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    Mad Men Inspired Church Office

    http://macrossmaster.imgur.com/all Hope this works like I think it will. Looked for the original thread from 4 years ago but couldn't find it. Here's the final version, minus a few changes. What do you think? And the necessary computer...is there a better or more appropriate place?
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    Available Now: Where to find Golden Era Products Currently in Your Town!

    Just thinking about this the other day: what commonly available products/items are unchanged since the old days that people could possibly be missing by not knowing their availability? I'll start with a list of a few things that are definitely vintage and mostly unchanged. Toiletries: 1...
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    What gives you that vintage feeling?

    If we all love the era, the clothes, movies, etc, there must exist (or at least there does for me) a moment of perfection - when we do something we think of as quintessentially of the time, or that reminds us of "back then." One for me, an actuality, the second a dream. 1. Cotton men's...
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    I have a 50's GE fan I cannot disassemble.

    http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.203536590.jpg Kinda like that one, but there is a fully round base. It hums and barely turns...I need to get it apart, but the cage is all one part and I can't for the life of me figure out how to undo it. The screws to remove the motor from the cowling...
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    A Vintage Manifesto

    I dearly wished I wrote better, as such this will be clumsy and poorly phrased, but I want to get these thoughts on paper (so to speak). I love vintage stuff and have had a ton of fun converting my office to a '60s theme. However, during my work on my office, it's spread to my home as well...
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    PSA: Vintage Radio Lovers - $5 FM Transmitter at Walgreens!

    At my office, I've decorated it 60's style, but hated having my modern computer speakers out. So I bought a 60's model Zenith radio, tuned it to 99.3 and bought a "Jupiter Jack" from Walgreens for $4.99. It transmits music from an iPod, or anything with a headphone jack over two different...
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    "Mad Men" Office Trouble!

    So I've been trying to design my office to a Mad Men theme as much as possible (still can't ditch the computer, too valuable!). My search for vintage stuff for the 60's era desk is tough! I'm painting my own modern art, so that's made easier, but finding vintage office supplies is not going so...
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    The Decline and Dissolution of "Society" & my Grandmother

    Some brief background: My Grandmother came from a town now so polluted by mining that it no longer exists, it was forcibly shut down as no one could live there any longer. Moved away from home to a nearby town, rented a room from a hairdresser, then went to work for the same. Owned one dress...
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    Need the names of some old school sweatshirt makers.

    No, not the $6 cheapies from Wally. The REAL DEAL, uses a special size LOOM sweatshirt, nice and trim like Bing Crosby wore in "Going My Way". I need the name of older and modern manufacturers who make them. My plan is to trawl eBay for a deal - being a 40R I get deals like you wouldn't believe...
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    Free Hoover 4330 Steam or Dry Iron IN BOX, you pay shipping!

    Jump on this one quick. You're probably looking at $10 for priority shipping. Want this to go to a good home. No, I don't know if it works. Kinda nervous to try!
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    1960's Era "Amy Vanderbilt Success Program for Women" $30

    This is a complete library of small books on various subjects of interest to a 1960's -1970's era housewife. The books evidently stayed in print, as one is dated 1978 but most photos are of a distinctly 1960's (Mad Men) era. This is a treasure trove of knowledge, as these books will teach you...
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    How do I disguise removed stitches on a pea coat?

    Hey all, Got a good deal on a pea coat recently, but had to remove a patch. Any good ways to try to hide the area it was stitched to? I heard something about steam-ironing the fabric to get it to spring back. Interested in all opinions/experience/ideas.
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    A Bucket O' Bing!

    This past week, I found an UNBELIEVABLE auction – TWENTY ONE Bing Crosby CD's. No repeats, 7 sealed. I bid a lowball bid to start $5... After some last minute bidding on the last day, I won 21 CDs for $23 shipped!! They came today and I can't belive how much Bing I've got here. I'm...
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    Bringing service back to Department Stores?

    Hello all, Been reading the dept. store thread with interest. I just gained employment working in a large department store that is NOT owned by Federated. I'd love to take your suggestions or ideas for ways to bring a "golden era" level of service to my customers. Thus far I've worked in a...
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    Where do I find a correct B-9 Parka Decal (AAF)?

    Any tips? Tried Garcia Aviation...
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    My new hobby? MAN (grooming) stuff! From the 50's etc...

    I've been out of work lately, so any money I make goes to rather high bills (health insurance, etc). Lately I've found that shopping the local drug store produces some fun stuff to try out. So far, my finds: • Wildroot (Wal-Mart): $2.15. Works great and keeps my hair style. Needs to be...
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    A "Mad Men" discussion: Theory about Campbell's Suits

    I debated whether to put this in motion picture, general discussion or what but I noticed something in the past two episodes with Pete Campbell. At the end of the previous episode, Freddie gets fired. Campbell is wearing his usual suit - a slightly primary navy color which seems reminiscent...
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    Save money! Rewax your old Barbour jacket yourself!

    I might be preaching to the east coast and dog and horse crowd here, but I had tough luck finding this info previously. I've just rewaxed two hunting jackets, and I figured I'd give you the straight dope. 1. Sending your jacket away to Barbour now will be like waiting for Congress to pass...
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    Vintage XS Ladies Gloves 50's, 60's

    These were my grandmothers. Her hands were very small and petite. If you have small hands or are of asian descent, these may be for you. I sell them here because I'd hate to get them returned to me. You know vintage people were smaller, here's proof! <a...
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    1950's, 1960's era Makeup Cases "Mad Men Style?"

    These were in my grandmothers possession for ages. The interior of the rectangular case is plastic to resist spills and staining. The makeup case looks great, and both look like they just came from the department store downtown. Asking $25 shipped for both cases...

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