I’m off to write some letters and holiday cards this afternoon. Envision me like this and not the reality which is mismatched pajamas and piles of papers strewn everywhere, not to mention the view out my window is grey and leafless. I’ll try to write as if I was the dreamy Catherine Moorland of Northanger…
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Video: The Twenty-Six Old Characters
“The Twenty-Six Old Characters” created in 1947 by the Shaeffer Pen Co. Its about 20 minute long and a little quaint but seeing pens and tools in action is a bit of a thrill. This video is from the Library of Congress Prelinger Archive and has been cleaned up and trimmed slightly. Its great that…
They sure don’t make ’em like they used to…
This video shows the intricate workings of an 18th century mechanical desk from France. Its really quite a feat. (via the Getty Museum and a shoutout to mjh for the tip!)
Early American Pencil Sharpener
This is an early-20th century pencil sharpener from Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co. of Chicago. This design was patented in 1906. The design is made of steel, tin and cast iron and mounted on a wooden base. It has a removable bottom drawer to trap shavings.This was the best-selling pencil sharpener until 1914 when it was…
Edith Wharton’s Desk
The Mount is Edith Wharton’s former home in Lenox, Massachusetts. It was a palace of books, including her desk. (via Miss Bibliophile)
Vintage Perpetual Filp Calendar
I spotted this photo in my friend Jake‘s Instagram feed this week and I insisted that he share the photo with me so I could share it with you. It is one of those wonderful, vintage perpetual calendars — I have one that is a tourist keepsake that says “Florida” — but this flip calendar…
Vintage Office Supply Bonanza
Jumpstart your vintage office supply collection with this set from Oh Albatross for just $18. (via Etsy)