The Thrift Queen

  What: Black Velvet Dress (Please pay no mind to the overly angst-y young photos of myself) Info: Though this dress isn't vintage, at least I don't think so. It has a very retro vibe to it with its off the shoulder (yet not revealing neckline), well layered tulle and simple but elegant black color. Velvet; I have found that either people love

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What: 1962 Polaroid Electric Eye 850 Info: This was a camera I never even knew existed until the day I bought it. All bundled up in a leather container there was this camera, film packages that have never been opened, and the original manual. Now, don't let the photo deceive you, this is one large camera. Weighing over 10 pounds! As of yet, I haven't

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What: 1944 Ansco Accordion Camera This is ml'ove, Phil, and the  viewfinder on my Ansco Camera.  Info: Unfortunately, this is one of those finds that I don't know all that much about. If anyone is more knowledgeable than myself, please, share what you know! In the past, I have owned Ansco film; this is the first camera I have

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What: I believe it is some sort of decorative sound maker. And the sticker clearly reads, "HAND MADE IN KENYA" Info:  This is one of those Thrift-Finds that I picked up out of sheer curiosity. I remember my teacher Mr. Davis, in my 10th grade sociology class, had these neat African sound makers and upon finding

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What: 1960's Imperial Delta 127. Info: Imperial is the brand name of the camera, and this model was one of the very first to be made under the new "Imperial Camera Corporation" name, before this the company went by the name 'Herbert George Company' which was named after it's owners. That is all I know of the company. I believe it was made to be another everyday

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What: 1954 Kodak Brownie Camera Holiday Flash. 35 mm.  What a wonderful little camera this is. As of now I have yet to get it up in working order. It looks as if it is ready to run, but is in need of a good cleaning and a new roll of film.  Info: In general Brownie Camera were made to inexpensive and simple to use. It was the first introduction to

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