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Entries from January 2012

Where are Carnival Straws? And Where to Find Good Flexible Drinking Straws?

January 29th, 2012 · 2 Comments

classic American straws

One of the classic American brands of drinking straws was Carnival Flexible Straws. Founded in 1952, Carnival was one of many household brands that have disappeared in recent years. For a time they were made by Clear Shield National, part of Envirodyne. They were also apparently associated with Diamond Brands. Roadfood.com says that they were [...]

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Tags: Grocery

Sanford Mr. Sketch Markers; Are They As Good As They Were?

January 24th, 2012 · 2 Comments

Vintage Sanford Mr. Sketch Scented Markers Box Set

Since the 1970s, the greatest magic marker for kids has been the Sanford Mr. Sketch. You know this one; its a set of a dozen or so markers, all water soluble, that smell like their colors. They are sold in sets of different sizes, including 4, 8, 12 and 16. They have great cult appeal; [...]

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Tags: Art · Office

History of Mason Pearson Brushes

January 23rd, 2012 · No Comments

British Mason PEarson brushes

LONDON – Funny how a small, old brand can captivate a current audience. Such is the appeal of Mason Pearson brushes. In many cases, brands such as Mason Pearson just disappear, with the company shutting down production and at best, farming out production to Asia, and at worst, shutting it all down altogether. This did [...]

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Tags: Health and Beauty