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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:14 PM
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    I collect fabric, esp. 30s stuff, cats, old magazines, and old books and Nancy Drew books, something I loved as a kid! Oh, and also those Aunt Martha embrodery things, I love those!
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:15 PM
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    Orchids.
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:18 PM
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    oh wow, i collect tea pots,buttons, glass paper weights, angels, funny santa ornaments,pincushions, thimbles and childrens old sewing machines. I also have a huge collection packed away of cows and owls, tea cups, and childrens tea sets
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:23 PM
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    I collect carnival glassware and oil lamps with the finger holds.
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:27 PM
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    Glass telephone insulators like these:

    [img]http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/as...pdos046019.jpg[/img]

    Niloak castware like this (Niloak was made here in Saline County, AR):

    [img]http://www.atoncer.com/art-pottery/n...led%20Vase.jpg[/img]

    And Niloak swirlware like this:

    [img]http://www.whatsupmag.com/Images/2008/09/home/041.jpg[/img]
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:29 PM
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    I will occasionally buy a piece of carnival glass, IF is is a great price.
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:34 PM
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    Ok Eddie , I give what is a glass telephone insulator ?
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by sharon b
    Ok Eddie , I give what is a glass telephone insulator ?
    They're those thingies on the top of telephone poles that insulate the wood from the wires:

    [img]http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thum...phone-pole.jpg[/img]
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:39 PM
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    Thanks would never have guessed :lol:
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    Old 05-05-2010, 07:44 PM
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    I collect M an M candy dispensers, things with a smiley face on it, spools of thread, sharpy markers? And Marvin the Martian itmes. Oh and I have been collecting dust bunnies here lately.
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