The Open Road

'London In 1927' from John Maher on Vimeo.

In 1924 pioneering filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene set out on an 840-mile road trip across Britain. He recorded his journey on film, using an experimental colour process: the result was a travelog called The Open Road. Restored by the British Film Institute, the BFI National Archive holds one of the largest film and television collections in the world. Dating from the earliest days of film to the 21st century, it contains nearly a million titles. The Open Road is important both as a landmark in the development of colour on film but also as a fascinating social record of interwar Britain.

http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections
http://vimeo.com/66115782

Happy Valentine's Day!

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Found photo, 1937

vintage Christmas

Either that is a very small tree or a very large child!! Remember tinsel?!

vintage Christmas

It looks like party time!! Look at that table!! I love how people used to dress up for get-togethers!

I think this was the late 40's or early 50's.

saluting Christmas

Another found vintage photo to celebrate the season!

vintage Christmas photo

Awkward family Christmas photo!! Back is marked: 1950

vintage Christmas photo

I love these two!! Look at those coats & that hat!!

November

November has been such a busy month that I have neglected this blog a bit. I promise next month to get back on schedule!!
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/101-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-in-the-fall

found photo

On reverse: 1937

vintage find: Hexe Automatic Needle threader

I found this little jewel recently and it is in such good shape! It's a Vintage Hexe Automatic Needle Threader that came with a box and instructions. There's also a blade on the back of threader to cut the thread. Made in Western Germany. I found an ad for one from the magazine Popular Science from 1964.

found photo

On reverse: Jobie Arthur, First Grade, age 6, 1956

vintage photo wallet

This is one of my best vintage finds! I LOVE the woman in the photos - she looks like such a character!
And the little boy is darling! It's tiny 2 1/2" x 3". No dates or makings to identify the year unfortunately.
I've never seen another photo wallet like this have you? I'd love to learn more about it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/atypicalart/sets/72157616597009941/
http://www.photobooth.net

found photo

Rose,  June 1966

weekend Instagram photos part 2

weekend Instagram photos

found photo

Patt Street 1960

found photo

September 1957

found photo

Found this double snapshot recently at a local estate sale; a great addition to my collection!

Size: 4" x 2"

Check out these websites for more found photo collections: http://look-at-me.tumblr.com,

http://www.bighappyfunhouse.com

tag sale season

Finally after a long winter - Spring! - the season for tag sales in New York. Here is some of the 'booty' I managed to score for a song recently! I can't wait to choose the fabrics for the chair! I love the detail on the glass candlestick lamp. I had to rewire it but that was easy! The wooden frame is in great condition. Anyone know a good upholstery company?

grandpa's stool

Finally finished Grandpa's Stool! I repurposed a vintage stool using grandad's precious clothing in a improvisational pieced quilting style inspired by the traditional Kantha embroidery of India. Using recycled fabrics as a base, the women use embroidery thread to sew small running stitches  completely covering most of the garment.

You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaX1RvJivqk