What did I find? I picked this metal slug out of an 1799 home above the mantle of the home’s hearth. It weighs 7.5oz and is about a quarter inch thick. It is non-magnetic and would not survive a drop with out breaking. #found #mysteryitem #whatisthisthing #newengland #ancient #estatesalefind #urbanarcheology #metal

What did I find? I picked this metal slug out of an 1799 home above the mantle of the home’s hearth. It weighs 7.5oz and is about a quarter inch thick. It is non-magnetic and would not survive a drop with out breaking. #mysteryitem #whatisthisthing #newengland #ancient #estatesalefind #urbanarcheology #metal

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I went scrounging on Friday, anxious to find a “dig”. However, in these days in between holidays sales grow thin. The challenge presented, I must double my efforts to find where history is hiding. This gem was found in Amawalk NY and though the house was new the owners were paring down the family history some. The only piece of paper was this odd first day cover “over print” celebrating the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese. Interesting note as each of the 5 post offices were returned to regular service the US printing and engraving office released these to signify their opening. This one Cebu was liberated july 21st, 1945. #found #history #philippines #wwii #philately #firstdaycover #ephemera #estatesale #amawalkny #urbanarcheology

I went scrounging on Friday, anxious to find a “dig”. However, in these days in between holidays sales grow thin. The challenge presented, I must double my efforts to find where history is hiding. This gem was found in Amawalk NY and though the house was new the owners were paring down the family history some. The only piece of paper was this odd first day cover “over print” celebrating the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese. Interesting note as each of the 5 post offices were returned to regular service the US printing and engraving office released these to signify their opening. This one Cebu was liberated july 21st, 1945. #history #philippines #wwii #philately #firstdaycover #ephemera #estatesale #amawalkny #urbanarcheology

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For the sharpest salad you’ve ever had -Radio Strop Dressing - Found in one of those wonderful hiding places for small treasures- A 1904 singer sewing machine. I missed the physics class where they teach you that a piece of leather will sharpen a steel blade. Witchcraft!? Is what I now say when I can’t explain something. Now I find a companion product that will treat leather so that it will remain stronger than steel!? Witchcraft!? Love the brand “Radio,” like someone was looking around the room for a name in the 40s and said “Radio!” Go with it! #found #oldproducts #1940s #urbanarcheology #vintageshave

For the sharpest salad you’ve ever had -Radio Strop Dressing - Found in one of those wonderful hiding places for small treasures- A 1904 singer sewing machine. I missed the physics class where they teach you that a piece of leather will sharpen a steel blade. Witchcraft!? Is what I now say when I can’t explain something. Now I find a companion product that will treat leather so that it will remain stronger than steel!? Witchcraft!? Love the brand “Radio,” like someone was looking around the room for a name in the 40s and said “Radio!” Go with it! #oldproducts #1940s #urbanarcheology #vintageshave

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Is it worth una peseta to look for old coins? Sure it is! Fun fact: Spanish coins from 1868 to 1982 have 2 dates - one showing authorization- the larger,and the actual date of issue is hidden in the 2 stars on the obverse. Cool. #found #coins #coincollecting #spain #money #1954 #estatesale #urbanarcheology

Is it worth una peseta to look for old coins? Sure it is! Fun fact: Spanish coins from 1868 to 1982 have 2 dates - one showing authorization- the larger,and the actual date of issue is hidden in the 2 stars on the obverse. Cool. #coins #coincollecting #spain #money #1954 #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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Despite the condition - this is one of my favorites. Got Beri-Beri? Dengue? Scurvy? or is did your fist mate get the fits and threw away all of your grits? Fun to page through this and enjoy the outdated solutions to all the terrible things that can happen at sea. From 1894, this is why you must go sailing this weekend - estate sale-ing that is. #found #urbanarcheology #books #medical #vintage #sailing #sea #oldbooks #humor #estatesales

Despite the condition - this is one of my favorites. Got Beri-Beri? Dengue? Scurvy? or is did your fist mate get the fits and threw away all of your grits? Fun to page through this and enjoy the outdated solutions to all the terrible things that can happen at sea. From 1894, this is why you must go sailing this weekend - estate sale-ing that is. #urbanarcheology #books #medical #vintage #sailing #sea #oldbooks #humor #estatesales

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Happy Matchbook Monday! Do you have Canapé problems? Unfortunately, that’s not covered under your heath plan, however, you may still qualify for a herring-aid. These matchbooks were a lucky find and if they weren’t so volatile I would keep them all. I left out the offer under the flap to mail away for the color 25 page booklet on how to “Glamorize your dishes.” #found #matchbook #matchbookmonday #idontlikemondays #vita #fish #oldproducts #humor #urbanarcheology #estatesale

Happy Matchbook Monday! Do you have Canapé problems? Unfortunately, that’s not covered under your heath plan, however, you may still qualify for a herring-aid. These matchbooks were a lucky find and if they weren’t so volatile I would keep them all. I left out the offer under the flap to mail away for the color 25 page booklet on how to “Glamorize your dishes.” #matchbook #matchbookmonday #idontlikemondays #vita #fish #oldproducts #humor #urbanarcheology #estatesale

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What must it have been like for air travelers in 1940. Today, most of the stress is in the airport - back then it must have been the actual ride. I’ve never seen one of these - although I am sure they were common as air travel then must have given you some kind of minor celebrity status. #found #oldpaper #airtravel #1940 #portland #oregon #estatesale #ephemera #urbanarcheology

What must it have been like for air travelers in 1940. Today, most of the stress is in the airport - back then it must have been the actual ride. I’ve never seen one of these - although I am sure they were common as air travel then must have given you some kind of minor celebrity status. #oldpaper #airtravel #1940 #portland #oregon #estatesale #ephemera #urbanarcheology

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Nice lady in Central Park in the 1950s. Do you have celluloid or even glass negatives among your old papers? I can teach you to process them in minutes. #found #foundphoto #nyc #centralpark #1950s #processnegatives #urbanarcheology

Nice lady in Central Park in the 1950s. Do you have celluloid or even glass negatives among your old papers? I can teach you to process them in minutes. #foundphoto #nyc #centralpark #1950s #processnegatives #urbanarcheology

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Matchbook Monday: the McMahon Transportation Company was never a sidekick to Johnny Carson but they certain put the “book” in matchbook. This is another gem from the 1950s which was clearly an era where everyone smoked and thus got all their advertising from matches. #found #matchbook #1950s #transportation #tourbus #estatesale #urbanarcheology

Matchbook Monday: the McMahon Transportation Company was never a sidekick to Johnny Carson but they certain put the “book” in matchbook. This is another gem from the 1950s which was clearly an era where everyone smoked and thus got all their advertising from matches. #matchbook #1950s #transportation #tourbus #estatesale #urbanarcheology

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