tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21363112332967760362024-03-19T03:48:16.831-05:00and everything else tooMr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.comBlogger1587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-82334534729281376352024-03-16T20:00:00.003-05:002024-03-17T23:00:42.663-05:00The Alabaster Nymph<p>In my never ending re-design process to spruce things up here in the 'ol office, I've recently acquired a couple of beautiful Art Nouveau era lamps. The first being a beautiful, 18" tall, carved alabaster figural, unsigned, and complete with marble sphere and base. Dating from the early 1900's, this lovely Nouveau nymph appears innocently enough in her long, clingy dress and sandals, running her fingers playfully through the loose strands of her flower adorned head of hair (incidentally, she matches an antique, oval framed silk print I have hanging on the wall in my office as well, --see last photo below.) The base column behind her which holds up the sphere (where the lightbulb goes inside) is given a bit more height with what appears to be a stack of three very thick books. Finally, after getting the lamp into the office and plugging it in, the marbled sphere above her is now fully illuminated, and suddenly, the neat thing about alabaster becomes apparent as well. Softer than marble, and almost translucent, the most noticeable detail being the alabaster nymph's face seems to glow rather spookily in the dark, especially around her eyes. Is she trying to hypnotize me from the corner of the desk? I believe so. Come back in a few days for an equally stunning example of another Nouveau style lamp which is also now in my possession.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqBi_Aj9Lbez2a5VNAOkNoFERIsdgPd8u2WZUvQdKyLZYJmFhOD0IqxhJzTrzmnqT-abQzkDf9SbCzSSGrq2eJg_rqbaJFW1Y4OaCxC0gA0jSk_2dA9sphZQ2NP1zQWYSn_jjU9iQXtBpqtpcDwGAFKTnHVkgOrcA0Ng6C4-xr_rS3QibfaZwSWT6iDsk" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1788" data-original-width="1224" height="722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqBi_Aj9Lbez2a5VNAOkNoFERIsdgPd8u2WZUvQdKyLZYJmFhOD0IqxhJzTrzmnqT-abQzkDf9SbCzSSGrq2eJg_rqbaJFW1Y4OaCxC0gA0jSk_2dA9sphZQ2NP1zQWYSn_jjU9iQXtBpqtpcDwGAFKTnHVkgOrcA0Ng6C4-xr_rS3QibfaZwSWT6iDsk=w493-h722" width="493" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjg21b51K-sBrk0PGlEHnvg62VqUELgq7x5zp93suhKVyMCheHGpvwamfS9X1VMGy9XIsQnhxZXIt8n6TM72-dGK3-TBMDQaMCAluHUqsq23FpxAJKFF6Xzu4C6dSDbmp2-4YNWP6-2QL7B2FM1-MMrnucXXKYUBMikfT8FKcREu1aiSc9eMGd2m2EwNBI" style="clear: left; 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A skull headed ghost attack! A jack-o-lantern on a pole! Witches, black cats, a ring of black bats, and a wizard conjuring an owl (haha!) Not sure how rare this tin litho masterpiece of<b> Halloween</b> macabrey is, but I know I've never seen one like it before. Looking around online it seems that <b>Bugle</b> made these toys from the late 20's up to 1950... wonderful stuff, and hey, only 231 days until <b>Halloween</b>!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmRpRr2yW7H8HgIxZ9j0BKvxcB809UDDai3Z9MNXw3ZJ3NySOksoEWSG--FJ2PMP6Gq1FyCsg8-c42qcemhFtPRpN5lBNbrTi6rl9TueKhN8NLWjWNbzRti55dDR8rXGzAfd7-ye7ioW79RH4KWFC8oUgdkJKEkiPxL6tqutBSGeXO_p6EaY9RkL1LZIw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmRpRr2yW7H8HgIxZ9j0BKvxcB809UDDai3Z9MNXw3ZJ3NySOksoEWSG--FJ2PMP6Gq1FyCsg8-c42qcemhFtPRpN5lBNbrTi6rl9TueKhN8NLWjWNbzRti55dDR8rXGzAfd7-ye7ioW79RH4KWFC8oUgdkJKEkiPxL6tqutBSGeXO_p6EaY9RkL1LZIw=w496-h496" width="496" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLfPYPbruiHjAav2aX4_ZH3xTQh-JReX4U02BP_WHdnxnE78_uBUOykZbbOzOKth7K0HxeDrnvr9ZBjxyV6_2GVUYkSIYqug8mUHSQ4_0RV-Bpq23QIJiq53spkuRw_gciHEt4NT6ZcnVPkpbnqa7En4pwrfPKke0sLdB-u4PZmETkZxobwQ3eOCVwXxM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1790" data-original-width="2048" height="431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLfPYPbruiHjAav2aX4_ZH3xTQh-JReX4U02BP_WHdnxnE78_uBUOykZbbOzOKth7K0HxeDrnvr9ZBjxyV6_2GVUYkSIYqug8mUHSQ4_0RV-Bpq23QIJiq53spkuRw_gciHEt4NT6ZcnVPkpbnqa7En4pwrfPKke0sLdB-u4PZmETkZxobwQ3eOCVwXxM=w494-h431" width="494" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdu17vki3rhI5VZ_xwUT71gHHkVP8WTLwB-PhCXALTAv86M8ffp3Oxj8YT9c27b6Jf8o1JG6PJRSpAbijJ7Xh5hXWtHWJKuTNtSPuEqkkqKDLVtLD49qoyKI25qi0zfdfw5yX3Huv01ACmmf9wdOZcGMGPcapERgS_bvwUkl7PevYugguoqXtvs-sZrgg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1810" data-original-width="2048" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdu17vki3rhI5VZ_xwUT71gHHkVP8WTLwB-PhCXALTAv86M8ffp3Oxj8YT9c27b6Jf8o1JG6PJRSpAbijJ7Xh5hXWtHWJKuTNtSPuEqkkqKDLVtLD49qoyKI25qi0zfdfw5yX3Huv01ACmmf9wdOZcGMGPcapERgS_bvwUkl7PevYugguoqXtvs-sZrgg=w493-h435" width="493" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmKWCt6upIvHoFVjGA0xXAme8eNulMpvicTa8TR191aYvzB0-YvTrhsByBMqEAF0BjDD4ljnmiV34Rr-Lprqh8ydPg6yfj3fTTU3POUzbDhgPkV9CfPNTPyKAQVUMZ36J4tLAdHZk6yDWev_4mwaFErXdmv_IXu2xil0ELeToprhz5cGbY1vg7ZYgTEew" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2046" data-original-width="2048" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmKWCt6upIvHoFVjGA0xXAme8eNulMpvicTa8TR191aYvzB0-YvTrhsByBMqEAF0BjDD4ljnmiV34Rr-Lprqh8ydPg6yfj3fTTU3POUzbDhgPkV9CfPNTPyKAQVUMZ36J4tLAdHZk6yDWev_4mwaFErXdmv_IXu2xil0ELeToprhz5cGbY1vg7ZYgTEew=w492-h492" width="492" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb5cJA9i6Lzvf0SAxhaye5MaSxi0SDoJh9ooa2uUehiOGMAggCsA1K6O8-fXUI1cRiEnqeeDvkrTi13IgBXmi7TmCNRvS7HSVYaj14gD-BaGgFuDenMPdnxFStenpyEmW_3E5m4rTXawqAgyc6t-PxvrVe5wSnW89MOs6AnhfLHQZdGbRjFWHCIstujho" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1888" data-original-width="2048" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjb5cJA9i6Lzvf0SAxhaye5MaSxi0SDoJh9ooa2uUehiOGMAggCsA1K6O8-fXUI1cRiEnqeeDvkrTi13IgBXmi7TmCNRvS7HSVYaj14gD-BaGgFuDenMPdnxFStenpyEmW_3E5m4rTXawqAgyc6t-PxvrVe5wSnW89MOs6AnhfLHQZdGbRjFWHCIstujho=w491-h453" width="491" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-26143313664590373072024-03-09T18:25:00.001-06:002024-03-09T18:27:20.852-06:00March of the Mannequins!<p>Just because <b>March Mannequin Madness</b> has ended over at <b>THOIA</b>, doesn't mean the fun stops here at <b>AEET</b>! Yep, today is the perfect day for a perfect pair of hysterical tales featuring two of comicdom's most lovely ladies of the laffy pages, --magnificent <b>Moronica</b> from the August - September 1950 issue of <b><a href="https://www.comics.org/issue/239311/" target="_blank">The Kilroy's #25</a></b>, followed by cutie pie, <b>Katy Keene</b> from the September 1947 issue of <b><a href="https://www.comics.org/issue/6107/" target="_blank">Pep Comics #63</a></b>. Highlights include some really attractive artwork and comedic cartoon gags and timing from legends, <b>Owen Fitzgerald</b> and <b>Bill Woggons</b>, (natch!) and as mentioned, both tales not only feature mannequins, but both stories also contain important insight into what could happen when you simply borrow one from a local department store! 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These were all taken from various funny publications over the last half century and beyond-- so, enjoy the fine art of window dressing, and the highs and lows of public reaction!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH0DfPSYK0h5Lp7AOu5wc_kNvT_fanxK5aLaVh86wUfPkT0ZJteA2MW91Buqo9i7PDmAFEvTCfxcyrTXIaW0RrfyWPHqykZgVkLtILiNTp865K-LBPd10xpKOja5k2Lo_DtgwDJYwKdmiKBjZ2qSWbTEp_1lP2eG5YzUG8iDRxaabkRCevFmW9rTqHgEM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="975" height="670" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH0DfPSYK0h5Lp7AOu5wc_kNvT_fanxK5aLaVh86wUfPkT0ZJteA2MW91Buqo9i7PDmAFEvTCfxcyrTXIaW0RrfyWPHqykZgVkLtILiNTp865K-LBPd10xpKOja5k2Lo_DtgwDJYwKdmiKBjZ2qSWbTEp_1lP2eG5YzUG8iDRxaabkRCevFmW9rTqHgEM=w508-h670" width="508" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwSdnoVr_4JJUpjZi9_cDsJE8PIjgaQ4i_h5O9HGw8Qcp0bV6GDyu5CGT7tiPupvtdXB_BuK3aFa99xRsNkKq5nKxnDS8TKQFaQ7vE9Eowerh7yAZbJXywjx_YBoOcMOygVf3Hj9e1RBJgtyth9yQhVclMN_fNfWpnINLRshNlBZa9PkwJVAkFvUAEYnU" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;">Better late than never, because I just realized that I completely forgot to show you this lovely old 1930's <b>Western Union Valentine Greeting</b> I found last month. Sent from Von to Ellen, with the sweet message, <i>"Too far to kiss you, but this greeting says: "I miss you, dear Valentine."</i> Awww! The envelope address window has yellowed and is starting to crumble, but overall everything else is still in very good condition, and the beautiful <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Beach_Humphrey" target="_blank">Walter Beach Humphrey</a></b> header art is as eye catching, and appropriate as ever. There are many things I could add here about how this type of romantic gesture pales in comparisons to todays texts and PMs / DMs, but love is still love no matter how it is expressed, and the opinions of this dumb blog editor are rarely of any value.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzOTigehHwo-_kcg0ZCOrmALXyl4ZrZM0KoxH4ymnODSFLmL8wRPUU0GQkYTNgacc3uZAiR71v6AMoQ8oOA0oQa4My57cv8MkpwRUxQmK-8LoTC9Kza41ShF0qrPAN5cwdBuUhYWWI7MhX76jfzwYONI09HClFVN7QBbO5iqWOrYPFUAQptFzMz9cVUyI" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="2048" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzOTigehHwo-_kcg0ZCOrmALXyl4ZrZM0KoxH4ymnODSFLmL8wRPUU0GQkYTNgacc3uZAiR71v6AMoQ8oOA0oQa4My57cv8MkpwRUxQmK-8LoTC9Kza41ShF0qrPAN5cwdBuUhYWWI7MhX76jfzwYONI09HClFVN7QBbO5iqWOrYPFUAQptFzMz9cVUyI=w494-h290" width="494" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7bXdIQMYKiL21NuA5s6pX9Ta5UPieLYI2hwJdUSfbEHcS-5mBQh3X2XHLjTtSQCHE24AjgkB7sOUmf0sWFHwGnSzgFyHyIvruQEXwHiA5ujCv2s0YW70k7nje90083C8JIj4PaWBy1NSplnb4SswEFWae3yKMNwsK6yo_tVKFnDJIRlCxZ-qtFqFDjaw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7bXdIQMYKiL21NuA5s6pX9Ta5UPieLYI2hwJdUSfbEHcS-5mBQh3X2XHLjTtSQCHE24AjgkB7sOUmf0sWFHwGnSzgFyHyIvruQEXwHiA5ujCv2s0YW70k7nje90083C8JIj4PaWBy1NSplnb4SswEFWae3yKMNwsK6yo_tVKFnDJIRlCxZ-qtFqFDjaw=w492-h369" width="492" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcW7hsTPTpzKFpXqy4cvshvn5EX_QS04Wn0HrBo59oQk9PWjzUGGiR_m9sK0MfT0SqKljMibcVmdoy4FnzrtylnBVuwVJp2M4rw6jTNFkrIf60riWC7l0Cp6juRtslHGZoDCYcFZWFC1nVd2qPTsHZOz9s3cfqNccWWlDwjAHFSjhNgjH-Ya5oQR4J9XM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="2048" height="405" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcW7hsTPTpzKFpXqy4cvshvn5EX_QS04Wn0HrBo59oQk9PWjzUGGiR_m9sK0MfT0SqKljMibcVmdoy4FnzrtylnBVuwVJp2M4rw6jTNFkrIf60riWC7l0Cp6juRtslHGZoDCYcFZWFC1nVd2qPTsHZOz9s3cfqNccWWlDwjAHFSjhNgjH-Ya5oQR4J9XM=w491-h405" width="491" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwj8MeIeLgMZILoLOpZfZ8wdYAcZUtlV5_WcMsiDyiWqMb9kAjqXNCnuemcxSw932_NTs2lPJTrVG6-AngTMYUVDcFffN1yLyRq21GP7pRuuMpCn9MB6lIhZWWy-CvlSE-HYCl5Q1WCUCi-c5xvVmXnNK-kIaPpwkAse-POjFlu3pEcB5dcbqsesp61Xc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwj8MeIeLgMZILoLOpZfZ8wdYAcZUtlV5_WcMsiDyiWqMb9kAjqXNCnuemcxSw932_NTs2lPJTrVG6-AngTMYUVDcFffN1yLyRq21GP7pRuuMpCn9MB6lIhZWWy-CvlSE-HYCl5Q1WCUCi-c5xvVmXnNK-kIaPpwkAse-POjFlu3pEcB5dcbqsesp61Xc=w493-h370" width="493" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ3PzKDRL6t1UE3y9t911aTrrlHCspIsFXD78I18sncNOqZfHSpn_Sq9AawzMQoZwR1jNhAcyN5A8WTtH4vdLAKYtFnWD52M8X48sjHqFasPgwMO81jYLMqvrbBefkcUyoselB8md0r9XzOU9x3QBmQ96J0rmWswZOE6Cdkcm3sHhPTKfFZsnWNomiLps" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1491" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZ3PzKDRL6t1UE3y9t911aTrrlHCspIsFXD78I18sncNOqZfHSpn_Sq9AawzMQoZwR1jNhAcyN5A8WTtH4vdLAKYtFnWD52M8X48sjHqFasPgwMO81jYLMqvrbBefkcUyoselB8md0r9XzOU9x3QBmQ96J0rmWswZOE6Cdkcm3sHhPTKfFZsnWNomiLps=w493-h211" width="493" /></a></div></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-59772813813737529322024-03-01T19:19:00.000-06:002024-03-01T19:19:03.793-06:00Here Comes the Bride...<p>Overheard someone today loudly talking about how March is "wedding month." I've always thought that May was the start of wedding season, but whatever, it's March 1st so here's a bride post for whenever "wedding month" actually is. She's a cute little figure and made of wood, I think, and most of her lip and flower paint has rubbed off. She's astoundingly dirty too all dressed in white with that smudged face and chest, and OMG she only gets dirtier when you flip her over. Ummm... you know what I mean. Turn her around. Uhhh... the figure in your hand... rotate it so that you can see the backside of the figure in your hand. Now. If what you are seeing looks completely unfamiliar to you, then you are probably too young to be on this ridiculous blog in the first place. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeC7IbsVJe1Ha_wg-gP2OfPQR43wmSpExIZHXHtToaM4mj7ykIjuTHDIhxIHAJjo9N6DJTjWcxR-uDB0IsxgDYTCsTXowekhXBGA3N-GqwG6O2LsoDyGn_UfOiIzEf8wDcL6Af3OsNtaluXh1IvPiwWz3cjtzBdkeSNGEZ939Gcoz-Vc73RsYm6S9mn1M" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1995" data-original-width="987" height="945" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeC7IbsVJe1Ha_wg-gP2OfPQR43wmSpExIZHXHtToaM4mj7ykIjuTHDIhxIHAJjo9N6DJTjWcxR-uDB0IsxgDYTCsTXowekhXBGA3N-GqwG6O2LsoDyGn_UfOiIzEf8wDcL6Af3OsNtaluXh1IvPiwWz3cjtzBdkeSNGEZ939Gcoz-Vc73RsYm6S9mn1M=w468-h945" width="468" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjqHZL4mzm3zZZN0jmXowoIcMG8xAyhJ2Is3-rpjX7nVfIWgZw9yq4B01OAKLR3DJdYBJ-xI1ummOJxxKnIh_VgiljR6C5X6fH8zl9q-AVU6I6EaQTnmwil0GCs0A9RBVT1WFN4no3wyeDktR6jn4gFRfJh8hqwH2XSsO9sz_9hEKozhRuFgM_qQCikIk" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2034" data-original-width="1108" height="853" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjqHZL4mzm3zZZN0jmXowoIcMG8xAyhJ2Is3-rpjX7nVfIWgZw9yq4B01OAKLR3DJdYBJ-xI1ummOJxxKnIh_VgiljR6C5X6fH8zl9q-AVU6I6EaQTnmwil0GCs0A9RBVT1WFN4no3wyeDktR6jn4gFRfJh8hqwH2XSsO9sz_9hEKozhRuFgM_qQCikIk=w466-h853" width="466" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-60640559194019789722024-02-26T08:26:00.003-06:002024-02-26T08:26:36.642-06:00Renu-Back<p>If you've been having as much trouble with your brassiere lately as I have, then this <b>Renu-Back</b> elastic, adjustable bra-extender might just be the thing you're looking for. Or maybe you're just into really attractive good-girl art gracing old time lady undergarment packaging. To be honest, the second I picked this thing up I thought it looked a lot like the risqué underground fetish style <b>"Nights of Horror"</b> banned booklet art that <b>Joe Schuster</b> was producing in the early 50's.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN31xpVlv-xwrwn7-YZqta1a57x26V4fM3DgJ8uV_qDQtY5f1GPPY5lpptHg6XcSHuGb1UgfMl-jzLLmdoBWlNujEe8sGH3iI6yb8I76w09GUYLKssa5yiFXV2M7abf9YA698QMacvxTd-5d40lMNW0PYIfa8VMfxSYDHGpZQ4xKZX-t7YF_4skIiZgeY" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2048" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiN31xpVlv-xwrwn7-YZqta1a57x26V4fM3DgJ8uV_qDQtY5f1GPPY5lpptHg6XcSHuGb1UgfMl-jzLLmdoBWlNujEe8sGH3iI6yb8I76w09GUYLKssa5yiFXV2M7abf9YA698QMacvxTd-5d40lMNW0PYIfa8VMfxSYDHGpZQ4xKZX-t7YF_4skIiZgeY=w453-h227" width="453" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwGIIfT-X_JvlE12uFMlexEJfZJJDemCjj0KvDKh7-iVHz7_SAlIwPCgNKHCdNP86ehFOSLqb0uyxouIj1TkRbBpV_7lfqlc4grkPX-3BaEKGZGWHCWTPOud1kHBg2Jw892jHNne3R2g5dkWobB8lwHzsDJa8qSU5KjgYRJ9znvvdVS5c-mX2pcPxTBOY" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1006" height="925" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwGIIfT-X_JvlE12uFMlexEJfZJJDemCjj0KvDKh7-iVHz7_SAlIwPCgNKHCdNP86ehFOSLqb0uyxouIj1TkRbBpV_7lfqlc4grkPX-3BaEKGZGWHCWTPOud1kHBg2Jw892jHNne3R2g5dkWobB8lwHzsDJa8qSU5KjgYRJ9znvvdVS5c-mX2pcPxTBOY=w455-h925" width="455" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-20692892608069517092024-02-23T00:00:00.001-06:002024-02-23T00:00:00.124-06:00Food is More Fun with... Wine<p>Here are a handful of wonderful key art examples found in the neat little midcentury booze booklet, <b><i>"Food is more fun with... Wine,"</i></b> courtesy of <b>Italian</b> <b>Swiss Colony California Wines</b>. Basically a "cooking with" type recipe collection, the real highlight here are the adorable puppet couple (made of cork, no less!) featured throughout on most of the pages and intermingling with the various subject matter. No artist credit is given anywhere in the booklet, unfortunately. The female of the two wins by a landslide though as far as immensely interesting goes, so I'm focusing this post on her and leaving the dopey dude hanging on a dark shelf back in the cupboard. Sorry dude!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggwVSLyOqq0Y5pXn4gntabC0bIy-zEKbb3LCbGURXuvLd2yj0tgQ3i6WbMCnesEbcnkRZFFjTDqbtzp8ehVADDzztTRORqVQ33G-No3EMx5mPHWRKlnUORSFLtIrIN7rPS4QaemXOFWBj5jqxtx640Bd2r5CiEK_dWlN7rRatBy7hNhT-PkWgGoGGI1c8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1294" height="725" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggwVSLyOqq0Y5pXn4gntabC0bIy-zEKbb3LCbGURXuvLd2yj0tgQ3i6WbMCnesEbcnkRZFFjTDqbtzp8ehVADDzztTRORqVQ33G-No3EMx5mPHWRKlnUORSFLtIrIN7rPS4QaemXOFWBj5jqxtx640Bd2r5CiEK_dWlN7rRatBy7hNhT-PkWgGoGGI1c8=w459-h725" width="459" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFoqCpswM_AjpNAyaPuj1jFVQ2os1KGp6nHG9fBADyvIbuYuwzOcCRWOQ2K0uduHwvBk15Je69-jRchIV09PDCGvbaMUt-JcTJXXIuh4JUmYWuJ5F-6vVLhjRGg4ZmF3YwQL58pwjh2ZVOcIQnPARfy8-LJZ9i592RvbCqPcPfjWzi70Ns4Is3_MwDJUA" style="clear: left; 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It's a kooky, two-part, monster mash of the hairiest scariest order, and from the October 1978 issue of <b><a href="https://www.comics.org/issue/212835/" target="_blank">Life with Archie #198</a></b>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjnbcPw6NQ0lLuu_6Dtil4ZRykOSD55i7On6HNj3kQ9KHZBFTZ_WWaxzwMMhQw9eN3OUzNMIpYUbQ0IcvDqNqQTO5COI85sSK2CweOIyxUbXS8mc3oHbjpP4vVKPxfngo2ystMpbbCUvUxDW-eCt37JF85oNvQqM42DEZTgGlP-xutDAuUA-vttmK_euc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="996" height="792" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjnbcPw6NQ0lLuu_6Dtil4ZRykOSD55i7On6HNj3kQ9KHZBFTZ_WWaxzwMMhQw9eN3OUzNMIpYUbQ0IcvDqNqQTO5COI85sSK2CweOIyxUbXS8mc3oHbjpP4vVKPxfngo2ystMpbbCUvUxDW-eCt37JF85oNvQqM42DEZTgGlP-xutDAuUA-vttmK_euc=w492-h792" width="492" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There's been quite a bit of paint loss on her over the years, and the same can be said for her rip roarin' ride. Apparently from the 1930's too, there's even a neat little piece of very thin, bent wire that simulates her lasso! You brave, young painters out there will likely tell me to "touch her up", and I'm thinking her face could absolutely use a quick make-over. It might even be extra saucy to get rid of those slap-dash black clothes of hers altogether and just have her truly bare-back ridin'! Giddy up Up UP, indeed!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA6OZsmdhBpl3E-07pnan6dXbYn5H8Ifq67GncPIaxnujhNsEKIIGWq09YzBhQhfPbwAUo4teQbybVWph5jzz_2MvZofvGVunoEPN40A8dYY7gR0w3kSy1eJ0oX_5e7PLvq3EWR9zMvPFzZ4V63s4pG5RnyJk1PAHVyDU4w2LJ40MtDQ4Ox44rSnVp6us" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1394" height="707" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA6OZsmdhBpl3E-07pnan6dXbYn5H8Ifq67GncPIaxnujhNsEKIIGWq09YzBhQhfPbwAUo4teQbybVWph5jzz_2MvZofvGVunoEPN40A8dYY7gR0w3kSy1eJ0oX_5e7PLvq3EWR9zMvPFzZ4V63s4pG5RnyJk1PAHVyDU4w2LJ40MtDQ4Ox44rSnVp6us=w480-h707" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNirSdkRBVlGU3S9BHZPbLOWsQXl5LPgUmo1BNLTkN_uxML1QF7CShu5rMLRI8H_qz_5NY0Quq1-LsthVGzsMbLRk0SRhCV2V7yE9qglUKJXKBZRS-8Z_PV--g-G0FoNk3Jvm5llpjs7wFnxJ2bePtUgVlv2gh38uZjvUgRpfwlqXrqKa6p32QxrIJ97o" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1648" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNirSdkRBVlGU3S9BHZPbLOWsQXl5LPgUmo1BNLTkN_uxML1QF7CShu5rMLRI8H_qz_5NY0Quq1-LsthVGzsMbLRk0SRhCV2V7yE9qglUKJXKBZRS-8Z_PV--g-G0FoNk3Jvm5llpjs7wFnxJ2bePtUgVlv2gh38uZjvUgRpfwlqXrqKa6p32QxrIJ97o=w479-h596" width="479" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqqknevJwYlB5R2CzjODQhs2TYuC0CrCHa4fXNLXYkh5KiKFmftNbrflnFlWOnW9Ijc7fC7r6DLyYjfpUegFoZ61tAglCjKzRAYjK2mQ_q0LGzPXR0njNNbzxqkH2l_Y8SO63xWScDzoQQnDvrZs-BFskMNnLwR5aBAwsqum2ehOjUr1-sfBTThMfxtfo" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1620" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqqknevJwYlB5R2CzjODQhs2TYuC0CrCHa4fXNLXYkh5KiKFmftNbrflnFlWOnW9Ijc7fC7r6DLyYjfpUegFoZ61tAglCjKzRAYjK2mQ_q0LGzPXR0njNNbzxqkH2l_Y8SO63xWScDzoQQnDvrZs-BFskMNnLwR5aBAwsqum2ehOjUr1-sfBTThMfxtfo=w478-h604" width="478" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs0KoozDtVr3Fv2iGI2VPcW5-m_o-HO8Cxh3nJWkr-KtG2R2iJ39HSYR3BtuSvWzOfPcnOwVnneVyIhrsV4VC8N0pK1A32vDGguPZS69Iv5rBmnjgjxUuYBYorIDY_kUMf4DIdHRPIfuYhD71-CYEApbBEPoZET_IiADA5FYd5Ws7Yt6jLv7HsEBtBC94" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1686" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs0KoozDtVr3Fv2iGI2VPcW5-m_o-HO8Cxh3nJWkr-KtG2R2iJ39HSYR3BtuSvWzOfPcnOwVnneVyIhrsV4VC8N0pK1A32vDGguPZS69Iv5rBmnjgjxUuYBYorIDY_kUMf4DIdHRPIfuYhD71-CYEApbBEPoZET_IiADA5FYd5Ws7Yt6jLv7HsEBtBC94=w477-h578" width="477" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1nNeMvpbPCoFNr1DfuyW9v-mmRbMi1e_Gz722-Ir5ZHkUc59hTfH6_KCH8ngwGUxJmNmopQAVaGdaSu9nFEXnUFCrc5L-0HRwyw2emZihYocL6N1ZTOqxlOkhxUEfdsBF8KsgEzlLHSpZIb4F3ZWSPqRUDMNtfya3qv1swEgWWA8jSnu1QsNJmwhLhiQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1886" height="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1nNeMvpbPCoFNr1DfuyW9v-mmRbMi1e_Gz722-Ir5ZHkUc59hTfH6_KCH8ngwGUxJmNmopQAVaGdaSu9nFEXnUFCrc5L-0HRwyw2emZihYocL6N1ZTOqxlOkhxUEfdsBF8KsgEzlLHSpZIb4F3ZWSPqRUDMNtfya3qv1swEgWWA8jSnu1QsNJmwhLhiQ=w476-h517" width="476" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2K4m0E7gk_EP5D94suG_FBOFsIfLtFgv1S79QqfQ6O9BrZiQbOw0b7aDOy01y2mLzdlGadkrRXbu2dIxTvz6O9TtC57CUkuXvFiu89tgCIRc_tU-Bae3AY6BCtfGndkQI1A_I2-2YprInpQBAwv8HEW26zl9iSMxSYXq5C1yIzZ5eoO_5Wg5Fqj3wtKM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1382" height="704" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2K4m0E7gk_EP5D94suG_FBOFsIfLtFgv1S79QqfQ6O9BrZiQbOw0b7aDOy01y2mLzdlGadkrRXbu2dIxTvz6O9TtC57CUkuXvFiu89tgCIRc_tU-Bae3AY6BCtfGndkQI1A_I2-2YprInpQBAwv8HEW26zl9iSMxSYXq5C1yIzZ5eoO_5Wg5Fqj3wtKM=w475-h704" width="475" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-11993367714116367812024-02-14T00:00:00.001-06:002024-02-14T00:00:00.236-06:00You Can Be My Boa Any Time<p>Like every year for the past 15 years, I had a bunch of those cute, vintage kiddie <b>Valentine</b> cards to share. But then a few days ago I found this sinsational homemade sentiment postmarked "1977" and oddly tucked in an old book I had recently purchased (and to say it trumped all other planned post items for today is really putting it mildly!) Unfolding it slowly, --and popping a few staples in the process!!! --I had a deep down feeling this wasn't going to be any ordinary, sappy <b>Valentine.</b> Three folds later I was proven quite correct with a bit of sexy double entendre accompanying a sizzling image: <b><i>"You can be my boa any time..."</i></b> she whispers from her soft bed of pillows, draped in nothing but a feather boa. (Names have been blurred to protect the not-so-innocent...)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia_Q7nxLb1NhnYZm60RYa1gbKFGnNTfgfWr9N-eCoNn0BtICRag9GF2X7X9tUbfIESv28j6AcOQkt7VyxtBIIj38I5pa1untXdCWS05MwEmyKk8KyiwoDdNowyXRsXRe5Y6wWuw5hMEEZC7l8UjqWiC4ZTWXWSl4RRB-LIYRBRBSFZxER_bgJaGABnGiI" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="1920" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia_Q7nxLb1NhnYZm60RYa1gbKFGnNTfgfWr9N-eCoNn0BtICRag9GF2X7X9tUbfIESv28j6AcOQkt7VyxtBIIj38I5pa1untXdCWS05MwEmyKk8KyiwoDdNowyXRsXRe5Y6wWuw5hMEEZC7l8UjqWiC4ZTWXWSl4RRB-LIYRBRBSFZxER_bgJaGABnGiI=w567-h411" width="567" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj92jJS4l2mA45U1VVQOsktH7jxtBrVxFigkn9KMW_e94XgZhMJoFGkrfDsRyiD3JXz3sOdfjX8GTyL5WjPwwg9WxrsW_ARFRULCDLqCARSU2Ngx87HmUVeqXQ60cHimO7fUFf93xXudFEoMm7fB_9OWfHKQfN3Ltf1sLdyHTE7sc0KVxIA7eOAQDPnUSU" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1419" data-original-width="1920" height="419" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj92jJS4l2mA45U1VVQOsktH7jxtBrVxFigkn9KMW_e94XgZhMJoFGkrfDsRyiD3JXz3sOdfjX8GTyL5WjPwwg9WxrsW_ARFRULCDLqCARSU2Ngx87HmUVeqXQ60cHimO7fUFf93xXudFEoMm7fB_9OWfHKQfN3Ltf1sLdyHTE7sc0KVxIA7eOAQDPnUSU=w566-h419" width="566" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5R3uwXFBLowKE3MgtWGmq5WcXQfgeQ-0qx00SFqC-8oQJxGtiVdL0fYi8nHFLr-FjY8-2BevyNLw5TYeVnoeDQd1sovkUH5QjUgjUKZzWkn6G8C6YuW5TqM9OFLsXno1laPksiW6ri-E_bR84ORXQnMG9YovRgsBJ682TIkWvXXhoxFLHQFyGLPB2yx8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="1920" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5R3uwXFBLowKE3MgtWGmq5WcXQfgeQ-0qx00SFqC-8oQJxGtiVdL0fYi8nHFLr-FjY8-2BevyNLw5TYeVnoeDQd1sovkUH5QjUgjUKZzWkn6G8C6YuW5TqM9OFLsXno1laPksiW6ri-E_bR84ORXQnMG9YovRgsBJ682TIkWvXXhoxFLHQFyGLPB2yx8=w566-h430" width="566" /></a></div><p></p><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-69420273300290225502024-02-11T08:39:00.001-06:002024-02-11T08:41:40.353-06:00Lady Mayfair Lips<p>Candy has always been a huge part of <b>Valentine's Day</b>, and what better way to celebrate your lustful hunger for love than with a titanic tin overflowing with toffees and chocolates! Even better when the emphasis of the midcentury English product name is focused on madame mascot's lips which fantastically form into the very first letter of the popular candy brand name-- in this case, <b>Mayfair!</b> Mmmm, ain't she sweet? Tastes just like chocolate! I've been looking for this tin for years, so how perfectly poetic to finally find one in the same week as <b>Valentines Day!</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAE4yIcC-1FCVbOGkpZgZztYUJ8ZuViKQcM06nnLF0HGFKpbJEuLImJ4Wsv0YjEmZkuN7-QOdMCjlinQO_mVEUaaL5FFf-ZoesPOmJjWVPCFdEjcFdZbHK9p95vAnY89AUYMKOcMuY1fb4gT3p7IjtCRHIJ4xrRtehT32cLkfZv_GY0bZeRj75XQlvEdw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1819" data-original-width="1819" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAE4yIcC-1FCVbOGkpZgZztYUJ8ZuViKQcM06nnLF0HGFKpbJEuLImJ4Wsv0YjEmZkuN7-QOdMCjlinQO_mVEUaaL5FFf-ZoesPOmJjWVPCFdEjcFdZbHK9p95vAnY89AUYMKOcMuY1fb4gT3p7IjtCRHIJ4xrRtehT32cLkfZv_GY0bZeRj75XQlvEdw=w524-h524" width="524" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBNmVEzhhES-UZMgShfZnj5Ito7myMY7xEi55WEUpgXOq4yt4G76GfaMukiPplrTkH4gyuAA493d1dSINc4wn_WItzvTcJHuCka6BxjupnA02uRlLissZB4FrRmADdI8LBobhjHlVFM99GGKq714Q6BgHTEljJVLjIGtzgsXJ45rmh1p5OxYYC0tUNW0I" style="clear: left; 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This is one of the most beautiful paperweights I've ever seen, and depicts two lovers from long ago about to engage in some Victorian style smoochin' while surrounded by actual real encased items such as dried flowers, lace ribbon, and what appears to be either a small piece of braided rope, or possibly even hair (really hoping it's the latter!) A wonderful little scene presented with a great sense of color variety, depth, and textured detail. Slightly difficult to photograph from certain side angles, the polished glass is still quite clear, and the bottom side (not pictured) is covered in a piece of soft black felt. There isn't much information about anything similar to this online, but I was told that it was tagged as being from the early 1900's. 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Each pen includes two different ladies, and when you hold the pen upside down their little black one piece bikini "floats" away, leaving them naked as jaybirds. I edited the before and after images together because attempting to film a clip, as usual, is quite difficult with the size and endless curvature glare factors. The black and white pens work perfectly though, I assure you, unfortunately the red pen float technology no longer functions properly, and the girls are left exactly as you see them in their single, uncovered image. I'm not sure why I said "unfortunately" there...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipN0-5va__Z76I4cCxoaZLxers9kO3NAzVSz-RWsvrls72r4mTcd_-mBxtRvAlIurvl9xGQxaQAQ5kb60J889UxPp3UScz6Rd_0wnq8IFuTLRit4ZdAn6P8b4rge4GC6EuhW5fnCODOtgVuoYxIY7oVGa2miJWbN7AkYdPlpzjrwTtjaLk7mLBx0E1jDk" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="820" height="1098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipN0-5va__Z76I4cCxoaZLxers9kO3NAzVSz-RWsvrls72r4mTcd_-mBxtRvAlIurvl9xGQxaQAQ5kb60J889UxPp3UScz6Rd_0wnq8IFuTLRit4ZdAn6P8b4rge4GC6EuhW5fnCODOtgVuoYxIY7oVGa2miJWbN7AkYdPlpzjrwTtjaLk7mLBx0E1jDk=w453-h1098" width="453" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAKeMl4zpFdfDE6-2XmVXzIFUVdhd46NrYZTKhvc_rn97EFv4D7yYW0aeWlDU4tnmTixCTTNa_cGDd0Kae1hYSy4WXnaMmttPezdbBawtRdtn100aoKhT-V26BNWGpQBRxl-ukElFP4t68uv6nr9aRFytw9ulHKCszaNczhfdMvCaFzHNCHcY1GxrLw7g" style="clear: left; 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This is a Victorian era portrait pin, aka a mourning pin, or brooch / button, (also referred to as a sweetheart token), and she possesses one of the most other-worldly profiles from the past that I've ever encountered. That haunted, longing stare from over a hundred plus years gone... who has a good, melancholy tale to tell about her?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFS1YbYDuq1D8x_yGTb1ZMz1gDQ9dRLXYJN7iGgHlDMbs3sfF4N3hkE9lK7Rkz-I161-DJ0wUQ_QT1BDymxyN-FK7LO5Lt6qRBglJKAz1XYIxcT0JsrEdokJ3rJZzFtL6q1Wibw2DU4Lqupo6wnshxdYGwPvhpjS9YJHsKZj0Xh2UfZrbGm8jtKMw9xCM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFS1YbYDuq1D8x_yGTb1ZMz1gDQ9dRLXYJN7iGgHlDMbs3sfF4N3hkE9lK7Rkz-I161-DJ0wUQ_QT1BDymxyN-FK7LO5Lt6qRBglJKAz1XYIxcT0JsrEdokJ3rJZzFtL6q1Wibw2DU4Lqupo6wnshxdYGwPvhpjS9YJHsKZj0Xh2UfZrbGm8jtKMw9xCM=w565-h565" width="565" /></a></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI-5FZfdaaZokcAEUY0-xGk5STp7vjljGjp33NY48Tl3pKVZtqPqNUr2KcslQhYJzCLwR-7iDQBhbbg5BAWMIn1-y0lhu52IatwwTzSZZfBkmmhzqDwtMTDc60lDxmO27BHkGkFte9wjkA84gXDzE9JsvN4LmgNZqpeWKCsZYeRxkK9_xUP9gfAvuDwy4" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiI-5FZfdaaZokcAEUY0-xGk5STp7vjljGjp33NY48Tl3pKVZtqPqNUr2KcslQhYJzCLwR-7iDQBhbbg5BAWMIn1-y0lhu52IatwwTzSZZfBkmmhzqDwtMTDc60lDxmO27BHkGkFte9wjkA84gXDzE9JsvN4LmgNZqpeWKCsZYeRxkK9_xUP9gfAvuDwy4=w565-h565" width="565" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXf33u6thU5edu8MFtwkJLWyKX7havNor7ALfCf-qRJSwtG3bPOiVOnei4mT-yy06W74k8QYdRKxKchCMlhLxdQLOQvhdReI4c8AlF_Ig8mGP_MdO2SKUxoB3W6WcL_EkyqCzSGpL3Ha5KK6Arp1gi3K-m-BMlO38ZE4IKGSLVTwaeLUfyQVMiQQkxdbU" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1168" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXf33u6thU5edu8MFtwkJLWyKX7havNor7ALfCf-qRJSwtG3bPOiVOnei4mT-yy06W74k8QYdRKxKchCMlhLxdQLOQvhdReI4c8AlF_Ig8mGP_MdO2SKUxoB3W6WcL_EkyqCzSGpL3Ha5KK6Arp1gi3K-m-BMlO38ZE4IKGSLVTwaeLUfyQVMiQQkxdbU=w566-h618" width="566" /></a></div></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-24018782592865487932024-02-01T11:10:00.005-06:002024-02-01T11:33:26.034-06:00Swizzle Strippers '76<p>Not that every other month around here doesn't have its fair share of bare flesh, but February at AEET tends to be even friskier than most other months. Case in point, this revealing, sexy set of 6 Penthouse Pets "Swizzle Strippers!" Just get 'em wet and watch 'em strip! I actually attempted shooting some video to show exactly how well they work, unfortunately, a few of them aren't in the best condition and started to fall apart the very second liquid touched their bodies! Oh well, the hand on the box cover shows you how to do it, and all of that white overlay turns completely invisible, I assure you! Ahem. Soooo, mix up a couple of your favorite cocktails, and mix in a couple of gorgeous 70's Penthouse Magazine "Pets of the Month" as well! Hell, to be completely honest though, just about anything would make disgusting alcohol taste better! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY2niCl1URFSRhC7EMblv_kNZV91INmULSyiAo-RJyB1wXspw6s7JwI7yOxVk8S9_HpSvJ7kUmM6KwNeEG_aLYCF0Wt5xpWRJ1LU-xHoKzmDnHFpSPPAy_0zWwUZW-ENYBmm2Klg9d3B4TNtdZ0MZb3Pkg2LbxeO9IVtOmy_Rt55PdRuRQbG0hb7I63Tw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1920" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY2niCl1URFSRhC7EMblv_kNZV91INmULSyiAo-RJyB1wXspw6s7JwI7yOxVk8S9_HpSvJ7kUmM6KwNeEG_aLYCF0Wt5xpWRJ1LU-xHoKzmDnHFpSPPAy_0zWwUZW-ENYBmm2Klg9d3B4TNtdZ0MZb3Pkg2LbxeO9IVtOmy_Rt55PdRuRQbG0hb7I63Tw=w502-h330" width="502" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIoxmoSRR378ARK_uzgD4_aRyK4GhksJxfdXUcpxOSswJ6W1Vjl8J7kCsAJ_eCbw-vGioxppcVZ_MsHKvzQ9bxoeN26fa0zp0wEOyJpTK5YvpyPpf0ksayIrbFMM9p2SWPtTXPIflrLaHW6X9bX24HDcrjx-2W13mv1tZ4Vh5d9i_jaUfY26GM6vpV-JQ" style="clear: left; 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She's one tough lil cookie, and wearing a red dress that seriously seems to have a mind of its own! You'll see what I mean as this early <b>Warren Kramer</b> (really?!) classic thrills, chills, and probably even titillates you with an over abundance of revealing good girl art, plus some hilarious tough guy dialogue too. From <b>Avon's <a href="https://www.comics.org/issue/233747/" target="_blank">The Saint #4</a></b>, published in 1948.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv0cQKERcZyJKVc05RQewuF9K3IdNh5poxl159cSZ2EjiUL2QtST0UnQbAueinvWt0eG4cewFCD9L5EXfajS5LwhFYS4IUm_Tc9L4qV99rGtXVOF8_xKgXAcjSRbisRQ3cXUUUW9onsA3SmPhP47LW3p0e5-xoU50qAVpfRC1hySt0H_o6JBNwx7abobg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="961" height="765" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv0cQKERcZyJKVc05RQewuF9K3IdNh5poxl159cSZ2EjiUL2QtST0UnQbAueinvWt0eG4cewFCD9L5EXfajS5LwhFYS4IUm_Tc9L4qV99rGtXVOF8_xKgXAcjSRbisRQ3cXUUUW9onsA3SmPhP47LW3p0e5-xoU50qAVpfRC1hySt0H_o6JBNwx7abobg=w510-h765" width="510" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgll6-8CAdXKNq89sKynlgt5ZfkMy9_t_7U3vJk7FchG8koiugzom4d_92CSfH16ADWLjwHa2utr3ldAbI1ZFtCoU-5hcNKvmFVrfsh5SOsuFbns4L74Nc85StT9b-pxf9kwoEOROtO4gA8ir3rQTq5JDWqiU85jci17DKYujv1fdLRRFktQ_X6qBRBmY8" style="clear: left; 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Crumb</b>!) And yes, you'd be as surprised as me if you knew this cute lil thing even existed, let alone the other toys created in her image (google the astounding <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/831831117/amy-carter-doll-by-tom-mcpartland">Amy Carter Love Doll</a></b> from 1978 by <b>Tom McPartland</b>, for example!) They really played up the <b>"Peanut Power"</b> angle with this paper doll though, (I was barely a pre-teen during this era but I'll never forget that slogan), highlighted by a nutty, toothy peanut mascot among the other groovy 70's clothing choices to dress her up in. So what'll it be? A sailor? A dutch girl? The president's funkadelic daughter? 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Her overall body form is composed of a molded <b>Rubberlite </b>material, hence the extensive cracking all over, likely from years of sun and heat exposure in store front windows, as well as other various destructive display and storage elements. Her base is even a little warped as if at one point she was possibly melting sideways (!!), and as you can see, a previous owner attempted to fix her by adding a slanted piece of wood underneath said base. It sort of works. Sort of. Anyway, a few of my friends believe that her cracking condition gives her extra story and character. I think it sort of makes her look like she's carved out of wood, and when I initially set eyes upon her at the antique mall, I imagined a much more attractive mash-up between the mounted ship figurehead of <b>Hera</b> from <a href="https://bavatuesdays.com/hera/" target="_blank"><b>Jason and the Argonauts</b> </a>(1963), with the living wooden figurehead from <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiyvKVLH3ds" target="_blank">The Golden Voyage of Sinbad</a></b> (1973.) Check out another va-va-va-version of <b>Venus</b> from a 2017 auction site, by <b><i><a href="https://auctions.morphyauctions.com/Venus_Corsets_Lady_Countertop_Figure___-LOT258971.aspx" target="_blank">CLICKING HERE!</a></i></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPtNrdZljmKGaYZa6W4iN-OcuW4_9S8sa_i4FXCXjQKheL08UbpiaXbvjacZJe4QfY_WkqR42TnlKU-_NXG_bhGT5UM9YKDkUCE5qV45E-AQboMcUcSfFMI-fDbqLrubZW7uCyjxlk29MA143HnThuyiBXChpIJ38htoPeH9r6PV-6ZHsVNLrHgupUyCk" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="2048" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPtNrdZljmKGaYZa6W4iN-OcuW4_9S8sa_i4FXCXjQKheL08UbpiaXbvjacZJe4QfY_WkqR42TnlKU-_NXG_bhGT5UM9YKDkUCE5qV45E-AQboMcUcSfFMI-fDbqLrubZW7uCyjxlk29MA143HnThuyiBXChpIJ38htoPeH9r6PV-6ZHsVNLrHgupUyCk=w443-h349" width="443" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Made of heavy duty cast iron, he's an imposing face of freaky fertility glaring down from the wall. And though meant to be mounted by a fireplace (because it's a match safe after all), I think he compliments my framed antique print of the ever fertile <b>"Enchantress"</b> by <b>Rolf Armstrong</b> a bit better, --and I especially love the shadowy lighting and highlight assist from my office lamp below...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUsJuyK_3V2wto0_ZEABsCjejLrZebw0Me-PBYNrbw1hn0qhpHij2GMCNRT6r42IdhfgJwS3hsKm8h2UrUQVQi4JVsPL_nbHkwId1WRJ55YHyVMHza9888KlqYpheKU6mUg0KL4e6g45DFZAi3I3wT_wzhEWp_nmXLaS82zxLNzS3dYXIIdHqRAzOetNc" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1286" height="686" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUsJuyK_3V2wto0_ZEABsCjejLrZebw0Me-PBYNrbw1hn0qhpHij2GMCNRT6r42IdhfgJwS3hsKm8h2UrUQVQi4JVsPL_nbHkwId1WRJ55YHyVMHza9888KlqYpheKU6mUg0KL4e6g45DFZAi3I3wT_wzhEWp_nmXLaS82zxLNzS3dYXIIdHqRAzOetNc=w432-h686" width="432" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm so glad I also found the missing corner which had broken off at some point, and that I could repair it</span> too! A die-cut AND textured piece of vintage ephemera-- what a score! And fyi: nobody is judging anybody for thinking what they thought they initially saw / thought through the key-hole!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkzdx7OXYAH9IwrVm1RPJ2vEKBHcgeh2pnJ84v83jInRKuy-Gu561CEtmof5P9x3wM4EToQAW3qVDXVxXp-644Jx103KiwjtDR0thHUFY99ZrU4seZ6rWA969bakYf7zZIb8b0d1zK8YJreeIr1izOv4jMpMtIQuQBw06Fjx4Cn1KeqHPM5FhOJuD1m-g" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1188" height="882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkzdx7OXYAH9IwrVm1RPJ2vEKBHcgeh2pnJ84v83jInRKuy-Gu561CEtmof5P9x3wM4EToQAW3qVDXVxXp-644Jx103KiwjtDR0thHUFY99ZrU4seZ6rWA969bakYf7zZIb8b0d1zK8YJreeIr1izOv4jMpMtIQuQBw06Fjx4Cn1KeqHPM5FhOJuD1m-g=w511-h882" width="511" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7LQWKZQzk3NNzP5pU9AqVTU-C5-1Cu2eT_eUlaMl6RVUOaODVEwU5A5PPaBCzU7WL2hg481KDWxIfjOIsEoiHxX21KxrFyu37Zc4xT1_DDOvNvPtGZLCJHU8MGZ1UoUyFVsuv8eAyiK_Tm4c81WIAhs_waa2beQJV1B1B1VZWEsjOo6TkHhxS08s0eUU" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1812" data-original-width="2048" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7LQWKZQzk3NNzP5pU9AqVTU-C5-1Cu2eT_eUlaMl6RVUOaODVEwU5A5PPaBCzU7WL2hg481KDWxIfjOIsEoiHxX21KxrFyu37Zc4xT1_DDOvNvPtGZLCJHU8MGZ1UoUyFVsuv8eAyiK_Tm4c81WIAhs_waa2beQJV1B1B1VZWEsjOo6TkHhxS08s0eUU=w510-h452" width="510" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9vYug-LsXY3A5-ZXoxPwapGuY6RwPHwHku5KVhDEaXIykavghebNVqxf_oQbdz6ucbreo7-YRqTnxT6Kjq8qlLHdbxy7Zx73pGboSL3XiQY6DvusAkXcnSwF6SQeTb9yt3kCfFNnC96l18tdt_qi5owHn4PvhW_Or-Gi6LT1hYKEXyQsvez5VXJlx9jM" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9vYug-LsXY3A5-ZXoxPwapGuY6RwPHwHku5KVhDEaXIykavghebNVqxf_oQbdz6ucbreo7-YRqTnxT6Kjq8qlLHdbxy7Zx73pGboSL3XiQY6DvusAkXcnSwF6SQeTb9yt3kCfFNnC96l18tdt_qi5owHn4PvhW_Or-Gi6LT1hYKEXyQsvez5VXJlx9jM=w510-h680" width="510" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-83745831461301351372024-01-06T08:27:00.006-06:002024-01-07T09:31:02.273-06:00A Little Mourning for Leo and Ida<p>I found some interesting things around the end of 2023, one being a small-scale salesman sample of a tombstone made from a solid hunk of granite. And yes, it weighs a ton too! Why carry around the full-size versions while trudging door-to-door back in the day? There's definitely no need to send yourself to an early, backbreaking grave! They did this with highly detailed, doll-sized caskets and even mini vaults as well. They're very pricey, and quite collectable too. I also found an incredible assortment of deco era bisque figurines at a local estate sale. I'll be showing you more of these in upcoming posts as well, but for now here's one of them, a 1920's flapper with spit curled hair. Her head is a separate piece held on by a tiny strand of string so that her noggin can do a little bobbin' (some of you might remember the <b>Smitty</b> bisque nodder I posted <b><i><a href="https://andeverythingelsetoo.blogspot.com/2020/09/smitty.html" target="_blank">HERE </a></i></b>back in 2020.) Anyway, the funny thing about both of these finds was when I put them together on my desk: I set the flapper upright in front of the mini headstone, and then stepped back to take a few pix. As I zoomed everything into focus, her tiny head slowly tilted forward / down <b><i>ON ITS OWN</i></b>, into a sad mourning position. I'd be lying if I said that a chilly breeze suddenly blew through my office, and I will admit honestly that I still felt a slight tingle go right up my Karswellian spine. Of course, it's possible that she just knew little 'ol Leo and itty-bitty Ida. 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And I found it just in time to forget about posting it for the holidays, unfortunately, as we not only had covid invade our home, but also a family member passed away after a very long struggle with a completely different illness. So here it is, over a week later finally, beautifully packaged with a super illustration and die-cut window, and never worn too-- the <b>Hallmark Holly Paper Party Dress</b>! Maybe I'll shed a few pounds over 2024 and model it for you all next holiday season.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH8J746ooHKcYCOs4wID5Oj7cVMOIVVbuGCwjCZXLJUAzIOpcYC3DfvMdg9VT5OfiuPC81E1eGnaO2xoWo5sIoSXV-ucP0TKaX4FnMlVJvgL6MhgJYDsZbMMiOyZ4lFBmRMQQ3t4w9HwgRXy68IS-_R7RgXd3nVJH0LW3yQH8VG74DVymNT7g5r5irksQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1342" height="760" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiH8J746ooHKcYCOs4wID5Oj7cVMOIVVbuGCwjCZXLJUAzIOpcYC3DfvMdg9VT5OfiuPC81E1eGnaO2xoWo5sIoSXV-ucP0TKaX4FnMlVJvgL6MhgJYDsZbMMiOyZ4lFBmRMQQ3t4w9HwgRXy68IS-_R7RgXd3nVJH0LW3yQH8VG74DVymNT7g5r5irksQ=w497-h760" width="497" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKh9Se7HEm6epGrPiqQBpfyVuBGRAJgyFeuCiGYqSev9Sy0eiCkCqrId476Eo0UxSm3sMWsl-ZylWHOq127XgqPB5hjQTT-lBvjTKsHC8EWRBilWqj7egJFEIUS95tLD8SaDKclLixtdVuKJ4sndj36ck2E737u20Tx7iYaKPOe4OFyrtYs5z-jQP4d9w" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="661" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKh9Se7HEm6epGrPiqQBpfyVuBGRAJgyFeuCiGYqSev9Sy0eiCkCqrId476Eo0UxSm3sMWsl-ZylWHOq127XgqPB5hjQTT-lBvjTKsHC8EWRBilWqj7egJFEIUS95tLD8SaDKclLixtdVuKJ4sndj36ck2E737u20Tx7iYaKPOe4OFyrtYs5z-jQP4d9w=w496-h661" width="496" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjA8mFAXMPGJY-wiQKcKR1AQsiBK4uxfis09HvxwUFNRTStQxMJeCiwRo03zqhkKcJ38dYGMu_zIvmMz39ohRFK6N9Ru-Bh0djjUBfY64YixYZcwfJXoY35fPDbV5Yyi_5eWqKc5_xXtT3x9PlfTQa6H9AFhm5fb9iZ4LyOBj8EBfzXMUgHMD1yVhDdhUU" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1500" height="676" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjA8mFAXMPGJY-wiQKcKR1AQsiBK4uxfis09HvxwUFNRTStQxMJeCiwRo03zqhkKcJ38dYGMu_zIvmMz39ohRFK6N9Ru-Bh0djjUBfY64YixYZcwfJXoY35fPDbV5Yyi_5eWqKc5_xXtT3x9PlfTQa6H9AFhm5fb9iZ4LyOBj8EBfzXMUgHMD1yVhDdhUU=w496-h676" width="496" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFos4Fa3O3CAfNBUMPq6A0Vm8gnIqH9zotwU7rPQ_Nn7aKrWZ7W5fUahBliDse_KGPEXk7eW3mv_ptNoRInCznl94oW-l2NnTIkTGn1EES4GxOGuB-IQNP6cLmE8xmTu2omvp9h2cFtAuoxN5viejxehM-aYfRgWBaX9aCEc6e98HYkSt8ScZVOHVvgHY" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="594" height="799" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFos4Fa3O3CAfNBUMPq6A0Vm8gnIqH9zotwU7rPQ_Nn7aKrWZ7W5fUahBliDse_KGPEXk7eW3mv_ptNoRInCznl94oW-l2NnTIkTGn1EES4GxOGuB-IQNP6cLmE8xmTu2omvp9h2cFtAuoxN5viejxehM-aYfRgWBaX9aCEc6e98HYkSt8ScZVOHVvgHY=w496-h799" width="496" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2136311233296776036.post-90093013842978822222023-12-31T08:22:00.004-06:002023-12-31T09:15:48.901-06:00I Married a Zombie<p>If you just got massacred over at <b>THOIA <i><a href="https://thehorrorsofitall.blogspot.com/2023/12/midnight-massacre.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></i></b>, then welcome to the next stop in your <b>New Years Evil </b>midnight plans! It's another classic cut from the joltin' June 1953 issue of <b><a href="https://www.atlastales.com/issue/280" target="_blank">Astonishing #25</a></b>. So let's ring in 2024 with a real dead ringer-- out with the mold and in with the grue-(some!) Yes friends, this creepy corpse parade / conga line ain't over until the fat lady screams... <b>HAPPY NEW FEAR!</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ9lJgeAMgURON9c59OKh0tbGDCwX40WQeUjiOoCHTo0Flzm7SZzytspxNEWqI1A-IuOe1HPW269hG2BK1BxUushAg__S9faerZ6s4Iirny86Ynqu0tWAQfIqqAi9bkYLntbxdJ_iuYRIxFwhxOEFlDksNSCu4moMLSCNuP73JqDrRStpaJm93Djqiz3o" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="1081" height="749" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ9lJgeAMgURON9c59OKh0tbGDCwX40WQeUjiOoCHTo0Flzm7SZzytspxNEWqI1A-IuOe1HPW269hG2BK1BxUushAg__S9faerZ6s4Iirny86Ynqu0tWAQfIqqAi9bkYLntbxdJ_iuYRIxFwhxOEFlDksNSCu4moMLSCNuP73JqDrRStpaJm93Djqiz3o=w512-h749" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif8AtNSmfiQEhYau7htDvP7KrfJPjX-dSLthNfvKSsW_GoFlxpmhcCjfN9wyYDGjg8qlgGUEK5_mVJ9ui8fa9SfxFO8rqf0n2cbD6e2kpRM4v4px-XhYmSl3H0eqgGZl6b-JsFHvCWsKweF99_Kt9oSkNRT0W6b_GxIUoiNF8UfMTzK7KdN0wpK6XfxTU" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="1050" height="748" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif8AtNSmfiQEhYau7htDvP7KrfJPjX-dSLthNfvKSsW_GoFlxpmhcCjfN9wyYDGjg8qlgGUEK5_mVJ9ui8fa9SfxFO8rqf0n2cbD6e2kpRM4v4px-XhYmSl3H0eqgGZl6b-JsFHvCWsKweF99_Kt9oSkNRT0W6b_GxIUoiNF8UfMTzK7KdN0wpK6XfxTU=w511-h748" width="511" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb8lHWe1pSEC8wV_DxzLoiPJyi0Gy0KkjnrQRKVW6ekRwnuKzXJdUQ-G3qYmHiD8oPE4nSzq1f-JmDh0yBps2YC2QoTBiYX06nugVVbaXzL8Ib-cJ5gLS4UoaeY2p5VNyyMtlvPsrFBhIVdO0xOY5T7Wh-Nfo9rbif5yscUS0EXbp1R3pYfgHNso13IvY" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="1061" height="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb8lHWe1pSEC8wV_DxzLoiPJyi0Gy0KkjnrQRKVW6ekRwnuKzXJdUQ-G3qYmHiD8oPE4nSzq1f-JmDh0yBps2YC2QoTBiYX06nugVVbaXzL8Ib-cJ5gLS4UoaeY2p5VNyyMtlvPsrFBhIVdO0xOY5T7Wh-Nfo9rbif5yscUS0EXbp1R3pYfgHNso13IvY=w513-h750" width="513" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLRBFjbqR66WPdk4qV5FPqR4pGxDsc7Ec5_rPcy-EeDCvPQPF0YxACnN_PTxaxkgEBenlCtk9MWJ7JzS7HxaIuEDhJdjulCeqYaftTm3rSs7M8KNxLCjFyWdrMM1qgvhuP_M1GRVwK6lkBoyc0eiDhBrMrUHXbvwlJidcEV_hYI7SJnESQ2Mo1xfe7V5A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1558" data-original-width="1062" height="752" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLRBFjbqR66WPdk4qV5FPqR4pGxDsc7Ec5_rPcy-EeDCvPQPF0YxACnN_PTxaxkgEBenlCtk9MWJ7JzS7HxaIuEDhJdjulCeqYaftTm3rSs7M8KNxLCjFyWdrMM1qgvhuP_M1GRVwK6lkBoyc0eiDhBrMrUHXbvwlJidcEV_hYI7SJnESQ2Mo1xfe7V5A=w514-h752" width="514" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr1ymkkub5mPnIeaPFtayhPIrjgHVN3VAmQ4TSY4Tla7FQq4y6eOKHLfeosu2bA8khvz4g1y8NEKLDxlfEsgiSkI2_GtBg6QG2Jy_mPRfoEv1jm2NVRY0McyTo8UHwNfvHsW_oi3Qd4qviS1Ia-jTeX_lt1YCNkapEGn-rM1tEce8zlRFE5UcgxCVfdn8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1559" data-original-width="1061" height="757" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr1ymkkub5mPnIeaPFtayhPIrjgHVN3VAmQ4TSY4Tla7FQq4y6eOKHLfeosu2bA8khvz4g1y8NEKLDxlfEsgiSkI2_GtBg6QG2Jy_mPRfoEv1jm2NVRY0McyTo8UHwNfvHsW_oi3Qd4qviS1Ia-jTeX_lt1YCNkapEGn-rM1tEce8zlRFE5UcgxCVfdn8=w514-h757" width="514" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBZ28qHiZ6H-Rw7JcNsDVP2jgf7-xnMMLVXfY7Pgj3dZdE_cVi99kxlaLXy7OTY2rHM6E5ATM9pWyWHmYL_A4Pe0Weyl950qvhQ7AHD5d37f_CVjRUaVRgBuuBpZOH_9C62rVDSy1r0l3hdvAPlYWXCSmM8lkVAMxtHT-Bl9DI6dzzPkpP_JTcR2pc4Uw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="979" height="771" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBZ28qHiZ6H-Rw7JcNsDVP2jgf7-xnMMLVXfY7Pgj3dZdE_cVi99kxlaLXy7OTY2rHM6E5ATM9pWyWHmYL_A4Pe0Weyl950qvhQ7AHD5d37f_CVjRUaVRgBuuBpZOH_9C62rVDSy1r0l3hdvAPlYWXCSmM8lkVAMxtHT-Bl9DI6dzzPkpP_JTcR2pc4Uw=w514-h771" width="514" /></a></div><p></p>Mr. Karswellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889717828895556186noreply@blogger.com6