Plastic collectables Most collectors of vintage plastics really know their subject. Labelling any and every old plastic item as “Bakelite ” and hoping for the best is a certain recipe for grief, angry buyers...
History Toby jugs have been made in this country since about 1770, and there are known examples from Germany before this time, and now various countries from arround the world produce toby jugs. Early...
Thrifty Beatnik: When Was My Vintage Clothing Invented? Here at The Thrifty Beatnik we were curious about when the vintage clothing that we love was made and why. Therefore we've created a brief guide to the...