- photo by Martin Lynn
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It's the end of a long chapter for us. I have raked up my last pinecone. We were lucky to have had this unique experience, and will treasure our happy memories.
Wild burros at Lake Pleasant.
Of course there were people, lots of them. And all kinds.
Maxwell Parish's Humpty Dumpty on the cover of Life Magazine from 1921, originally 15 cents! framed $29.
Cowboy boots.
And a little free library with Snoopy and Woodstock on top..
I overheard this antique dealer say he was clearing out all of this lovely stuff, since "the market has changed." I don't know what antique stores will carry if not this.
Two cookie jars, which probably no one uses anymore so they are definitely antique! One is $10 and the other has a $50 sticker. Both in perfect shape and very sweet. I actually like the $10 one better.
Horsey.
Collectible mugs including the Star Trek crew and one from Old Tucson that has made its way up here.
Here we have a game for UCLA Alumni that plays off of Monopoly. My first job out of college was at UCLA but this is a new one to me. Also a Crossword Puzzle Dictionary which no one uses anymore because Google is easier.
Casey Jones - The Cannonball Express No. 9 was a pedal car for a kid. And a model gas station.
This lady was also a vendor. Who brought her pooch along.
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A sweet little cow cream pitcher.
An advertising clock "Compliments of John Finzer & Bros" a company that sold tobacco in Louisville under several labels, some on the clock face, from 1866. And a giant eyeball of unknown purpose/utility.
Duck Decoys.
And then this.
I don't think these guys were shopping, since they look like they are traveling light for a long trip. But they were down there, maybe lost!
African baskets.
Several lovely china sets.
Of course, since I had to get rid of my blue glass collection, I would find some nice additions.
And Clarinets! I used to play one of the in my high school band!
I always see masks!
The same guy had boxes of nice silver and silver plate. I am sorry if these things are just going to disappear.
And Rosie the Riveter!
This is a Harley-Devidson hog, like new, only $18. And a Hershey's kiss. I am not sure it does anything but look cute.
crab pots.
These two just looked nice.
These two, artichokes and hands, were not together. I don't know what either of them are for! But both were in perfect shape, whatever they are.
The Senior Center had a table of great painted rocks.
Lots of old tins. Both of these are for tobacco products.
Oars, life rings, pilot's wheel, lines (you can never have enough lines!)
I saw two Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, so maybe kids still read those books. We did!
Thanks to the Anacortes Rotary Club who sponsors this event and does all the work organizing, promoting, setting up, etc!
Time again for the great Anacortes Garage Sale on Commercial Avenue! Lots of junk, crafts, furniture, boat stuff, car stuff, and some great antiques and collectibles. I saw some terrific things but came away with just 3 used jigsaw puzzles and a lot of photos. I've worked too hard at downsizing to bring anything else home. Bruce sat this one out this year. But I walked 4,180 steps down there!
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Books and literary items! The Red Riding Hood is $30.
You will be relived to know that there is still demand for dinosaurs. And a supply of them.
But there is still more stuff!
Cowbells, bargain priced, and an antique telephone.
Old Singer sewing machines.
This was a vendor selling Venus Fly Traps.
A sign of the times - some dudes were selling these 3-D printed plastic dragons and other creatures. I also saw lego art.
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Pony.
Nestled in between the china and crystal were two vegetable tureens, a cabbage and a pumpkin. I must admit I don't think I have ever used a tureen. At least I know what they are.
We'll just stop here. I think this year it was a slightly smaller show but with plenty of stuff to see and buy. Not the best weather either so a little smaller crowd. It was, as always, amazing.
There is always a lot of nautical stuff for the boaters. A lot is nice and a lot is just used.
Plus a bunch of old coffee cans to go with them.
Houses on Ninth Street
I had a long walk of several blocks up Ninth Street to my car after the street fair, and it is part of historic Anacortes with many older homes. So I took some photos of a few of them. There are many neighborhoods like this is Anacortes.
Ageless John Wayne, $60
More old metal toys, including a wind-up Rocket Racer and a John Deere Tractor.
Lots of nice colored glass, which I wish I could collect! here is a pretty piece sitting next to a silly chicken.
Thrilling Wonder Stories was a science fiction magazine published from 1929 to 1955. The price I see on the top one is 15 cents. A fine example of pulp fiction and now collectible, selling for $25 or so. And there were lots of comic books.
Parker Brothers game with great art work. The tag says 1930's.
Really bad art.
Paper doll books. I used to play with those when I was 10!
Handsome old clock.
Bears and Bunnies.
July 19, 1995
I did not look inside this one, but it says it is a calendar.
I didn't even realize this said "Hammond" on it until I got home and looked at my photos! Invented by James Bartlett Hammond and first manufactured in 1885. I found one just like this on Ebay for $500. The "Multiplex" meant it had two different type faces.
Timeless Marilyn, $20
For the bar on your pirate boat.
Maybe they are related to these white figures, who were definitely eye catching. Posed next to a bunch of antlers.
I always see some advertising art on beer trays especially. No one does this stuff anymore; soulless digital robots are taking over.
Lots of trunks. Not sure how you get one of these home though.
This table was really very touching and something I haven't seen here before. An adult daughter lost her Dad this year and she was selling all his boating stuff, including a lovely wooden rowboat with oars, motor and trailer. He looked like he loved his boating life and was a happy guy. It says "May his treasures bring you joy!" So I hope all his stuff found good homes. I am sure it was sad to let it go.
And I don't even know what these are, but they are tiny figures for something.
And this one was just wacky!