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Some Thoughts About Making Lists
They can reveal a lot about us — especially if you save them. Plus a new raffle and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Oct 7
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Paul Lukas
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A Sample Catalog for Something You Probably Never Thought About
If you’re giving out a diploma, certificate, or other fancy document, it likely needs a decorative border.
May 16
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Paul Lukas
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A Visit to the Ephemera Fair
Can you guess which two items I purchased at this fantastic vintage market?
Mar 18
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Paul Lukas
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The Strangest Artifacts I’ve Ever Saved
Some thoughts on the pleasures of vintage price tags.
Mar 4
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Paul Lukas
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Let’s Check Out Some Cool Old Business Letters and Invoices
Each one provides a peek into a distinct little industry-specific world.
Feb 28
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Paul Lukas
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What’s the Deal with “Both Phones”?
A simple but confusing phrase used to be common on promotional materials. Here’s the story behind it.
Jan 13
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Paul Lukas
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The Pleasures of Vintage Billheads
You probably know about letterhead, but do you know about billheads? Let’s take a closer look.
Jan 7
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Paul Lukas
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How a Vintage Library Card Reconnected Me with an Old Friend
An amazing tale of coincidence, happenstance, and incredibly good luck.
Jan 2
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Paul Lukas
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An Admirably Obsessive Record of Records
A handwritten listing of a DJ’s 45-rpm records is filled with peculiarities that amount to a secret code.
Dec 17, 2024
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Paul Lukas
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