Pulling Power Sue Jackson discusses the history and present state of tin mining in Cornwall, England. | Go-Go Boots: A Foot-First Jump into the Wacky World of Mod Footwear Tall or short, sassy or sexy... go-go boots come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. A brief history by Glynis Ward. |
Bathing Suits in Black and White It's spring and we're in the swim! After you're done browsing our online store, take a look at these black and white photos of swimwear in the early-mid 20th century. Compiled by Linda Ferguson. | Barkcloth: Then and Now Barkcloth... the colorful fabric that covered windows and furniture all over America during the mid-20th century. Glynis Ward discusses its history and suggests uses for less-than-perfect barkcloth fabrics. |
Gumball Prizes Learn about gumball prize collecting! Article and interview with Jeffrey Maxwell by Amy Lynwander. Photos by Jeffrey Maxwell. | The End Memorial Stadium and other great places in Baltimore are vanishing. Are we losing too much cool old stuff? Article by Linda Ferguson. |
Cocktail Wear From flappers and ascots, rhinestones and martinis... Glynis Ward tells the story of cocktail fashions. | McAllister Roseville Art Pottery Auction Review of the March 26, 2000 McAllister Roseville Pottery Auction. Lotsa bargains! By Aime Joseph. |
Coco Chanel: Innovator and Icon CoolOldStuff features another innovative 20th c. designer, Coco Chanel, designer of the famous suit. Article by Aime Joseph. | Big Score! #2 What did we find? |
Big Score! What did we find? | Visions Of Pucci Dancing In My Head Glynis Ward loves Pucci and is not afraid to tell the world! Read more about this innovative designer of women's fashions. |
Roseville Pottery: Identification and Early Evolution In the second article in our Roseville pottery series, Aime Joseph discusses how to identify Roseville and the development of early lines. | Vox: Never Stops Happening! The history of the Vox company and its innovative instruments and amplifiers as told by Glynis Ward. |
Fiberglass Lampshades Fiberglass lampshades, weird and wonderful! Article by Glynis Ward. | Roseville Pottery Aime Joseph, a collector of Roseville pottery and monthly Roseville feature writer for CoolOldStuff, provides a glimpse of the Ohio pottery's history, some of its notable lines, and current prices. |
Pre-FAB-rications: Innovative Fabrics of the 1960s The use of plastic, PVC, and other materials in the 1960s became the new rage for designers looking for a new angle in fashion. Glynis Ward, our vintage fashion maven, discusses the use of these materials. | Big Score Stories
|