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Antique & vintage buttons: Why people love to collect these tiny treasures
As long as antique & vintage buttons have adorned our clothing and shoes, people have been collecting them. Made from a multitude of materials - from metal to bone, wood to plastic - buttons are miniature pieces of everyday history.
Vintage manicure how-tos & products that women used to use for pretty nails
Women have destroyed the beauty of their hands by trying to transform with the scissors the blunt, thick finger ends that belong on the practical or elementary hand into the dainty or tapering fingertips.
Vintage gloves: How to choose, wear & care for these elegant classic accessories
If you have a pair of vintage gloves - or even a new pair - and want to know the best way to care for these delicate and elegant classic accessories, this article is for you!
V is for Victrola record players: The history of the famous gramophones that entertained millions
When the old Victrola record players were first introduced, those turntables were some cutting-edge tech. Here's a look at the history of the famous Victor Talking Machines!
See inside the first Piggly Wiggly grocery store that opened way back in 1916
This first Piggly Wiggly went to Memphis, Tennessee in 1916. Not only was it the first PW shop, it was also the first self-service grocery store in the US. Look inside here!
See vintage drugstores 100 years ago, selling lots of things you can’t (legally) buy anymore
Here is an assortment of vintage drugstore products - many strange ones that you won't find anywhere today, but were popular in markets nationwide in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book
Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book is a collection of more than 300 images, documenting over a century of bridal fashions from the Western world. Find details about everything that went into preparing a bride for her walk down the aisle -- from the tiara on her head to the toe of her shoe
Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #1: Early American Automobiles (1895-1919)
In Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #1: Early American Automobiles (1895-1919), see dozens of classic car brands dating back to the late Victorian age, including Buick, Cadillac, Chalmers, Chandler, Cole, Davis, Ford, Overland, Packard, Pierce Arrow, Rambler, Stoddard-Dayton and Studebaker.
6 classic gooseberry preserve recipes
These classic gooseberry preserve recipes show you the old-fashioned ways to prepare and preserve these rare summer fruits.
It’s not often you can discover long-lost information about somewhere like New York City’s PJ Clarke’s saloon/restaurant. How much more could there be left to learn about a piece of living history?
Titanic cross-section views: See the layout of the doomed vessel in these vintage diagrams
What did the Titanic ship look like inside? Check out several different Titanic cross-section views, and get an idea of the size and the layout of the doomed vessel.
Inside the Titanic: When the huge ship sank in 1912, here’s what the luxurious interior looked like
See what it looked like inside the Titanic - the interiors of fancy lounges, dining rooms, first-class cabins and other luxurious delights - before the ship sunk to the ocean floor on her maiden voyage in 1912.
Pretty vintage hairstyles for women from the 1910s
No doubt that several of these vintage hairstyles for women from the 1910s could be adapted for use today, and would look as elegantly stylish as ever. Take a look!
See some charming & classic All-American suburban houses from 1919
Early in the 20th century, people started moving from the city out to the suburban districts and small towns. See some classic All-American suburban houses from that era here!
Look back at these vintage bookshelves, book nooks & other beautiful old-fashioned home libraries
Books in a home once signaled that the residents were intelligent, worldly, and could afford to collect their favorite volumes. Look back at some vintage bookshelves from the past!
How people used vintage washboards, wringers & other old-fashioned laundry equipment years ago
Long before automatic washing machines, people had to wash their clothes the old-fashioned way - using vintage washboards, tubs, hand scrubbing, and things called manglers. Here's how they did it.
Antique toys: See what kids played with a long time ago
A look back: Some of the best buys in antique toys Article from American Home, December 1974 Antique toys are double-barreled delights. They arouse pleasant
Old-fashioned Halloween party tips from 1910
Are you ready for Halloween? A look back at some old-fashioned Halloween party tips from 1910, in the days when the holiday was more about gatherings than candy collection.
Vintage horror movies: Scary flicks from the silent age to the ’60s
Get ready to remember some of the biggest thrills and chills from yesteryear, through these top vintage horror movies - great for Halloween or any time you want a little scare!
When the Titanic sank: See a vintage newsreel with authentic footage (1912)
When the Titanic sank, it was the biggest ship in the world - and although the movie industry was still young, many cameras were able to cover the disaster. Here's a look.
How to start a genealogical record for your family
Here is a collection of tips from the past, for researching your past - namely, how to start a genealogical record for your family. Get ideas for tracking down your ancestry here!
Remember vintage library checkout cards & due date slips?
Years ago, in order to check out a book, there were specific systems in place for librarians. Here's a look back at vintage checkout cards & due date slips libraries used!
Antique weathervanes: 50+ examples of old-fashioned decorative & functional rooftop art
Antique weathervanes were made in almost every design and pattern. Horses, cows, deer, eagles, ships. roosters and even pigs were hammered in metal and used to register the direction of the wind.
Back when cheap Halloween party decor was a distant dream, people had to make their Halloween decorations the old-fashioned way: by getting creative. Ghoul School 1919 is now in session!
How the top western movie star Tom Mix gained fame on a horse, and lost his life in a car
Cowboy actor and hero of scores of western thrillers of the silent film era, Tom Mix, was killed on a highway detour in Arizona. Here's what happened.
Old Gilbert, Arizona: How one of the fastest-growing cities in the US started out small
Starting in 1914, there was a lot of hype about Old Gilbert, Arizona, a little town near Phoenix: 'the fastest growing and most prosperous community in the Southwest." See how it's grown!
4 old-school Halloween party table decorations & menu ideas from 100+ years ago
How did people celebrate the spookiest holiday many generations ago? Look here for some very vintage - but hauntingly creative - old-school Halloween party table decor ideas & menus!
How the Liberty Bell was cracked, according the boy who said he broke it (1915)
Here is one theory about how the Liberty Bell was cracked, according to an old man who confessed to breaking the famous bell when he was just a boy.
Vintage postcards for the 4th of July to see & share
Here's a selection of vintage 4th of July postcards to celebrate Independence Day, all dating back to the first two decades of the 20th century!
100+ classic cake recipes: The ultimate vintage collection
If you're looking for a vintage-style dessert for a special occasion, check out our collection of more than 100 classic cake recipes to suit all tastes!
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Note: ClickAmericana.com features authentic historical information, and is not intended to represent current best practices on any topic, particularly with regard to health and safety. Material on this site is provided for education, criticism, commentary, cultural reporting, entertainment, historical reference, and news reporting/analysis. Now that you know, have fun looking around!
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