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CarrieAnne 05-05-2010 07:14 PM

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!

Candace 05-05-2010 07:15 PM

Orchids.

thequilterslink 05-05-2010 07:18 PM

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

GMA 05-05-2010 07:23 PM

I collect carnival glassware and oil lamps with the finger holds.

Eddie 05-05-2010 07:27 PM

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]

Pam 05-05-2010 07:29 PM

I will occasionally buy a piece of carnival glass, IF is is a great price.

sharon b 05-05-2010 07:34 PM

Ok Eddie , I give what is a glass telephone insulator ?

Eddie 05-05-2010 07:37 PM


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]

sharon b 05-05-2010 07:39 PM

Thanks would never have guessed :lol:

cjomomma 05-05-2010 07:44 PM

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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