Ephemera
Son of Big Chief Tablet
My last post was about the evolution of the Big Chief Tablet and all of the wonderful cover illustrations of this standard school supply. . So today I just want to focus on the covers from the 1970′s. . They are “so” my generation. . Looks like the ad execs over at Mead Corp. thought [...]
Hurrah! July 4
Hurrah! July 4 . . Another vintage postcard from Double D Ranch’s ephemera collection. It is marked “#332 copyright 1908 P. Sanden”. A quick internet search didn’t turn up anything on P. Sanden but, I sure do love the the creativity of these two wannabe, patriotic cowboys! .
Papa
. Happy Papa’s Day! . This postcard is from Double D Ranch’s™ ephemera collection of western themed postcards. It was published in 1902 by H.H. Tammen, Denver Co. .
My Friends Have Always Been Cowgirls
. Oh, I love this little tee! It has so many of my favorite things. It started with a vintage photograph of Prairie Rose Henderson and went wild from there. I started doodling and ended up with: “Play Nice Be Free” – because we all should a guitar & musical notes - because I want [...]
Wishing You Verdant Pastures
. Happy St. Paddy’s Day, Y’all! I hope this greeting finds you riding with your sweetheart, in a verdant pasture strewn with crisp white daisies, and a purple mountain majesty for your backdrop! – the Double D Ranch family .
Junking on the Postcard Junket
I ran up to Austin for the day to catch the Capital of Texas Postcard Show and Sale. I met some nice folks, picked up some great cards, and came home with some wicked hangnails from digging in boxes all day. Next time I’m wearing gloves! . . Here is my favorite find from the [...]
Rebel Yell
You are going to need a rebel yell if you are interested in this confederate flag coming up at auction next week. Minimum bid starts at $60,000 and is estimated to fetch $175,000. . . The auction catalog says lot 2373 is a Spectacular confederate battle flag captured at the Gettysburg campaign…. This flag was [...]
Nephew Buster and Cowgirl Cupid
I have a fun little collection of western valentines and since today is Valentines Day I want to share one with you. This one has me scratching my head a bit – Why is cupid throwing a heart lasso at a train? And do you think that saddle is giving that bare-bottom a bit of [...]
Design History 101: American Rodeo
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Let ‘er Buck, Baby!
. WHOO-WE – Ride’em, Cowgirl! It is the start of the rodeo season here in Texas, my friends, and we are all over it. I’m crazy about rodeos – especially the big ones because it’s always a fashion show…and I LOVE fashion shows! So to kick start the season, I’m going to feature some of [...]
