Something old, something new Something borrowed, something blue A silver sixpence in her shoe This old good luck rhyme always comes to mind at this time of the year. Back in Victorian times everything had a "meaning" ... flowers, gems, calling cards and desserts. In this case, something old connects the bride to her family's past. Something new forecasts the bride's future happiness. Something borrowed conveys the hope of someone else's happiness being transferred to the newly married couple. Something blue represents purity. And in the last verse, usually forgotten, the sixpence represents financial security and future wealth.  Old Marriage Certificate dated 1858 Well, here at Vintages we can help you with some of these. OLD we've got! Vintage jewelry with sparkling crystals, lustrous pearls, brilliant diamonds and fine gemstones, even solitaire rings and wedding bands. Old hankies to wipe those tears of joy...

Do you remember Buster Brown shoes? I do. I also remember watching the Buster Brown TV show ... Smilin' Ed's Gang and later Andy's Gang. The shoes were "special." Back in those days I went to Catholic school and the nun's required us to wear shoes ... I mean real shoes ... "oxfords" we called them. Mom bought us Buster Brown shoes 'cause they would last the whole year! The advertising line for Buster Brown was: Hi! I'm Buster Brown. I live in a shoe.  That's my dog Tige. He lives in there too! The Brown S hoe C ompany has been around for over 130 years. Today they also market Famous Footwear and Naturalizers, and they are a contract manufacturer for other shoe brands.  But they are most well-known for the Buster Brown line of shoes. In 190 2, cartoonist Richard Outcault introduced a new comic strip character, a mischievous little rich boy named Buster Brown and his dog Tige. Two years later, at the 1904 St. Louis W...

I was doing some family history research in newspapers f ro m Hawaii circa 1900 and found these ads. I thought these were k ind of interesting ... so I thought I'd pass them along. Congo Gnat Oil? (1902) "Swell Hats" for t he well-dressed Hawaiian Victorian lady (1900) Cannot figure who is more the dandy ... the poodle or the gent? (1894) Seems like you can still buy these in Hawaii today (1900) Cheap Fashion ... 1900 style Wine ... Vintage 1902 ... the finest tonic and invigorant! FYI: I research old newspaper on a Library of Congress website: Chronicling America . It has digitized newspapers from 1836 to 1922, and a directory of newspapers as far back as 1670. Great research resource.

Remember Mothers' Day is Sunday May 12th.  Vintages will be open on Sunday May 5th and  Sunday May 12th for your convenience. Say "I Love You Mom" with this little dish ($9.95 in its own box) Every Mom is different. Every Mom is special. That's why we select a variety of gifts and special items for Moms.  Gifts for the Crafty Mom Vintages has a great selection of new and  vintage crafting treasures, supplies and accessories Solder Craft Kits and Accessories Beautiful Decorative and Craft Papers (from $3.95 per sheet) American Made Papers for Crafting, Decorating and Gift Wrapping Vintage Millinery Flowers, Trims and Feathers Beautiful Ribbons Vintages has the finest ribbon selection Vintage Ribbons, Lace and Trim Specialty Ribbons Gifts for Every Mom! Handmade by Susan • Magnets, Paperweights and Jewelry Inspirational Bookmarks (just $3.95 each) Wax Seals and Accessories • Initials ($9.95) • Designs ...