December 4, 2008
Tim Tromp's collection of photos and related information on antique lightbulbs. Includes galleries with over 600 sp… [more]
Robert Hill’s showcase of collectible 1950s lead and plastic toy knights (based on the Arthurian legend) and Wild… [more]
This microsite from the LA County Museum of Art provides a good overview of the Arts and Crafts movement in Europe … [more]
Textile collectors shouldn't miss this microsite from the LA County Museum of Art, a great reference on European an… [more]
Dennis B. Smith's incredible vintage drafting pencil site. Use the left navigation to browse the image galleries: d… [more]
This incredibly comprehensive archive of LAFD ephemera and memorabilia is as good a history of 19th and 20th centur… [more]
The meat of this site is its detailed history section, describing the evolution of the lunch box in the 1950s and 6… [more]
This incredible database of over 3700 magazine covers from 1850-1950 is both beautiful and informative. Start here … [more]
James May's impressive reference archive and collection of Mah Jong sets and related items like playing cards. Use … [more]
Melinda Mason's impressive collection of Marilyn Monroe photos, dolls, plates, and other collectible items. Also in… [more]
This team effort is the definitive collectors' reference on toys made by Mego Corp. in the 1970s. Must be seen to b… [more]
Testing 1, 2, 3. Stan Coutant's tribute to the vintage mic is clear and vibrant. Start at the table of contents fo… [more]
Steve Read's tribute to vintage handheld video games from the 1970's and 80's. Includes pictures, gameplay summarie… [more]
Actually, it's real - check out this excellent exhibition of vintage bookmarks, including high resolution images a… [more]
This stylish site is a fashion tour through the 20th century, decade by decade, showcasing vintage trends and fashi… [more]
An invaluable resource for anyone interested in Ford Model T’s. After checking out the photo gallery, dive into t… [more]
An overview by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts of the design movements between 1880 and 1940 that comprised Moder… [more]
It’s okay to play with your food, especially if you’re a Mr. Potato head collector. This comprehensive guide to… [more]
This French postal museum displays a variety of items online which should be of interest to postal collectors (even… [more]
David Hicks' celebration of Hewlett Packard calculators from 1968-1986. Photos and detailed descriptions of each mo… [more]
