Art of Finger Waving -- Recreating Vintage 1920s and 1930s Hairstyles
Paul Compan

Bramcost Publications, 2007

Originally published in 1930, this rare book contains very detailed instructions and illustrations for recreating the fantastic long and short hair finger wave styles of the 1920s and 1930s. Finger waving is the shaping of the hair while wet into "s-curved" undulations using your fingers and a comb. You'll learn this technique as well as creating the three types of swirls to use based on the hair ...
  
  











  



  
Everyday Fashions of the Thirties As Pictured in Sears Catalogs (Dover Books on Costume & Textiles)10 reviews

Dover Publications, 1986

Blissful brousing

+ Required Reference
+ Gorgeous, immersive, beautifully put together!
+ Good overview for the price.
+ Saddle shoes $2.49 in 1939
  
  











  



  
SOFT FEDORA TRILBY GANGSTER CRUSHABLE HAT STRAW BLACK LARGE EXTRA LARGE1 review

UBI

Classy topper!

A fedora that doesn't have to stay home. Pack and go. Top quality that can make the trip at a very reasonable price. The picture doesn't do it justice.
  
  











  



  
Tobacco Road47 reviews
Erskine Caldwell

University of Georgia Press, 1995

Debasing, but not necessarily limited to Southerners...

+ This South Should Never Rise Again
+ Tobacco Road, a Must-Read

I find it rather humorous to note that not only do the majority of the people getting offended by this work of literary brilliance hail from south of the Mason-Dixon, but also that no one seems to have a clue of Caldwell's primary intention. His always-controversial characters, particularly the ...
  
  











  



  
The Complete Recordings130 reviews
Robert Johnson

Sony, 1990

An absolutely essential purchase.

+ It's Great but...
+ It's the only Robert Johnson album you'll ever need.

Almost exactly seventy years ago, a man who was then known as Robert Johnson passed away. He was poisoned, presumably by a houseman/barkeep whose wife had been flirting with him on an August Evening. Around the same time, a king pin of the then small, homely music industry sent out a middle man to ...
  
  











  



  
Absolutely the Best6 reviews
Leadbelly

Varese Sarabande, 2000

Short but sweet.

+ Excellent selection and sound quality
+ 12-string work

If you're just getting into Lead Belly, this collection isn't a bad place to start. Included are strong and tuneful renditions of Huddie's most popular songs, including "In New Orleans," "The Bourgeois Blues," "Where Did You Sleep Last Night," "Midnight Special," and of course, the immortal ...
  
  











  



  
Betty Boop - The Vintage Collection [Remastered] (2-DVD Set)2 reviews
Betty Boop

A2ZCDS, Inc., 2007

The Real Betty Boop

+ Best so far...

In case you're not a Max Fleisher fan of old cartoons, like myself, let me first start off with the important stuff. Betty Boop was a totally different girl before the Production Code, or Hay's Code, was put into act in 1934. This code was similar to the ratings on tv now, keeping things G or MA, ...
  
  











  



  
Dillinger: The Untold Story Expanded Edition12 reviews
G. Russell Girardin, William J. Helmer

Indiana University Press, 2005

Midwestern Must Read

+ The Real Deal on John Dillinger
+ FANTASTIC!!!

This is Dillinger, from early childhood through his notorious days. The book captures everything you'd expect from a biography and gives the gangster enthusiasts enough mouth-watering drama. I love the timelines! Being from the midwest, I recognized many of the towns he targeted so this is a ...
  
  











  



  
Crosley Candlestick Phone CR64-Black8 reviews

Crosley

Crosley

Excellent very solid phone--we love it!

+ Get me the newsroom!
+ Hold The Phone!
+ awsome!!
+ coolest phone ever!
  
  











  



  
The Green Mile (Two-Disc Special Edition)619 reviews
Tom Hanks, David Morse

Warner Home Video, 2006

Super

+ Great Movie that deserves to be #50
+ If You Haven't Seen It, See it: If You Have Seen It..... See It Again!

This is a classic movie and I just had to get it on DVD, I already have it video and they wear out. A must own movie!!!
  
  











  



  
Astaire & Rogers Ultimate Collector's Edition (Flying Down to Rio / The Gay Divorcee / Roberta / Top Hat / ...35 reviews
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers

Warner Home Video, 2006

Ginger and Fred Paint The Screen

+ This DVD will make a great christmas gift
+ The only Fred & Ginger set you need
+ "Let's Face the Music and Dance"
+ WONDERFUL PACK OF THE WONDERFUL COUPLE
  
  











  



  
The Lives and Times of Bonnie & Clyde12 reviews
E. R. Milner

Southern Illinois University Press, 2003

Craig Wells Amarillo Texas

Although this book is well written and highly informative,some facts are incorrect.The author states that the gang was driving east on Texas Highway 203 between Quail and Wellington.The truth is,they were driving north on highway 83,8 miles north of Wellington,between Wellington and Shamrock,when ...
  
  











  



  
Dust to Eat: Drought and Depression in the 1930s2 reviews
Michael L. Cooper

Clarion Books, 2004

Poignant account of Dust Bowl era

+ Brief but excellent

After hearing author on NPR, ordered Mr. Cooper's book and found it to be a concise and poignant account. I recommend it highly. Not a pleasant "read," but the book helped me gain new appreciation for the grit (no pun intended) of those who lived through one of the most-challenging periods of ...
  
  











  



  
Coco by Chanel for Women 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray (Classic Glass Bottle)

Chanel

Chanel

Named for Coco Chanel, one of this century's most innovative designers, this warm, floral Oriental fragrance derives its complexity from French angelica, Bulgarian rose, Spice Island clove bud, Indian jasmine, Caribbean cascarida, frangipani, and mimosa.
  
  











  



  
Shout Sisters Shout! 1925-19345 reviews
The Boswell Sisters

Jazz Legends, 2004

Yowsah!

+ The Boswell sisters CD I've been looking for.
+ Unexpected delights with diamonds scattered everywhere...
+ Love the Ditty Bops?
+ THE BEST OF THE BEST
  
  











  



  
Monopoly 19356 reviews

Winning Moves

Winning Moves, 2006

Lots of Fun!!!

+ Minor Complaints
+ Not accurate to the original
+ Modern day flouts tradition...no suprise there.
  
  











  



  
Classic Accents Single Pole Antique Reproduction Push Button Light Switch4 reviews

Classic Accent, Inc.

Classic Accent, Inc.

Can't beat 'em

We've used a lot of these in our Craftsman-style home. Also, I've restored some of the really old ones. There's not a big difference -- perhaps for a purist. Hey, if you want the heft and feel of the 'real thing', sometimes a seller on ebay has them. Sometimes. You'll end up paying a lot more.
  
  











  



  
The Early Years: 1930-348 reviews
Cab Calloway

Jsp Records, 2001

Hi-De-Ho! What a deal on the best of Cab Calloway!

+ KICKIN' THE GONG AROUND
+ Cab "baby' at his best
+ Great Collection - Ready for more!!!
+ Great collection
  
  











  



  
The Grapes of Wrath98 reviews
Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell

20th Century Fox, 2004

Hard Times

+ Simple review..
+ Just a Great Movie!
+ Wonderful classic
+ The Grapes of Wrath
  
  











  



  
Stoneware Lemonade Pitcher (Restorers)

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Restorers Affiliate

Add a lovely touch to your home with this white stoneware lemonade pitcher. Trimmed in black with "distressed" touches, this piece looks like it was passed down from your great grandmother! Sturdily constructed, it's designed for real life use, just like the originals. Treat yourself or give a much appreciated gift!