“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 over 9 years ago
Aw, she loves her Grandpa. Sweet!
katzenbooks45 over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 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 over 9 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.