Source: Photo of “The Mystery of the Marmalade Cat” by Janet Rogers Howe (1969). Thanks to the recommendation from a long-ago local librarian, this is the first “big kid” book I read when I was ready to move up from the “little kid” section of my library.
Source: American Library Association, promo for National Library Week 2026 (April 19-25). This year’s theme is “Find Your Joy!”
Source: Etsy/ SealedwithLoveDecor
Source: Etsy/ lotsofpostcards
Source: HiBid/ Reed’s General Merchandise (Kaneville, IL)
Source: HiBid/ Reed’s General Merchandise (Kaneville, IL)
Source: HiBid/ Pot of Gold Auctions (Avondale, AZ)
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Source: http://www.Parade.com, Ed Sullivan on the June 11, 2023 cover of Parade. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced yesterday that Sullivan will be inducted November 14 (Los Angeles, CA) as this year’s Ahmet Ertegun Award winner. The variety show host passed away in 1974 at the age of 73.
UNSPECIFIED – CIRCA 1970: Photo of Ed Sullivan Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
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Source: http://www.GatlinburgInn.com, undated photo of The Rhythm Section, a longstanding record store in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The shop is still in operation and opens at 8:00 am this Saturday for Record Store Day 2026.
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Lot #16, Indiana Glass Carnival “Good Luck” 1974 pitcher and two glasses.
All photos are from HiBid/The Steffen Group (Ossian, IN).
The April 11 auction, which starts closing at 1:00 pm, features 1,048 lots from the close-out of Rod’s Rustics Antique Store in Ossian. Broker’s premium is 18%.
Lot #578, Monarch lion head metal stove damper by Forest City Foundry and Manufacturing in Cleveland, Ohio.
Lot #428, tray of belt buckles, cufflinks, tie tack.
Lot #324b, wedding dress and veil in Keepsake Pak box.
Lot #994, assortment of eight women’s hats.
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Source: Library of Congress, “Photograph shows man sitting on chair in front of a covered trailer with water tank in back to provide horses with free water by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.” Photo by Angelo Rizzuto, July 1952.
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Source: http://www.ClickAmericana.com, actor James Garner as private investigator Jim Rockford on “The Rockford Files,” which aired for six seasons (1974-1980) on NBC.
Source: Etsy/ AllNumbedUp
Source: Etsy/ beckerscreations
Source: http://www.Slashgear.com, James Garner’s Rockford drove a 1978 Pontiac Firebird on the TV series. The Sierra Gold color was a non-factory paint chosen by Garner. Mike Garrett of Slashgear reports that Garner, who did many of his own driving stunts, is credited with popularizing the J-turn (an old moonshiner maneuver). It’s popularly known as “Pulling a Rockford.”
Source: HiBid/ Bricker Auction Company (Portland, IN)
Source: Simon & Schuster, “The Garner Files: A Memoir” by James Garner and Jon Winokur, published October 2012.
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Source: Library of Congress, “….back view of well-dressed women wearing hats, one holding an umbrella, seated in bleachers at Kentucky Derby race course.” Photo by Toni Frissell, May 1954.
From the stage, my aunt was easy to spot in the audience.
The occasion was my high school graduation, and Aunt May was the only woman wearing a hat. It was a big, floppy black one that she’d paired with Mom’s (May’s older sister) high school prom dress. As usual, May wore sky-high heels with her retro ensemble. She was about 27 years old, and I knew for certain that May hung the moon.
Aunt May in her hat…it’s one of my favorite memories of her.
Kentucky Derby Hats and Such
With the need for Easter bonnets wrapped up, I’ve been thinking about Kentucky Derby hats.
This year’s derby – the 152nd running – is on May 2. (It’s always held the first Saturday in May.)
For resellers and artists, the Kentucky Derby presents a variety of opportunities. Think derby parties with mint juleps, horse-themed decor, or even burgoo (stew with beef, chicken and pork).
There’s also hats. Lots of hats.
When I searched Etsy for Kentucky Derby hat, plenty of listings came up. One that I found especially lovely is offered by PLCCollections.
The price for this vintage pillbox hat from the 1950s is $38 plus shipping. Understated elegance…Kentucky Derby hat perfection.
Source: Etsy/ PLCCollections
Hats at Auction
When I checked HiBid for upcoming auctions of Kentucky Derby hats, only one listing popped up. Kudos to Taylor Auction in West City, IL, for using “Kentucky Derby hat” in their description of this elegant white-and-silver head topper.
It’s Lot# 1874. As of press time, there were no bids. Opening bid is $2.50. The auction starts closing at 5:00 pm on April 16. Broker’s premium is 18%.
Source: HiBid/ Taylor Auction (West City, IL)
Pilgrim Hats, But Not Those Kind
The next three pics are from Silver Key Auction Solutions in Meyersdale, PA.
They’re offering this oh-so-cool vintage Pilgrim hat box with six vintage hats (Lot#175). We’re pretty far out from the auction date, but I was surprised to see no bids at press time. Whaaat?
You can open bidding for just $1. Auction starts closing at 7:00 pm on April 22, and the broker’s fee is 14%.
If that timing doesn’t work for this year’s Kentucky Derby resales, there appears to be a steady demand for vintage women’s hats.
It’s good to know there are Aunt Mays carrying on the fabulousness of hat wearing….
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