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Period: Mid-20th Century
1940's WW2 Carl Zeiss BLC 12x60 'T' Flak Binoculars
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Carl Zeiss blc Flak 12 x 60 'T' binoculars. A beautiful set of WW2 binoculars in excellent condition made in Germany during World War 2. These were designed to be used in conjunctio...
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German Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Vintage Leather Medicine Balls, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of three vintage leather medicine balls, circa 1940 Great collection of old school medicine balls. Hippocrates is said to have stuffed animal skins for patients to toss for...
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American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright Autograph & Associated Memorabilia - Beth Sholom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An autograph and associated memorabilia. A framed autograph from Frank Lloyd Wright. With a series of Philadelphia Inquirer articles on the Beth Sholom Synagogue, and an program fr...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Nantucket Opera House Menu, circa 1960s to 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Vintage Menu from the Opera House Restaurant on Nantucket, circa 1960s. The beloved and fondly missed Opera House was the iconic restaurant owned and operated by Gwen Gaillard o...
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American Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for Cafe decoration
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Adlake 55 Railway Non Sweating Signal Lamp. Ideal for decoration in a restaurant or cafe on a Railway or industrial theme The lamp has a single bulls eye window, no burner, it o...
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Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

30s American slot machine
Located in Felino, IT
Watling Rol A Top 25 cent slot machine circa 1930's. The machine has the following unique features: - Skill stops - Golden AWard token feature - mint vendors...
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American Art Nouveau Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

British Rail Railway Speed Restriction Sign 45 MPH Original and very tall
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
British Rail Railway Speed Restriction Sign 45 MPH Original and very tall, the sign is in good condition the paint has been restored in recent times Overall height 115” (293cm), the...
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Industrial Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Rare Set of Five Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, these would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for ...
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German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The male carved figure is hand painted in vibrant colors and the base reads: June 11, 1942" and "Ontario" underneath. The nude female carving...
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Canadian Folk Art Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Softwood

1930's Japanese WW2 Nippon Kogaku Bronze & Aluminium 60° Inclined binoculars
By NIKKO
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A refurbished set of Nippon Kogaku 'Nikko' 60 degree inclined 15 x 80 4 degree field of view WW2 binoculars originally used for land, sea and air observation. Stripped of the origin...
Category

Japanese Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Pair of brass artillery shell casings
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of antique brass artillery shell casings from World War II. Made out of brass, these impressive heavy pieces of artillery are round in shape and dated on the bottom (1944). Thes...
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Central American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Vintage Apollo 11 "Voyage to the Moon" Pennant, 1969
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage pennant from 1969 highlighting the Apollo 11 space mission. The felt pennant features a white field with the words "A Voyage to the Moon- Collins - Aldrin- Arm...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Felt

Vintage 20th Century "Not In Service" Framed London Red Route Bus Sign c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful mid 20th Century Transport for London sign, hailing from the iconic red route master buses of London. This piece of history is elegantly framed in black. Whether for enth...
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British Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

5 Pc Mid Century United States Military Pants Jackets Vietnam USMC
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 5 pieces of vintage Vietnam War era United States military clothing - two jackets and three pairs of pants. USMC United States Marine Corps ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

3 Pc Mid Century US Navy Blue Wool Uniform Jumper Pants Cracker Jack
Located in Dayton, OH
3 piece set of vintage pre-Vietnam "Cracker Jack" style United States Navy blue wool uniform shirts / jumpers and pants. Pants feature straight leg with full button front flap / fly....
Category

Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Signed, Handwritten Letter from Winston Churchill dated 1950 with Envelope.
Located in Tetbury, GB
A rare letter signed by Winston Churchill dated March 1950. The letter reads: “Thank you so much for your message of goodwill at this anxious time for our country.” This letter i...
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British Edwardian Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Set of Four Large Vintage Skeleton Keys on a Ring
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four large vintage skeleton keys on a ring, circa 1950s. The set is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 6.75"W x 2"D x .5"H. Note that there is a small ...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Investiture Chair Designed by Lord Snowden for Prince Charles 1969
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This chair was designed by Lord Snowden in 1969 and produced by Remploy for the Investiture ceremony of Prince Charles, and done in the period Mid-Cetury Modern style. The chair is made of ash with a bentwood back and painted in a bright red with Prince of Wales styled feathers on the back in gilt. These chairs are known as 'investiture chairs...
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

Antique WWII Swiss Army 1945 MO-05 Military Bicycle Bike with Leather Frame Pack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique WWII Swiss Army MO-05 Military Bicycle with Leather Frame Pack. Item featuredis being offered as pictured. Bicycle does seem to function nicely and the tires are holding air....
Category

Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage United States Post Office Department Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage metal sign has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dates to approximately 1976 and done in a traditional American Colonial style...
Category

American American Colonial Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

1950s German Newspaper Advertising Tin Clips Midcentury Graphic Design Set
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Embossed Dekalb Hybrid Corn Advertising Farm or Mercantile Sign
By St. Thomas Metal Signs
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage sign was made by the St. Thomas Metal Sign Company of St. Thomas Ontario Canada and dates to approximately 1958 and done in the period Mid=Century Modern style. The sign...
Category

Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Chelsea Flower Show Interest - Gold Medal Prize for 1937 Made By Omar Ramsden
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1936 by Omar Ramsden, this wonderful, Sterling Silver Chalice, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, and features the original gilding and the cast and applied crest...
Category

English Arts and Crafts Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lot of Winchester Firearms Advertising Pieces Circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
Lot of Winchester Firearms Advertising Pieces Circa 1960 Measures - Winchester 66 Piece 45.25"w x 19"h
Category

American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign 'Drugs & Soda' From WPB, Florida Clematis Street
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign: 'Drugs & Soda'  Salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida  A piece of Americana history: a 1960s Coca-Cola Trade Sign advertising "Drugs & Soda," salvaged from a pharmacy on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach, Florida. This sign stands as a rare survivor, retaining its original presence and bearing the iconic Coca-Cola logo that has resonated through generations. Untouched and naturally preserved, this dual-sided sign is a testament to the golden era of soda fountain culture. Standing at an impressive 55.5 inches high, including the hanging brackets, it commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish. The sign itself measures 45 inches high by 46 inches wide, with a depth of 8 inches. This artifact not only embodies the fusion of pharmacy and soda fountain traditions but also serves as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era. Its presence evokes memories of simpler times when soda shops...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Framed Set of Samoan Island Vintage Postcards
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Evoke the allure of the Samoan Islands with this charming framed set of vintage postcards. Featuring nostalgic imagery capturing the essence of Samoan culture and landscapes, this co...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paper

1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a whimsical piece that captures the playful spirit of yesteryears. Its sturdy construction features a combination of robust metal and solid wood, telling the tale of a bygone era where durability met simplicity in design. The scooter boasts original painted wheels with charming patina, and a spring mechanism that speaks to the ingenuity of mid 20th-century leisure inventions. Perfect as a unique decorative item in a vintage-themed space or as a conversation piece in an eclectic collection, this scooter is a nostalgic nod to the simple joys of childhood. It stands not just as a relic of the past but as an ode to the timeless appeal of classic toys.
Category

European Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the 1950s Central European Metal & Wooden Scooter – a delightful piece of post-war history that captures the essence of childhood fun from a simpler time. This charming s...
Category

European Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

2.4 Liter Leaf Green Porsche 912 Sunroof Hotrod, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1968 Porsche 912 Hot Rod in leaf green with sunroof. Classic short wheel based Porsche that is just over 55 years old. 2.4 liter engine from a 1...
Category

German Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

1950s Czech Leather Mattress
Located in High Point, NC
This unique mattress was handcrafted in the Czech Republic during the 20th century. The bold stitches along its edges infuse it with a distinctive character, while the caramel hue of...
Category

Czech Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1930's Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York
Located in London, GB
A 35 mm Simplex cinema projector by International Projector Corp of New York. Circa 1935. Fitted with a Strong portable reflector arc lamp light box by The Strong Electric Corp of T...
Category

American Industrial Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

1964 Metal Type I Mechanical Calculator by Curta
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare 1964 Vintage Curta Type 1 Mechanical Calculator With serial number 10315, the "Curta", a hand-held mechanical calculator that can calculate basic arithmetic functions, was inven...
Category

Liechtenstein Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Modern German record player, radio by Siemens , 1950s The radio is in fully functional. Dimensions: 43 D x 120 W x 111 H It is in good vintage condition, however,...
Category

German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars Landing Commemorative Medallions
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of bronze Viking 1 and 2 Mars landing commemorative medallions, circa 1976. This rare pair was issued by Medallic Art Co. to commemorate the Viking Mission in 1976; each spacec...
Category

Italian Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

"Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson" Signed by Herbert Hoover, Sixth Printing, 1958
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Hoover, Herbert. The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1958. Signed and inscribed by Herbert Hoover. Sixth printing. Original dust jacket...
Category

American Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Glass

West Germany Clip On Mercury Glass Wire Wrapped Bird on Nest Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
These are just sooo cute!! The mercury blown glass birds with long bristle tails, are sitting on spun cotton bedding, held into red mercury blown glass "ne...
Category

German Folk Art Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Set of Five Bell & a Pinecone Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or f...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Mid 20th centry vintage BP energol 2 stroke oil dispenser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large piece of british motoring history circa 1950. Was in everyday use when we purchased.  Rectangular tall container with removable lid and fully functioning perfect pour shut off...
Category

English Industrial Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from the 1930s, 2 small walnut feather tree ornaments from the 1910s and two flower bunch ornaments with glass balls and Dresden Sebnitz Christmas paper...
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German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

1961 Moto Morini Motom 49cc Wall Hanger
Located in Alpha, NJ
This is a beautifully restored 1961 Moto Morini "wall hanger". This piece is meant to be ornamental or decorative memorabilia but can be brought back to running condition. All fluids...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Vintage Framed 48 Star American Flag
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible vintage Monumental American flag. A chic vintage 48 star version in great vintage condition. The 48 star flag was last used in 1959. Professionally mounted and framed. ...
Category

American American Classical Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Fabric, Plexiglass, Wood

Cassettiera portacucito, italiana metà secolo, Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Cassettiera portacucito Filofort con struttura in legno chiaro, con maniglie in tinta noce. Prodotta da Filofort di Tre Cerchi ISC. e cucirini Cartoni Coat nel 1940 ca. Buone condizi...
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Texaco Gas Gilbarco gas pump, model 96
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Gilbarco Texico Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category

American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Shell Gas Gilbarco gas pump, model 96
Located in Alpha, NJ
This vintage Gilbarco Shell Gas Pump is in very good condition. This pump has been fully restored. Lighting elements are operational, pump elements have been removed.
Category

American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Multi-Figure Tlingit Totem
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century ORIGIN: Northwest - Tlingit, Native American SIZE: 10 1/2"H x 4 1/2" x 2" Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-o...
Category

American Native American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Cedar

Vintage "Dolly Tub" Rival Side Table - Polished stone top - Circa 1930
Located in Brussels , BE
This item was used as a washing basin. It can now be used as a a side table for inside or outside.
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone, Zinc

BelAir Bantam Electric Sewing Machine Foot Pedal & Bakelite Leather Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Bel-Air Bantam electric sewing machine and case. Black metal body with gold painted accents. Made in Japan. Serial number B509767A. Features Bell Electric Universal Motor...
Category

Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item...
Category

German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Rare Set of Two Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Size always given for the tallest item i...
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German Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
Category

Israeli Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Zeiss German Jumelles World `War 2, 12 x 60 Binoculars. Exceptional Optics.
By ZEISS
Located in Canterbury, GB
Zeiss German Jumelles WW2 12 x 60 Binoculars . These Zeiss Binoculars were primarily used by Luftwaffe Flak Artillery ground crews for spotting and identifying enemy aircraft and directing the crew served Rangefinders, Searchlights and Flak Cannons of the Anti-Aircraft batteries based around many German and occupied ports, cities and industrial centres. Due to their superb optics they naturally also proved useful on the battlefield for tactical observation and from the outset of 1939 were used in many theatres of war by the German Army. Presented here are a very high quality set of binoculars, manufactured by Zeiss bearing the marker of 'Jumelles 12 x 60' , indicating that they would have been made between 1942 and 1944 in occupied France. This set are unpolished in original dark grey with red stripe and are fitted to a polished cradle. They are fitted with adjustable and variable light shades (marked farbglasser) for use in all daytime and darker light conditions and have the later war style rain shield...
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Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Rare Columbia Film Studios Motion Picture Reel Case with 35mm Movie "Tarzana"
Located in San Diego, CA
An extremely rare Columbia Studios motion picture reel case with three reels of 35mm movie "Tarzana", circa 1969. The case was manufactured by Goldberg Brothers in Denver, CO and mea...
Category

American Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Plaster Cast for Coin by Aurelio Mistruzzi, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Plaster reproduction of an ancient coin is a work by Aurelio Mistruzzi, created in the 1940s. Cast of a medal of the Papal States from 1833, Gregory XVI An.III Wishes of Peace. "Petri inopiam Chiristiani stipe svstentant" - Antiqua pietas revocata. 4,5 x 4,5 cm. Good conditions, edge slightly damaged.  Aurelio Mistruzzi (Villaorba, 7 February 1880 – Rome, 25 December 1960) was an Italian sculptor and medalist. Born in Villaorba di Basiliano in 1880, he attended the Udine School of Art at the courses of the sculptor De Paoli...
Category

Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plaster

Frank Lloyd Wright Signature Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation bank check, signed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The check is dated March 1, 1954, payable to Iovanna lloyd Wright ...
Category

American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

USSR Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ("Big Eye"). 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
ussian Post-war 15 x 110 Military Binoculars by Novosibirsk ref PNB-2 (nHe-2) These so called "big eye" Binoculars were primarily used by Russian patrol, and border guards as well a...
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Aristo Aristette Queen Professional Turquoise Blue Standing Hair Dryer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Aristette Queen Professional Standing Hood Hair Dryer in Turquoise Blue . Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 57" H x 12" W x 14" D.
Category

Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plastic

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