It seems like Vintage has seen a resurgence but I was unexpectedly surprised to see vintage typewriters being offered on One Kings Lane recently by a company that I had not heard of, Kasbah Mod. This made me think that it’s time to be in with the old.
I’m a practical person, so I got to thinking, “What’s their use?” Yes, they are functional but have more of a decorative quality than useful in today’s contemporary, computer-oriented world, even though these are completely rebuilt, artistically designed models with the original 1873 typewriter technology. Regardless, I think a reflection to the past is a good thing. It reminds one of where and how far we have come and pays tribute to design that tends to outlast time.
Here are a few that stood out among the group.
This reminded me of a search I did recently for an old time book strap, the kind I remember from the 70’s and 80’s. For the life of me, I could not find anything that was easy to use or not made in China or Japan. Here’s what I found.
I was looking for something not as complex, just one band. Although I like this one better, I still could not find the one-band, simple book strap that I remembered.
I finally found what I was looking for with Book Band It made in Indianapolis. Too much time had gone by and I needed it to hold my file folders together so I could clear away 2011 and start 2012’s office organization, that I resorted to what I had on hand — 3/4″ wide velcro. Actually, this was not a bad idea and long lasting as it comes in a roll from Home Depot, but I’m not sure where it is made since I threw away the container a long time ago. Another idea would be to go for a left over, no-longer-worn belt.
This proved the point that vintage can sometimes be hard to fine but we also try to make it easy on Casart coverings by reintroducing a retro Flower Power design and more vintage paintings from the Katherine Collection this week. Stay tuned.
Here are two previous posts that discuss using old, vintage items that you may also enjoy reading: Everything Old is New Again and Old Hollywood Style.
— Ashley
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