whatsitworth | August 20, 2012
I recently acquired this camera from a colleague in New York. The box is 7 x 7 x 3 inches and the device inside is 6 inches in diameter. The ribbon glued to the cover of the box reads, “C.P. Stirn’s Patent Time and Instantaneous Concealed Vest Camera. Honorable Mention Florence, Italy 1887. Medal of [...]
whatsitworth | November 22, 2011
This is a purse made of elephant skin. It was given to my great-grandmother, Mary M. by her husband, Jack Martin who rode the horse Agile to win the 1905 Kentucky Derby. The purse is in very nice condition with a working key and lock, small change purse, and mirror/compact. It is lined in soft [...]
whatsitworth | June 14, 2011
I work in senior housing and get to meet wonderful people in their 800s, 90s and 100s as part of my job. Louise, one of my favorite residents, recently passed away at 102; her family gave me this purse as a memento. I’ll always treasure it because she was a dear and very funny lady. [...]
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