Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Vintage Thingies Thursday


Today for Coloradolady and her Vintage Thingies, I am featuring a couple of items from a recent antique mall trip.

An old Cracker Jack sign.

This is a Betsy Ross miniature child's electric sewing machine. It is from the 1950's time frame and made in the USA by the Gibraltar Mfg. Co. in New Jersey.

34 comments:

Heart2Heart said...

LV,

Loved this items. It reminds me that I seriously should start searching places out for things like this. Now where it that phone book?

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

iheartsunnydays said...

Oh LV - how gorgeous is that sewing machine!

bj said...

Hi, LV...I love your old sign...I am such a lover of signs. I like the olden ones but some of the new are cute, too.
xo bj

Julie said...

Love the old cracker jacks sign!! How fun is that!!

Lynn said...

Love the Cracker Jacks sign, and are things still made in NJ??? Too cute!

Jocelyn said...

What a cute sewing machine! I'd love to find a childs machine. Happy VTT!

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

Postcardy said...

Your little sewing machine is so cute!

Angel said...

Love the old sewing machine!!!

Diana Ferguson said...

Nice to meet you!!! Enjoyed a first visit. Following....

Great finds there.

Coloradolady said...

what a cute little machine....love it! looks like it was in great shape. Have a great VTT!......don't worry....no more shower post!

Dena E's Blog said...

Hello LV you have sooo much going on..You're amazing!!!
The Cracker jack piece is FUN,,,
And so are you..
Hugs Dena in Iowa

Betsy Banks Adams said...

I certainly ate my share of Cracker Jacks, LV.... I was always interested in the surprise!

Great vintage post.
Hugs,
Betsy

Paulette said...

What great items! Boy, I ate my share of Cracker Jack as a kid, and looked forward to the prize in every box! Does the sewing machine still work? It's adorable either way!

Maureen said...

Oh Cracker Jacks! I remember that but it's been a long time since I've seen it. Very cool.

P.S. I see you've been renovating your blog. Looks good!

deb said...

OMG! Great finds!
Happy VTT!
*hugs*deb

marian said...

that's one sewing machine i don't have..maybe one day?

x_pEpPeRoNi_x said...

Vintage finds are always interesting! :)

I like the cracker jack sign-- the more you eat the more you want. Ah, if only we loved the healthier things in life.

And I would want a sewing machine like that too, better than a new one probably, for my own collection.:)

viridian said...

Love visiting antique malls too. I hope the sewing machine works. If not, it's still a great find.

Vonlipi said...

LV, I love your new layout!

That Cracker Jack sign is to die for! :)

Miri said...

Great Cracker Jacks sign. I want that Betsy Ross sewing machine in its carrying case...I just love it!

Charlotte said...

Thanks for sweet comments about my mother. Love the Cracker Jack sign! Remember when a box of Cracker Jack meant more to a kid than a video game does to kids today?

Ann said...

Love the cracker jack sign. Did you buy it? The sewing machine is really cute too. Happy thrifting!!
Ann

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

I haven't seen Cracker Jacks in ages! Who doesn't remember digging through for your surprise? I remember trying to get the peanuts before my sister ate them all!

Unknown said...

I now see where suzanne gets her knack for vintage thingies! I LOVE both of those items that sewing machine is so cool!

Diva Kreszl said...

your pictures brought to mind many happy childhood memories! thanks :)

Susan Freeman said...

Your miniature sewing machine is a gem!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

CC said...

Love that sign,it's just wonderful, but oooooo, that little sewing machine, what a sweet little treasure that is. Happy VTT...

Karen said...

I love the old sign, and the sewing machine is beautiful!

Gracefully Vintage said...

Well I love your blog-you are adorable.. ANd i love those vintage finds- i have an old sewing machine as decoration in my living room.
I love that all your friends are online.. Me Too.. That is why i love blogging. im so glad you found it and do it..
just became a follower- cant wait to rea more..
Karryann
thanks for the nice compliments on my chair

Sally Annie Magundy said...

Love the Cracker Jack sign - they sure got that right, more you eat, the more you want!

And how fun is that sewing machine! What a great find!

Happy VTT,
Sally

Unknown said...

GREAT post! I remember my sister having a very similar sewing machine when we were kids! Oh, and WHO didn't love Cracker Jack's!

Blessings!
Gail

Anonymous said...

Hi Lv, Love that little sewing machine! I posted on my blog about the Luther Hotel in Palacios, Today, Sorry it took me so long to get the post up, but I had family visiting me. Margaret

★Carol★ said...

Oh, that cute sewing machine reminds me of a little red one that I had as a little girl! I need to ask my Mom if she still has it, because I sure would love to have it. Thanks for bringing back a great memory!
Happy VTT!
Carol

Unknown said...

I especially like that Cracker Jack sign. My mom owns a local candy store with a 50's theme...she'd love to have that in her store! :)

Have a great day!

Sarah