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Here, I got you this vintage Thanksgiving postcard.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I wanted to share with you a delightful vintage Thanksgiving postcard I found recently at a Provo antique store, postmarked 1910. Isn’t it lovely? Thanksgiving Greetings! Is that a giant pterodactyl wishbone over the turkey? Did pterodactyls … Continue reading
Vintage Happy Valley: Crochet a Pillbox Hat
Colder weather calls for hats and matching gloves. And what’s better than a nice handmade set that you crocheted yourself? How about a crochet pillbox hat? After all, “the whole smart world is putting on pillboxes.” This is from 1941. … Continue reading
Doughnuts for Doughboys! A Pumpkin Doughnut Recipe.
It brings me great pleasure to share with you this vintage pumpkin doughnut recipe from the archives of the Springville Herald, sponsored by Spry (a mid-20th century vegetable shortening competitor of Crisco). Mmmm…. heart clogging deliciousness! Apparently there was a … Continue reading
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