Collection: Vintage Ephemera & Collectibles

Vintage collectibles are items from the past that are considered valuable or desirable by collectors due to their age, rarity, historical significance, or aesthetic appeal. These items often evoke nostalgia and can range from a wide variety of categories. These are all things that we have collected that don't fit in our glassware or barware categories!

 

  • Antiques: Items that are typically over 100 years old.
  • Postcards: Vintage postcards featuring historical landmarks, events, or artwork.
  • Vintage Clothing & Fashion Accessories: Clothing, handbags, accessories from past eras.
  • Jewelry: Antique or vintage jewelry pieces with unique designs and materials.
  • Cameras and Photography Equipment: Old cameras, lenses, & photographic accessories.
  • Books and Manuscripts: Rare or first-edition books, historical manuscripts, and maps.
  • Advertising Posters: Old promotional posters for products, events, or services.
  • Brochures and Pamphlets: Printed materials that provide information about a particular topic, such as travel brochures, product catalogs, or event programs.
  • Ticket Stubs: Used tickets for concerts, sports events, or transportation, often featuring unique designs or historical details.
  • Trade Cards: Small cards distributed by businesses to promote their products or services.
  • Advertisements: Old print advertisements from magazines, newspapers, and promotional materials.
  • Calendars: Vintage calendars featuring artwork, advertisements, or historical events.
  • Playbills: Programs for theatrical performances or events, often with cast lists and other details.
  • Greeting Cards: Vintage holiday and occasion cards, including birthday cards, Christmas cards, and Valentine's Day cards.
  • Ephemeral Art: Artistic creations made on paper, such as doodles, sketches, and handwritten notes, which gain value due to their artistic or historical context.
  • Menus: Old restaurant menus showcasing culinary offerings and prices from bygone eras.
  • Maps: Antique maps, city plans, and atlases with historical geographical information.
  • Cigarette Cards: Collectible cards often found in cigarette packs, featuring various subjects like sports figures, celebrities, or trivia.
  • Vintage Labels and Packaging: Labels from old food, beverage, or product packaging.
  • Invitations: Elegant or decorative invitations to events like weddings, parties, or formal gatherings.
  • Ticket Books: Booklets containing multiple tickets, such as transportation passes or admission tickets.
  • Ephemeral Ephemera: Any paper-based item intended for temporary use, such as bus schedules, handbills, or fliers.
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