made in England
1950’s Royal Crown Cola Cooler
September 10, 2009
This 1950’s Royal Crown Cooler is really cool. I love the colors and the fonts especially. It even has a built in bottle opener on the side.