Early fitness machines and souvenir rings in 20th century culture
A historical look at early motorized exercise devices like the Battle Creek Health Builder and a 1920s mechanical horse used at sanitariums, plus a tour through collecting trends. The piece also covers a Texas Giant circus performer, Grazia majolica aging, Franz Anton Mehlem ware, and Kovels advice on antiques and care for fragile items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Battle Creek Sanitarium
John Harvey Kellogg
Battle Creek
Garth’s
Delaware
Ohio
A.G. Tarver
Texas
J.G. Tarver
A. James Grover Tarver
Ringling Brothers
Tarver
Arkansas
Antique price notes drift through U S shows listings
Current prices from antiques shows flea markets sales and auctions across the United States vary by location. Bush-Dukakis playing cards depict both pairs in a wooden case priced at 35 dollars. Cast iron nutcracker dog figure 6 x 10 1/2 inches from L A Althoff Mfg at 80 dollars. Dr Hand's chafing powder tin features trademark hands priced at 230 dollars. Canada item measures 1 by 1 by 26 inches priced at 725 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ural
L.A. Althoff Mfg
Kansas KU recital honors Rodger Vaughan low brass works
Kansas University's Murphy Hall presents a recital of Rodger Vaughan low brass pieces by KU faculty students and Fountain City Brass Band as part of the Murphy Hall 50th anniversary. Vaughan 1953 alum and former CSU Fullerton professor resides in Los Angeles where his works are widely performed. The program includes Concert Pieces for Tuba No 1 and No 2 Songs for Soprano and Tuba Manchester Parade and Tubadours tuba quartets. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Swarthout Recital Hall admission free call 864 3436 for more information.
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Kansas University
Rodger Vaughan
Pretty Prairie
Fountain City Brass Band
Kansas City
Murphy
Los Angeles
California State University- Fullerton
Vaughan
Manchester Parade
Swarthout Recital Hall
Murphy Hall
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Ralph and
Terry Rovel
U.S
Uniroyal Technology
Cowles Syndicate
Garth's
Grazia
Grazia Majolica
Deruta
Italy
Ubaldo Grazia
Franz Ant Mehiem
Franz Anton Mehlem
Bonn
Germany
Kovels
Kovel
Lawrence Journal-World
King Features Syndicate
57Th St
15Th Floor
New York
Canada
Hobby
M. L
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Decor
Charm OF
Lazy Canyon & Jewelry Shoppe
Fredrix
DESON
Sc IA
Ampersand Aqua Board
Terry Madden
Home
Calico
M&l
Karen Foster
K & Company
Sandylic
Omega la Espiga
McCall's
McCall
Cameo
Ameo Bulky
Evenyway
Tulle
West
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