Show your Americana / Non-Sports Memorabilia

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Oldtix

I'm reviving this thread to post a few of the non-sports items I've added to my collection in 2012. Hope you enjoy them.

First, an amazing 1934 Whitman Children's Books store display rack, stocked with a few of the books that would have graced it back in the day. I know of no other surviving examples of the rack, which is 36" wide, 36" tall and 14" deep.

Next, an old double-sided department store fixture for 75 cent hardback books. It is 66" tall, 34" wide and 20" deep. Makes a great showcase for those colorful dust jackets of the 1930s.

Finally, here's my 1937 Wurlitzer Model 616A Jukebox, modified and streamlined in the early 1940s. It's currently undergoing a full restoration; hopefully it will be back by Christmas!

Give me a second to push my jaw back into place...

Jeez Rick. Let's just say that I'm thankful you don't collect Beatles memorabilia. First-rate stuff, as always. Your superb taste shines through regardless of what you collect.

And that Wurlitzer... that will be a centerpiece, even in your vast collection! Can't wait to see it once restored.

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Well I recently picked up the Rack-Pack and the Cello, to compliment my 1964 TOPPS Color Wax Box & Pack. And as a bonus, my original 1964 candid snapshot of the Boys in the water, really brings the whole ensemble together.

I must say that it's hard to break the "companion piece" habit!

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[ramram]

Man, I just had to go back through and re-read all of this thread. What great stuff!!

From the Civil War - cased sixth plate ambrotype of an armed rebel and a cased sixth plate tintype of an armed union soldier.

Rob M.
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[Exhibitman]

The only time I have ever been pleased to suffer with insomnia is the night I found this with a BIN on Ebay:



Another genius and hero of mine:

[Oldtix]

Another 2012 pickup that you'll like, Adam ... the original advertising poster for Groucho's 1972 Carnegie Hall concert. I bought the album of the show when it came out, and it's still a wonderful way to forget your cares.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

The only time I have ever been pleased to suffer with insomnia is the night I found this with a BIN on Ebay:

That's a Great Groucho, Adam! Insomnia has played a major role in building my collection.

Here's an Extremely Rare c. 1950s Vintage Original Photo of Marilyn Monroe that was the inspiration for one of Andy Warhol's greatest works...

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[canjond]

Well I hope folks don't mind this thread coming back. Here are a few new pieces in the collection.

Original pieces of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx (still one of the most incredible sights I've ever seen...)




Some more JFK pieces

This one comes with the original senate pass used to obtain the signature



and a cool Jackson Day dinner program



a late 1950's copy of Profiles signed (really shows the difference between Kennedy's late '50s signature, and his quick campaign scrawl above)



and lastly, a really cool press pass (from the original owner), signed in-person by both Kennedy and Scoop

[Exhibitman]

[billyb]

WWII silk scarf. My father's outfit was one of first on Japanese soil Attachment 93151

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