No rest for the wicked..

We are so grateful to Deb from Dallas Observer for writing this wonderful review of Dolly and our treasured psychic Melinda! Unbeknownst to us, Deb came in last Saturday for a reading. Pick up a copy and see what she had to say!  Here are a few highlights.20130519-130723.jpg

Tonight at Double Wide, Jessica (Horseshoes and Hand Grenades) will be DJing classic country, western, and blues at Double Wide.  Joining her will be  DJ Ol’ Timer, (Steve Berg from 1100 Springs) who is also one of our awesome vendors.  With $3 U Call Its all night, why wouldn’t you go?20130519-131719.jpg

Howdy Doody

Allison really does look good in anything!  Great, over sized, Howdy Doody mask she found in the Webbs’ booth.  Fantastic. $29820130419-134053.jpg

Signs Posted

Signs. Some handmade, some not. All are intended to be seen. See them.

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Album of Victorian Trade Cards

During the mid-1870s, about the time of the Philadelphia Centennial, printing processes hit a new height and little slices of Americana now referred to as trade cards quickly became popular with Victorian collectors. Today, collectors once again seek these old-time predecessors to modern day business cards.

The album below is filled with over 100 die cut and/or lithograph trade cards from this era. $125.

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Sit on it!!

Original Fonz stockings. Why do these even exist? I’m really not sure but I am so glad that they do!! $16 each pair.

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1940s Michelin Figural Ashtray

Bibendum, commonly referred to as the Michelin Man, is the symbol of the Michelin tire company. Introduced at the Lyon Exhibition of 1894 where the Michelin brothers had a stand, Bibendum is one of the world’s oldest trademarks. The slogan Nunc est bibendum (Now is the time to drink) is taken from Horace’s Odes (book I, ode xxxvii, line 1). He is also referred to as Bib or Bibelobis. source: Wikipedia.

Fantastic example of 1940s automobile advertising in the form of an ashtray. Made of bakelite, The Michelin Man sits proudly as cigarette butts are extinguished at his feet.
$125.

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The Finer Things

Beautiful metal Victorian antique serving tray. $42. Victorian jet beaded ladies shoes. Size 4. $32.

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