Author: EttasEtceteras

Vintage goods matchmaker. Reseller blogger. https://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com

No Galloping!

June 27, 1652: First Speed Limit Law in North America

Source: Library of Congress, photograph of New York City street by Paul Strand, 1916.

Source: Etsy/ tarrabeas

Source: Etsy/ MoreprintsStore

Source: HiBid/ AS Auctions (Kennett Square, PA)

Source: HiBid/ Seuyco (Forest Hills, NY)

NOTE: Sellers/ businesses mentioned here are selected by me. They have something that interests me and, hopefully, interests my readers. Etta’s Etceteras does not accept requests to be featured and does not accept revenue from advertising, affiliate links, etc.

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

Poseable Gumby, Dammit, and 704 Other Lots

Auction of the Weekend June 27

Lot #121

All photos are from HiBid/ 2nd Cents Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. The online auction, with shipping available on most items, is June 27 at 1:00 pm EDT. Broker premium 16%.

In addition to Gumby and other pop culture goods, there’s lots of designer clothing and accessories, costume jewelry and 10K/14K gold.

Have fun with this one!

Lot #128

Lot #211

Lot #252

Lot #257

Lot #700

NOTE: Sellers/ businesses mentioned here are selected by me. They have something that interests me and, hopefully, interests my readers. Etta’s Etceteras does not accept requests to be featured and does not accept revenue from advertising, affiliate links, etc.

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

‘I Admire Your Backbone’

Floriography and Botanical Collectibles

Source: Etta’s Etceteras, June 2026

Source: Etsy/

Source: HiBid/

NOTE: Sellers/ businesses mentioned here are selected by me. They have something that interests me and, hopefully, interests my readers. Etta’s Etceteras does not accept requests to be featured and does not accept revenue from advertising, affiliate links, etc.

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

Technicolor Cutie

Vintage Sewing and Mini Muller BOLO

Source: Alamy, undated photo of a sewing circle. According to the Clarke Historical Museum in Eureka, California, sewing circles are “….an Americanism dating back to 1840-1850.”

Source: Etsy/ RustyPearlFinds

Source: HiBid/ Bostwick Auctions (Candor, NY)

Source: HiBid/ Bostwick Auctions (Candor, NY)

Source: WorthPoint, an antique (late 1800s) F. W. Muller No. 6 nickel-over-cast iron sewing machine measuring 5.5″ across base. According to the seller, the small Muller machines were likely “….marketed to well-to-do ladies of the time as a ‘boudoir’ or travel mechine.” This one sold in June 2020 for $1,495.

Source: HiBid/ Mark Scott Auctions (Hubbard, TX)

NOTE: Sellers/ businesses mentioned here are selected by me. They have something that interests me and, hopefully, interests my readers. Etta’s Etceteras does not accept requests to be featured and does not accept revenue from advertising, affiliate links, etc.

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.