“Used” is probably stretching it. I saw a lot of that stuff in my older relatives’ houses, but didn’t use it (like the butter churn, crank phone, Victrola).
As I scroll through the images, I see quite a few things I remember from my past. Some of the items, like the camera (a Polaroid possibly) and the Victrola (we have a Brunswick), we still have and will likely pass on to our children or grandchildren…
My mom and I went into an antique store once and found the exact nut grinder that we were still using. Ours was in better shape. I still have it, but now use a newer one with a larger capacity.
I have my grandmother’s treadle-powered Singer with extra belt and if I ever run away from home, that and my massage table go with me. I can sew and do massage anywhere. We all need escapist fantasies. Not many probably involve antique sewing machines.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 10 years ago
Aw, she loves her Grandpa. Sweet!
katzenbooks45 about 10 years ago
“Used” is probably stretching it. I saw a lot of that stuff in my older relatives’ houses, but didn’t use it (like the butter churn, crank phone, Victrola).
neverenoughgold about 10 years ago
As I scroll through the images, I see quite a few things I remember from my past. Some of the items, like the camera (a Polaroid possibly) and the Victrola (we have a Brunswick), we still have and will likely pass on to our children or grandchildren…
Jim Kerner about 10 years ago
If you want to have fun in an antique store. Just walk up to a sales person and say, Hi, what’s new? Think about it.
Saucy1121 Premium Member about 10 years ago
My mom and I went into an antique store once and found the exact nut grinder that we were still using. Ours was in better shape. I still have it, but now use a newer one with a larger capacity.
anniemal about 10 years ago
I have my grandmother’s treadle-powered Singer with extra belt and if I ever run away from home, that and my massage table go with me. I can sew and do massage anywhere. We all need escapist fantasies. Not many probably involve antique sewing machines.