1940s
Why Walt Disney’s classic movie ‘Bambi’ took 5 years to make (1942)
Bambi is pure Disney – a world of fun, beauty and imagination which Disney has made his own. Find out why it took so long to get just right!
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1900s
20 adorable vintage Easter postcards from the first decades of the 1900s
Here is a collection of 15 colorful vintage Easter postcards from the early twentieth century!
1970s
New Zoo Revue intro & theme song lyrics from the campy ’70s kids show
Somewhere in that golden haze after Sesame Street, there was a little TV show called New Zoo Revue. Take a look back to that oh-so-retro kids’ show here!
1800s
Dogs’ names: The most popular of the pack (1875)
Take a look back at the most popular names for dogs from the 1870s!
1980s
Sticker collector album & vintage ’80s stickers
Stickers are the latest craze for pre-high pre-high pre-high school kids, and they’ve taken both east and west coast by storm. The offspring of the lowly label, pressure-sensitive stickers have become the baseball cards of the 80s.
1900s
14 cute antique Thanksgiving postcards people sent back in the early 1900s
Take a look back at how people celebrated Thanksgiving Day with these antique Thanksgiving postcards from around the turn of the century!
1960s
Everyone’s favorite instant pets: The (not so) amazing live Sea-Monkeys
‘Just add water and you’ve got instant life!’ they said. ‘Over 150 amazing Sea-Monkeys born ALIVE before YOUR eyes!’ But, oh, the disappointment when the critters didn’t look anything like the pictures on the package.
1970s
My Friendly Giraffe: A Me-Book – retro personalized books for kids from the ’70s
My Friendly Giraffe – Your personal story by the magic computer! One of a book series from the 1970s that were personalized just for kids.
1800s
Which way does the wind blow? A look back at antique weathervanes
Vintage weathervanes were made in almost every conceivable 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.
1800s
Owney: How the world’s most famous dog traveled the globe (1890s)
Owney, the world’s most popular dog has traveled almost around the globe. He made the journey around the world all alone and with only a tag about his neck — and found friends everywhere. Here’s the story!
1960s
Make a Teddy Bear cake (1961)
Here’s an incredible edible teddy bear made of the nicest things you could imagine. And you can make one easily.
1910s
Christmas goes to the dogs: A party for pups, plus antique Christmas postcards with dogs
Christmas goes to the dogs! Here are 8 adorable antique Christmas postcards with dogs, plus a tale of how some boys got together and gave their pups their own holiday party.
1950s
Good morning, Captain Kangaroo! Opening credits & more (1955)
Captain for the kids Don’t give away Captain Kangaroo’s secret It would be a favor to a gentle fellow named Bob Keeshan if you would
1970s
Me Books: Cute vintage computer-personalized storybooks from the seventies
Our computer will write a story starring your child! Yes, we will actually write a book about your child, his home, his friends and his
1970s
How to make these lion and elephant quilted comforters (1972)
Wild bedtime! Lion and elephant quilted comforters Our comical quilts can turn a youngster’s bedtime from hassle to heyday! Materials needed Lion and elephant comforters
1980s
Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent rides and adventures at the theme park in Tampa, Florida (1987)
Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent – Tampa, Florida Sights that take your breath away! Take your seat in the dazzling Moroccan Palace to experience “Kaleidoscope”
1970s
Crafty ways with papier-mache (1970)
Vintage craft projects: Crafty ways with papier-mache 1. Bathroom brighteners For wastebasket, cut two large oatmeal cartons in half lengthwise. Then fasten three halves together
1960s
Farms of the future: Domed fields by the year 2000? (1967)
Farms of the future — High rise barns and plastic domed fields? Farmers of the not-too-distant future may have as much need for off-hour exercise
1960s
Doctor Dolittle, Pushmi-Pullyu & friends like Post cereals twice as much (1968)
“For some reason, I like Post cereals twice as much as everybody else does.” Doctor Dolittle and his friends agree! “Start your day a little
1900s
The advantage of being a cat or a dog: Simple happiness
The advantage of being a cat or a dog: Simple happiness, aka the luxury of being stupid by Lilian Bell So much is being said
1910s
Sharks ravages on Jersey coast puzzle scientists (1916)
Scientists are without sufficient information to explain the appearance of the sea monsters so far inland and northward at a point remote from their usual habitat.
1910s
Kittens in silly storybook poses (1914-15)
The book “Little Folks of Animal Land” by Harry Whittier Frees was released in 1915, and featured mostly kittens and puppies in various human scenarios. Take a look!
1960s
My pal Flipper, the dolphin king of the sea (1963)
Before Flipper was a hit TV show, Luke Halpin appeared as Sandy Ricks in two movies, Flipper and Flipper’s New Adventure!
1910s
The Big Fair at Petersburg, Virginia: Wild West shows and acres of farm machinery on display (1911)
Southside Agricultural Fair Big fair at Petersburg October 17th – 21st inclusive Premiums for exhibits and race purses Great Wild West show and other attractions
1930s
Uncle Wiggly & Friends book (1939 & 1955)
Uncle Wiggly & His Friends by Howard R Garis Uncle Wiggly and the Barber One day Uncle Wiggily Longears started out for a ride in
1980s
Sea World San Diego: Shamu, dolphins & more (1986)
No other day makes you feel this way. Take a look at the expression on this child’s face. A good, close look. What you see
1970s
Puss ‘n Boots, Raggedy Ann & Peter Rabbit dinnerware (1972)
Special Offer! Betty Crocker Storybook Dinnerware Take this opportunity to surprise the little people you know with their very own dinnerware designs by Oneida in
1960s
Speak dog food: In a tray, not a can (1963)
One squeeze shows you it’s soft and moist without adding water! Tender, beef flavor! New dog food comes in a tray instead of a can.
1910s
This huge beast once roamed the US (1914)
This huge beast once roamed the US Giant Ground Sloth’s skeleton dug from the La Brea asphaltum beds near Los Angeles, California. (Note the size
1900s
The docility of the polar bear (1901)
Docility of the polar bear Hitherto it has been supposed that polar bears could neither be trained nor rendered docile, but now Richard Sawade, a
1800s
At the circus: Performing animals (1904)
Beasts as entertainers Tricks of performing animals by William G Fitzgerald There probably is more competition in the entertainment world than in any other profession.
1980s
Post Crispy Critters cereal (1987)
Don’t let the smiles fool you. He’s learning good eating habits. Post Crispy Critters cereal Now there’s a cereal with the taste, the crunch and
1970s
Vintage ’80s animal stickers (1979-1985)
Stickers on a roll Mrs Grossman’s classic teddy bear sticker Vintage duck stickers St Bernard dog stickers Opalescent vintage gecko stickers Retro toucan stickers Mrs
1900s
Four dressed-up bulldogs (1905)
LOL dogs An old sea dog The Missis Tommy Atkins Old Heidelberg
1910s
Avoid whiskey for snake bites (1910)
Avoid whisky for snake bites Be it remembered always that death following snake bite is not necessarily the same thing as death from snake bite. Error in
1800s
Crocker’s educated horses, ponies & mules (1887)
Prof. E K Crocker’s educated horses, ponies, donkeys & mules Prof. E K Crocker and his school of educational Arabian horses will appear at Black’s
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