10.09.2009

{vintage} black friday no. 3

this black hatbox is vintage black perfection, in my eyes...it is worn but very sturdy and has a lovely old ivory interior.


the worn spots and scratches only make it more appealing

i'm truly bursting with joy over these gorgeous old cameras! i found all three waiting for me in a glass display case at a local thrift store...for only 5.99 each! i don't know if that price was a steal or a rip-off, in fact. but to me, it was worth every penny - i've wanted a couple of these for some time - but just never ran across any. and really, isn't that the question: what is this worth to me?










and here's a "photography" quote i really like:
All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice. - Elliott Erwitt
i just love simple truths:)

23 comments:

  1. Fabulous VBF post! I just love that hatbox!! What a treasure! And the cameras, WOW, awesome!! Funny, we both had cameras on our mind for VBF although you have the real deal, I just have photos :)

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  2. Love your hatbox! It is fabulous!

    Smiles!
    Michelle

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  3. Gorgeous pics...great quote too, so true!!!

    :) T

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  4. lovely! do you store anything in the hat box? i'm thinking cream trims would be so pretty in there. :)

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  5. Great post! Just love those old cameras.

    Have a great weekend,
    Miranda

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  6. Old hat boxes are best, love the simplicity of your vintage black one ... the cameras are wonderful!! I found my cameras at a flea market and paid $15 for three ... so if you got ripped off, so did I! ; )

    Happy VBF!!

    xo
    Jill

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  7. Love the cameras - aren't they fantastic? The black and silver graphics are wonderful. And the hatbox is perfect!

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  8. Lovely cameras, I only have one of the box brownies and would love to find a similar to use them as bookends :-) Love the hat box too.

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  9. Wow, $5.99 each for the cameras..you scored, girl! They are just great! Have a great VBF
    My Best
    Gale

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  10. I am loving it all. You're right. The hat box rocks! ~Mindy

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  11. I so love old vintage camera's I just wish they could tell the stoies of all the souls they photographed...how cool would that be?
    Happy VBF!
    Beth

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  12. Love your finds....and that quote...perfect and so true!!!

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  13. nice cameras.
    I didn't even think about showing that for Black Friday.

    blessings

    barbara jean

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  14. Love everything, but I really love the hatbox. It looks like leather...julie

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  15. You make everything look so lovely on your blog!

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  16. Love the black hat box! What a great find!

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  17. Love the old camera's. Hope you have a great Sunday, T

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  18. So true and I do love your cameras! Amazing blog and I will follow you my fearless leader!

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  19. I just discovered your blog and I love it! You have great style, I see a lot of commonalities between us. I'm a follower now!
    All the best,
    Anne

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  20. Love your black.
    Cameras a great idea for a post. I've just set up a 'travel' section at the store, and cameras fit so nice there.

    Re Crow's nest shipping.

    Flat fee of $5.00.
    Let me know if you are still interested. Send me your email address and i will send pay pal invoice if you are set up for it.

    Blessings
    Barbara jean

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  21. Hauntingly beautiful! Your decor is so fabulous!!

    I can't wait to see 2009's ;)

    Bwuahahahaaaaaaaa ~ thank you for being a delightful part of the festivities!!

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