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.
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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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Sharing a “spring bread” recipe from my Betty Crocker collection….
Regular content returns tomorrow.
Source: Etta’s Etceteras, “The Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library” by General Mills Inc., 1971. Photo April 2026.
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Source: Etta’s Etceteras, April 2026.
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Source: HiBid/ Hall Auction Online Gallery (Elkin, NC)
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Source: Library of Congress, “WPA Index of American Design exhibition ‘Watercolor Renderings of Crewel Embroidery'” promotional piece, Federal Art Gallery, 77 Newbury St., Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 27, 1939.
Source: Etsy/ ChaosVintageShop
Source: Etsy/ ChasingSummerStudeo
Etsy/ ChasingSummerStudeo
Source: HiBid/ Lippard Auctioneers Inc. (Enid, OK)
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Source: Library of Congress, “Travel scrapbook ‘Off to Glorious California: Our Trip to the West Coast via the Golden State Route.'” Scrapbook belonging to Mrs. C. Roehrig, March 8-25, 1941. From the John Margolies Roadside America Emphemera Collection.
Source: Etsy/ TreasuresByRuthShop
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Source: HiBid/ Dog Branch Antiques and Auctions (Williamston, NC)
Source: HiBid/ Red Trunk Auction Company (Carrollton, KY)
Source: HiBid/ Red Trunk Auction Company (Carrollton, KY)
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Tonight’s Tammy Wynette Tribute Being Filmed for ‘Great Performances’ on PBS
Source: http://www.People.com, Tammy Wynette (center), husband and fellow country music singer George Jones with their daughter, Georgette Jones Lennon, in an undated photo.
Source: HiBid/ Lippard Auctioneers Inc. (Enid, OK)
Source: Lippard Auctioneers Inc. (Enid, OK)
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Source: Wikipedia, a small portion of the approximately 8,800 pieces of the Terracotta Army is pictured. Yang Zhifa and other farmers found the funeral art created for China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang (259-210 BC), while digging to install a well on March 29, 1974. It was under the Qin Dynasty that the Great Wall of China was built.
Source: Etsy/ FriarTuckVintage
Source: HiBid/ As Good As New (Wright City, MO)
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