Deck the halls with deals and savings. Source: 1960s holiday shopping displays were the absolute corniest
Vintage buttons and snaps oh my!
I love finding old carded buttons (and other sewing supplies) at the thrifts. The packaging alone is usually a work of art & they often are examples of our old retail landscape. In today’s finds I found old Twin Fair and Hens & Kelly tags- along with a cursive Sears logo. Who else […]
#tbt January 1st, 1951 Advertising in Buffalo, NY
Once again a huge thanks to Fulton History. Ads are from the January 1, 1951 Courier Express newspaper. The Berger’s Ad? Yup those are 1951 prices. I love the Berger’s logo. I’m drooling. Now the only department type store that sells fabric is Walmart. Yeah, not much of a selection there… Remember when department stores […]
J.N. Adam 1927
#tbt J.N. Adam & Co Advertisement circa 1927
J.N. Adam Company advertisement, Buffalo Evening News. Monday, October 10, 1927 Embroidered Art Goods Less Than Half-Price Hand embroidered models made by expert needlewomen. Slightly soiled from display. . . otherwise perfect. Group I, 97¢ Choice of: —Aprons—Bibs —Towels—Curtains —Bedroom Sets —Bridge Sets Group II, $1.39 Choice of: —Towels—Curtains —Dresses—Scarfs —Pillows—Aprons —Centerpieces, Etc. Group […]
A few more A&P stores in Buffalo & Erie County
The lottery vendor list I was using was apparently not a comprehensive list of A&P stores in the Buffalo area. These will be in no particular order. Buffalo: 2152 Delaware Avenue Buffalo: 1847 South Park Avenue. I wonder how many other police stations are in former grocery stores? Buffalo: 1511 Jefferson Buffalo: 1678 Hertel Avenue. […]