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Collecting old things; heirlooms and new to you things! Companion to http://www.inherited-values.com/
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Of Swastikas & Confederate Flags (Collectibles Vs Living Culture)

Of Swastikas & Confederate Flags (Collectibles Vs Living Culture) | Antiques & Vintage Collectibles | Scoop.it

I was watching Morning Joe and they were freaking out that eBay (and perhaps others) were selling swastikas while removing confederate flags. They said such an announcement to remove the flags was hypocritical and a pandering publicity move.


*sigh*


 Let me educate you:

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What Made People Lose Their Minds Over Beanie Babies?

What Made People Lose Their Minds Over Beanie Babies? | Antiques & Vintage Collectibles | Scoop.it
In July of 1999, I traveled with my family to Tenby, Wales. The town is said to be picturesque, but I have no memory of its scenery—except for a small toy store we passed on our drive in. As soon as we settled into our hotel, my sister and I...
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The Beard Tax | Inherited Values

The Beard Tax | Inherited Values | Antiques & Vintage Collectibles | Scoop.it

A beard tax was instituted in 1705: men who wished to keep their beard could pay a tax, otherwise men would have to shave. Men who paid the tax were given a proof-of-payment token to show they had made their payment.

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A special Movember collectible coin history post!

Deanna Dahlsad's curator insight, November 23, 2013 2:12 PM

A special Movember collectible coin history post!

malek's comment, November 26, 2013 9:24 AM
Weird stuff, good job
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'60s Icon Peter Max Talks Music, Art, and His "Groovy" Outside Lands Poster

'60s Icon Peter Max Talks Music, Art, and His "Groovy" Outside Lands Poster | Antiques & Vintage Collectibles | Scoop.it
SF Weekly (blog) '60s Icon Peter Max Talks Music, Art, and His "Groovy" Outside Lands Poster SF Weekly (blog) In a phone interview with SF Weekly from his home in New York, Max talked about the evolution of his signature style; his friendships with...
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Peter Max strikes again! A lovely poster that tries to reflect the mentality that fan-goers should embody while enjoying a festival.

...peace love and rock 'n roll.

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Dead Sea Scroll fragments up for sale

Dead Sea Scroll fragments up for sale | Antiques & Vintage Collectibles | Scoop.it

Parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls are up for sale - in tiny pieces. Nearly 70 years after the discovery of the world's oldest biblical manuscripts, the Palestinian family who originally sold them to scholars and institutions is now quietly marketing the leftovers - fragments the family says it has kept in a Swiss safe deposit box all these years.

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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
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