How often do you get tickets to a Broadway show 57 years too late? My very good friend let me clear out her Father’s desk and let me keep the contents. Inside were tickets to the short-lived Musical “Wildcat!” There is more to the story that just adds to the comedic genius that was Lucille Ball. If you want to know more come to one of my “Confessions” or talks in the next few weeks. Brookfield, CT on the June 20th or West Springfield MA on June 26th. #found #Broadway #lucilleball #desilu #tickets #ephemera #estatesale #urbanarcheology

How often do you get tickets to a Broadway show 57 years too late? My very good friend let me clear out her Father’s desk and let me keep the contents. Inside were tickets to the short-lived Musical “Wildcat!” There is more to the story that just adds to the comedic genius that was Lucille Ball. If you want to know more come to one of my “Confessions” or talks in the next few weeks. Brookfield, CT on the June 20th or West Springfield MA on June 26th. #Broadway #lucilleball #desilu #tickets #ephemera #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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Sooo...Dr Trout is speaking at the Dairy Banquet? Sounds fishy to me. #found #ephemera #dairy #oldpaper #humor #estatesale #urbanarcheology

Sooo...Dr Trout is speaking at the Dairy Banquet? Sounds fishy to me. #ephemera #dairy #oldpaper #humor #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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This may have adorned a kite box at one point. But, while the weather is good it will be my flag for today as I try to touch sales in four towns and 2 states. Wish me luck. #found #chinesekiteflying #estatesale #tagesaletrail #urbanarcheology

This may have adorned a kite box at one point. But, while the weather is good it will be my flag for today as I try to touch sales in four towns and 2 states. Wish me luck. #chinesekiteflying #estatesale #tagesaletrail #urbanarcheology

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Processing negatives in the wild. I was the guest of the Southbury Historical Society last night and found that I can now teach a separate class on how anyone with a smartphone can process and post negatives as they are discovered. #found #photography #negativeprocessing #restoration #1940s #estatesale #urbanarcheology

Processing negatives in the wild. I was the guest of the Southbury Historical Society last night and found that I can now teach a separate class on how anyone with a smartphone can process and post negatives as they are discovered. #photography #negativeprocessing #restoration #1940s #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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A thoughtful and somber Memorial Day to all. #found #vintagead #memorialday #veterans #armedservices #urbanarcheology

A thoughtful and somber Memorial Day to all. #vintagead #memorialday #veterans #armedservices #urbanarcheology

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Anyone up for a bike ride through the 1950s to the 70s? Picked an awesome hoard of brochures and catalogs from all corners of the biking world. More to come. #found #bicycling #vintage #ephemera #raleighbikes #schwinn #estatesale #armonk #newyork #urbanarcheology

Anyone up for a bike ride through the 1950s to the 70s? Picked an awesome hoard of brochures and catalogs from all corners of the biking world. More to come. #bicycling #vintage #ephemera #raleighbikes #schwinn #estatesale #armonk #newyork #urbanarcheology

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I so wanted to buy this record but the seller was only offering it in exchange for depositing $45 mil. into my bank account. #found #music #obscure #45rpm #estatesale #urbanarcheology

I so wanted to buy this record but the seller was only offering it in exchange for depositing $45 mil. into my bank account. #music #obscure #45rpm #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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This key opens ANY lock, if you pry hard enough. #found #key #yalelock #oddtools #screwdriver #estatesale #urbanarcheology

This key opens ANY lock, if you pry hard enough. #key #yalelock #oddtools #screwdriver #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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Imagine the sales that were posted here.....this is a moment zen for the Urban Archeologist. #found #phonepole #staplesnotthestpre #tagsale #estatesale #directions #urbanarcheology #zen

Imagine the sales that were posted here.....this is a moment zen for the Urban Archeologist. #phonepole #staplesnotthestpre #tagsale #estatesale #directions #urbanarcheology #zen

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