The Attic

In the Attic . . .
You might find old souvenirs, promotional and advertising items, paper collectibles, and just some cool old funky stuff that hasn't seen the light of day in a while.
Vintage versus New . . .
At the beginning of each item description, you will see the word VINTAGE or NEW. The word VINTAGE indicates you are purchasing an old original item produced in the 20th century. NEW indicates a reproduction or retro item that is made today.
How to order . . .
Ordering, payment options and shipping questions are answered on our secure order form.


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VINTAGE
Acme Beer bottle salt & pepper shakers, 1940s/50s:
A pair of 3" tall glass bottles with removable metal caps and paper labels. Excellent condition. $15.
Click here to see detail of labels.
Shipping: First class, $3.50.
VINTAGE
Souvenir pennant, 1950s: 20" long, felt pennant promotes Caughnawaga, Quebec, Canada. Nostalgic graphic of an Indian, in full head dress, paddling a canoe.Very nice condition with no tears or moth holes. $10.
Shipping: First class, 3.95.
VINTAGE
Barber's income record book, 1930s/40s: This small, 68 page booklet measures 4-3/8" long x 2-3/4" high. It was used to keep track of the barber's daily income and was a Vitalis promotional. A rubber stamp imprint on the back reads, "Anglin Barber Supply Co., phone 6763, 206 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona". Used, but in superb condition. $7.50.
Click here to see inside spread with daily entries.
Shipping: First class, 2.95.
VINTAGE
Diner pop-up card, 1979: We have a few of these unused pop-up cards left from our Phoenix store days. They were produced by Pop Shots, and when the card opens a diner paper sculpture pops up. The card measures 5-1/4" square, comes complete with an envelope and is sealed in an re-sealable acetate sleeve. The message area is on the back of card. They sold retail for $5 each back in the 1980s. We found a box that we had forgotten about. $3.00 each or 12 cards for $24.
Click here to see card closed.
Shipping: First class, 2.95, inquire for quantity shipping.
SOLD
Golden Nugget (Las Vegas) ash tray, 1960s : Tin ash tray with embossed lettering on the edges. It measures 4-1/2" in diameter and is nickel plated. It reads, "Golden Nugget, Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Since 1905. Excellent condition. $10.
Click here to see detail.
VINTAGE
Las Vegas souvenir postcard, 1950s: Unused and mint condition. Card features signs of well known casinos of the day including The Golden Nugget, Pioneer Club, Flamingo, etc. $5.
Shipping: First class, $2.50.
VINTAGE
Gulf oil road map for Ohio, 1940s: Map features full-color illustrations on front and back covers. It measures 4" x 9" folded, and folds out to 26-1/2" x 18". Unused and in mint condition. $10.
Click here to see photo of back cover.
Shipping: First class, $2.75.

VINTAGE
Standard oil road map for Wyoming, 1940s: Map features a nice illustration on the cover, plus a product page inside. 4" x 9" folded (folds out to 26-1/2" x 18"). Near mint condition. $7.50.
Click here to see photo of back cover.
Shipping: First class, $2.75.

VINTAGE
Chevron wall calendar, 1964: 11" x 9-1/4" folded (11" x 18-1/2" displayed). Calendar features six spreads with 2 months on each spread. Each spread has a color scenic photo. Promotional item from Peart Motors in Winkelman, Arizona. Super condition, however, there is a tiny bit of hand writing in the boxes of 4 dates. $6.
Click here to see handwriting on 3 of the dates.
Shipping: First class with delivery confirmation, $4.25.

VINTAGE
Chevron trip guide, 1962: 8" x10" format with 36 pages. Guide to scenic trips in the western states, with directions and maps. Note the vintage Chevron logo. Excellent condition. $5.
Shipping: First class, $4.25.

VINTAGE
TWA promotional award, 1970s: Here's a fun piece! Big heavy block of wood, original black paint, with a Lucite cube on top. Sandwiched inside the clear cube is a green happy face. A brass plaque on the front reads, "TWA happy customers award". It has been inscribed, "Presented to William J. Polly". It stands just over 12" tall and is in excellent condition. $22.
Inquire about shipping (your city & zip code needed).

VINTAGE
Framed Greyhound Bus ad, 1940s: "We're off to see this Amazing America" reads the headline on this full-color magazine ad. Beautiful illustration features scenic sites around the USA. Ad has been professionally matted and framed, behind glass, in a simple aluminum frame (not vintage). Frame size is 12-1/4" wide x 16-1/4" tall (image is 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"). Mint condition. $38.
Click here to see full photo of ad with frame.
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VINTAGE
Royal Crown coupon, 1950s: Coupon measures 3-1/4" x 5-1/2". It would get you a "free frosty cold bottle of RC" back in its day. Unused and near mint. Front and back are pictured. $4.
Shipping: First class, $2.50.

NEW
Cotton Club framed print: 32" x 24" high-quality, black and white poster of the New York Cotton Club in the 1930s. Framed behind glass in a simple metal black frame. Marked "Michael Ochs Archives". $48.
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VINTAGE CHRISTMAS:
Check out our collection of amazing ornaments from the 1950s/60s/70s. All are in great condition with no cracks or breaks of any kind. A few Christmas accessories will be found at the bottom of the page, as well.

Click here to see the page of Christmas goodies.

ARIZONA COLLECTIBLES:
This page has memories from our days of growing up in Phoenix and around Arizona. You'll find maps, promotional items, post cards and several surprises. Pictured is a Phoenix city map from the early 1940s and a give-a-way from Union 76.

Click here to see our complete collection.

CELEBRITY PHOTOS:
High quality 8x10 glossy photos (b&w and color) of classic Hollywood stars, TV shows, Rock and pop stars and other celebrities from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Sit back and enjoy. There's lots to see.

Click here to see the full collection.

COWBOYS AND WESTERN
This page contains some fun western pieces from the past that could jazz up your bunkhouse. Also spotted are kid stars like Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. Shown is one of a pair of bucking bronco bookends, 1950s.

Click here to see the cowboys.

VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY:
Here you will find a big stash of costume jewelry, from the 20th Century, for guys and gals. You will find several pages of jewelry to gaze upon, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, hat pins, sweater guards and so much more. The designs in rhinestone, copper, plastic, metals and wood range from classic Art Deco to funky fifties and sixties, to wacky western and beyond.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COMPLETE SELECTION.

DISNEY COLLECTIBLES:
Here's a collection of some old Disney goodies. Remember Davy Crockett, Pinocchio and Snow White? They are here, not to mention a few collectibles relating to Disneyland. And finally, some very early Mickey and Minnie items finish off the collection. Some of this stuff is older than we are . . . and that's old!

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"THE LIBRARY"
Here you will find out-of-print, vintage, first editions, and recent issue books and publications dealing with designers, architecture, roadside attractions, pop culture, household decor, lifestyles, cookbooks, furniture and accessories of the 20th Century. Shown is a copy of "The 1950s Scrapbook", featuring an collection of product images from that great decade.

Click here to see our complete collection.

VINTAGE ADVERTISING -
Signs, Displays and Containers:

A nice collection of authentic old items that advertise soft drinks, cigarettes and other luxuries of life from the good old days. Fun stuff.

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ADVERTISING CHARACTERS:
Reddy Kilowatt, Elsie The Cow, Big Boy and more. Here you will find some of the happy little characters that sold us everything from burgers and ice cream to electricity and cigarettes.

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VINTAGE RECORDS:
Here you will find 33 1/3 rpm LP Albums; 45 rpm singles, EPs, and picture sleeves. Lots of celebrity covers, soundtracks, TV shows, and more. These make wonderful collectibles to display and we have snap in frames too! Pictured is the soundtrack from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".

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POLYNESIAN COLLECTIBLES:
Here you'll find lots of tiki stuff, hula girls and other Polynesian goodies for your collection including carved heads, mugs, ashtrays, party lights and much more. Both vintage and retro goodies to choose from.

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CLEARANCE PAGE:
50% TO 75% DISCOUNTS. Here you will find items from our various pages that have been discontinued or need to be moved out. Pictured is an Old Dutch Cleanser decal with a clearance price of $6. Check out all the other deals on good stuff with good prices.

Click here to see the CLEARANCE PAGE.

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