Enjoy Using Vintage Diner Ware Mugs

Been using these diner ware/restaurant ware mugs for years. Not particularly rare, usually easy to find if you're out there scouring flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops. They're mid-century mugs that hold about 6 oz. of liquid, quite a contrast to today's single coffee order that can hold as much as 30 oz!

The "VICTOR" mug was originally manufactured for the armed services during WWll. Bit of interesting history about the "VICTOR" mug here. The mug with the green band has no markings.

According to 'Ai'  Ultima China was originally owned by Anchor Hocking from 1980 to 1988, and it is currently owned by World Tableware, based in Wallingford, Connecticut. Ultima China diner ware mugs were first produced by Buffalo Pottery, which began manufacturing restaurant ware in 1903.

Vintage Singer / Bentwood Case

This was a very cool vintage find! Early 1940's-50's Portable Electric Singer Sewing Machine in good working order complete with foot pedal, original manual, all accessories in original box and key to securely lock the Bentwood Case.

Most of the time it was stored in a closet and occasionaly saw the light of day when displayed in my sewing room. Gifted it to a woman who appreciated vintage items and enjoyed sewing. Went to a good home:)
 

Late-flowering Thoroughwort

This plant was identified as late boneset, or late-flowering thoroughwort, by Plant Finder. 

According to Ai  the Late-flowering Thoroughwort, also known as Eupatorium serotinum, is a perennial plant native to North America that blooms from August to October. It features clusters of small white flowers and is known to attract various pollinators, including butterflies and bees.

Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

This caterpillar stopped wiggling long enough for me to capture this shot the other day.

This Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar (white caterpillar) will eventually metamorphose into a Lophocampa caryae...or the hickory tiger moth. 

If curious, check out PennState Extension or you can learn a bit more info from Wikipedia. 

These caterpillars are very apparent in the fall. If you have sensitive skin, beware...the hairs may irritate the skin.

 
 

One Pretty Tiny Flower

                               'There are always flowers for those who want to see them." 

                                                                                        ~ Henry Matisse 

American Burnweed

"What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered."

               ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

Vintage Emerson Bakelite Radio 1946

 

This was a terrific find!

An Emerson Radio.

Model 522.

An old 5-tube radio with bakelite case.

 

 

It works!

Love the Art Deco look!

Measures 11" W x 8" H x 5" D