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Among today's favorite glass collectibles are the decorative containers that once held sour cream. From the late 1940s through the early 1990s sour cream was marketed in glasses having pry-off tops. After removing the lid and consuming the contents, one had a lovely, decorative tumbler to use and enjoy for free. This successful packaging strategy has left a remarkable array of glassware that is durable, colorful, and highly collectible. Here i...

A popular theme of collecting is kitchen glass: bowls, reamers, measuring cups, shakers, and more. During the 1930s McKee Glass Company created some of todays most interesting and sought-after designs. This new book offers historical insight into the McK

In this one volume, Barbara Mauzy covers many categories of non-electrical kitchen collectibles from the 1920s through the 1950s. Over 1100 photographs depict the ingenuity and creativity of the makers of kitchenware during this period. Updated values, guides to the more popular designs and colors, manufacturing information, and general tips on collecting make this the complete guide for anyone interested in the colorful and inventive gadgets,...

Before plastic handles and asbestos oven mitts retrieving items from a hot oven was difficult and moving a hot kettle could be hazardous. What options were there? Pot holders! During the 1940s and 1950s, hand crocheted pot holders became an artistic staple in kitchens across America. From simple circles to recognizable objects, mothers and grandmothers created pot holders to use, to give away, and to sell at bazaars. In this colorful book, Gay...

Prominent among Depression Era glassware are milk glass spice shakers. They are lithographed (no decals) with apples, birds, butterflies, cherries, cattails, dogs, Dutch motifs, flowers, fruit baskets, hats, figures, leaves, Mexican motifs, musketeers, Niagra Falls, sailboats, and more. Hundreds of shakers are presented, that will delight Depression glass and shaker collectors alike. Prices are provided for each shaker, with check-off boxes to...

Thousands of vintage kitchen collectibles in 120 color-filled settings that include fabrics, glassware, Bakelite, wooden-handled tools, tinware, and more. They inspire creative displays and present unusual variations. Fire-King, PYREX*r, and Lustro-Ware are just a few of the brands featured. Detailed identification and values are provided for each piece in the captions.

Corning's PYREX® glassware was created in the early 1900s to meet the needs of the expanding American railroad system, but American housewives' love of this recognizable, useful, and popular glass grew from the vast assortment of kitchen glass that followed. PYREX® brand kitchen glass was the first product that allowed one to prepare, cook, and store in the same piece, and as the twentieth century progressed, PYREX® options increased and color...

The Schwoes in Par-zee-no are rude, cruel, and offensive. If you enjoy people and want to have friends, don't be a Schwoe. This delightful book presents circumstances children can relate to, made worse by the absence of good manners. Eating politely, covering a sneeze, and speaking with kindness are a few of the lessons taught in rhyming verse. The humorous-looking Schwoes are portrayed in crayon illustration that helps children enjoy the book...

Dealers and collectors rejoice! This revised and expanded third edition of the one authoritative book of these colorful tumblers is here. More than 150 additional glasses are new to this edition, and updated values assigned throughout. This is the must-own book for buying or selling peanut butter glasses.The user-friendly format presents glasses in alphabetical order by type and, when appropriate, two views of each tumbler are provided. Check-...

Decorated peanut butter glasses were made in the 1950s to sell commercially produced peanut butter. The glasses were printed with colorful painted images of flowers, birds, dogs, and specialty images. Most of the images were identified by a label, such as the name of the flower depicted. Their bright colors have attracted a host of collectors. Here is the long-awaited 2nd edition of the ever-popular Peanut Butter Glasses! This expanded edition...

Ages 5 to 8 years. Schwoes can be teeny or tall, big or small, but Franklin is the largest of them all! Overweight, his self-esteem droops lower than the many chins that hang from his jowls. Franklin loves to eat! Concerned, his parents take Par-zee-no's biggest Schwoe to the doctor, who gives Franklin some simple advice -- "eat less! exercise!" -- and a secret incentive to shed his extra pounds. With resolve and determination, Franklin embark...

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A comprehensive, in-depth presentation of African-Americana, also known as black memorabilia or collectibles, generously illustrated with over 500 color photos. This gorgeous photo essay and extensively researched historical perspective includes a broad sampling of black memorabilia, encompassing everything from "Little Black Sambo" and "Aunt Jemima" to photography, figurines, and dolls. Social, economic, and historical influences are examined...