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Vintage 1970s die cut flocked Santa paper decoration.

measures about 13 1/2 inches tall by 9 inches wide.

Made of a heavy paper meant to be hung on the wall for decoration.

Has writing and some tape on the back, creases, pin holes and a couple of spots of paper loss.

Sweet retro Christmas ephemera!

Vintage Original 1970s Girls Back Wrap Skirt in Three Lengths and blouse Simplicity Sewing Pattern 9091.

The blouse with ribbon drawstring slipped thru neckline casing has slit opening above center front seam and raglan sleeves gathered with elastic casing.  V. 1 and 3 have long sleeves.  V. 2 has short sleeves.  The back-wrap gathered skirt without side seams has waistband and tie ends.  Midi-length V. 1 features rick-rack trim. V. 2 is mini-length.  Ankle length V. 3 has rick-rack and lace edging trim.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 9091
Pattern: Complete
Date: 1970
Original Price: 75c

Size: 12
Bust: 30
Waist: 25.5
Hip: 32

Cute addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Not the right size? Here is a link that tells how to adjust a pattern to fit http://www.ehow.com/how_2041676_alter-sewing-patterns.html

Vintage Original Simplicity Girl's Dress Cape and Scarf Sewing pattern.

The dress with back zipper has high round neckline.  Sleeveless V. 1 has top-stitching.  V. 2 with short set-in sleeves has contrasting front panel and novelty lace trim.  The lined cape with front button closing has arm openings in side front seams.  Top-stitched V. 1 has button trimmed shoulder tabs. V. 2 features stand-up collar.  The scarf has optional fringe trim.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 9247
Pattern: Complete
Date: 1970
Original Price: 75c

Size: 14
Bust: 32
Waist: 26.5
Hip: 34

Cute addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Not the right size? Here is a link that tells how to adjust a pattern to fit http://www.ehow.com/how_2041676_alter-sewing-patterns.html

Vintage New Old Stock pair of green and white vinyl shoe clips. 

Clips measure a little over 2 1/4 inches wide x 2 inches long. 

Very good condition with some storage wear.

Price is for the pair.

Vintage Juvenile Wrapping Paper/Gift Wrap dating to circa 1970s.

One uncut sheet measuring about 26 inches x 20 inches.

Pink background with cute little babies in gift boxes.

Great for scrapbooking or wrapping that special present!

Vintage 1970s postcard showing The Grotto Restaurant in Oakland, California.

Lithographed by Peterson Haynes & Pingree Inc. Oakland.

Measures 5.5 x 3.5 inches.

Card is used with 1978 Oakland, CA cancellation.

Condition is good with some light edge and corner wear.

Vintage Original Simplicity Girls' Dress Sewing pattern. The pant dress V. 1, 2, and 3 and the dress v. 4, 5 & 6 have back zipper and high round neckline.  V. 1 & 4 have stand up collar.  V.features contrasting collar and front tab with ribbon and button trim.  V. 1, 2, 3 & 4 have short set in sleeves.  V. 2 features rick-rack trim. V. 4 has button trimmed patch pockets.  V. 5 has embroidered eyelet beading, ribbon and bow trim.  V. 5 & 6 are sleeveless.  V. 6 is trimmed with grosgrain ribbon and bows.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 8721
Pattern: Complete w/directions
Date: 1970
Original Price: 65c

Size: 12
Breast: 30
Waist: 25.5
Hip: 32

Vintage Original Simplicity Toddlers' Jumpsuit in two lengths and Bubblesuit, Sewing pattern with giraffe transfer.

The jumpsuit V. 1 & 3 and the bubblesuit V. 2 have lowered round neckline and shoulder extensions buttoned to front.  V. 1 is short length.  v. 2 has elastic casings at leg edges.  ankle length V. 3 has applique.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 5049
Pattern: Complete w/Instructions & Transfer
Date: ca. 1972
Original Price: 85c

Size: Toddler 1
Breast: 20
Waist: 19.5

Some wear to envelope. Eight pieces and transfer included in pattern. 

Great addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage Original Simplicity Girls' Dress and Pants Sewing pattern.

The dress with back zipper closing has high round neckline and set-in sleeves. V. 1 with contrasting collar and cuffs has purchased scarf slipped thru a buckle.  V. 1 and 2 have long sleeves.  Collar-less V. 2 features lace edging and ribbon bow trim.  Top-stitched and button trimmed V. 3 with short sleeves has contrasting collar, front tab and patch pocket.  The pants without side seams have elastic waistline casing.  Pants V. 2 have lace edging trim. The pants V. 3 contrast dress.

Pattern pieces have been counted for completeness.

Pattern by: Simplicity # 8991
Pattern: Complete with Instructions
Date: 1970
Original Price: 75c

Size: 10
Breast: 28.5
Waist: 24.5
Hip: 30

Adorable addition to your vintage sewing pattern collection!

Vintage New Old Stock pair of green and white vinyl shoe clips. 

Clips measure a little over 2 1/2 inches wide x 2 inches long. 

Very good condition.

Vintage New Old Stock pair of bright yellow and white vinyl shoe clips. 

Clips measure a little over 2 1/2 inches wide x 2 inches long. 

Very good condition.

Vintage New Old Stock pair of groovy green, orange and yellow  vinyl shoe clips. 

Clips measure a little over 2 3/8 inches wide x 1 3/4 inches long. 

Very good condition with some storage wear.

Vintage Wedding Wrapping Paper Gift Wrap dating to circa 1970s.

One uncut sheet measuring approximately 26 inches x 20 inches.

Yellow background with White bells, and bride and groom.

Great for scrapbooking or wrapping that special present!

Kap Krafts book titled, "Blue and Gold". Softcover book measuring 5 3/8 x 8 1/2 inches with 30 pages. Filled with budget friendly craft ideas for Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts events.

Projects include:

Walnut Favors
Candy Holders
Banquet Candlesticks
Totem Favors
Crepe Paper Pompons
Papier Mache Centerpiece
Display Tables
Balloon Centerpiece
Novelty Soda Straws
Paper and Foil Decorations
Campfire Centerpiece
Make It with Wood
Plaques and Masks using Paper Plates
Paw and Claw Decorations
Campsite Centerpiece
Paper Weights
Tags with Knots
Tent Centerpiece
Dashboard Accessories
Quick Gifts
Pocket Book File

Condition is very good with some wear to covers. Great graphics and cute projects in this book!

A Walk in the Zoo. 

1971 Rand McNally Start-Right Elf book by Dr. Lester E. Fisher.

Illustrated by Carl and Mary Hauge. Book number 8173.

Hardcover book measuring 4.75 inches wide x 6.5 inches tall.

Original price printed on cover 39c.

Condition is good with a lot of scuffing to covers.  Interior pages are very good with some light soiling.

Vintage 1971 Whitman Frame Tray Children’s Puzzle.

Features M-G-M’s Tom and Jerry. Jerry is riding a model train while Tom operates the control.

Cardboard puzzle measuring about 11 1/2 wide x 14 1/2 inches long. 

In used condition with wear from use and some soiling, particularly around the edges.

Also has a couple pieces of transparent tape along the right edge.

Cute colorful puzzle!

The Little Blue. Vintage original 1973 College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8.25 x 10.75 inches with 88 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Administration and Faculty
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Organizations
• Students
• Sports
• Index

Condition is very good with no marks or tears.  There is some age toning to the pages. 

Cover has minimal wear.

Great look at college life in the 70s!

Vintage 1974 Whitman Publishing Mother Goose Sticker Fun Book.

Book number 2187.

Measures 8 3/8 x 12 inches. 16 pages plus 4 pages of stickers.

Unused very good condition.

Vintage 1975 Scholastic Records John Henry, An American Legend by Ezra Keats.

Narrated by James Earl Jones. Music by Albert Hague.

Children's 45 RPM black vinyl record.

Record measures a little  over 6 3/4 inches in diameter.

Record is untested and has minor scratches.

Comes in the original paper sleeve. Sleeve does show wear.

Vintage 1977 Kitchen Calendar Tea Towel.  Features a farm scene with a barn, silo, house and picket fence.

Colors are red, white, green, brown and black on an off white background.

Shows the twelve months of the year for 1977.

Linen fabric.

Handprinted by Kay Dee.

Towel measures 17 inches wide x 29 1/2 inches long.

Condition is very good with no holes. It does have a dark brown spot at the very bottom right corner.

Cute towel that could be made into a pillow.  Would make a great wedding gift or add to your own collection!

Check my blog for some creative uses for these old towels.

Vintage 1978 Kitchen Calendar Tea Towel.  Features red house and barn, rock wall, fence and apple blossoms.

Colors are red, gray, green, blue and black on an off white background.

Shows the twelve months of the year for 1978.

Linen fabric.

Towel measures about 17 inches wide x 30 inches long.

Condition is very good with no holes or stains.  

Cute towel that could be made into a pillow.  Would make a great wedding gift or add to your own collection!

Check my blog for some creative uses for these old towels.

Vintage Cookbook.

Sunbeam Frypan Recipes and Instructions Book.

Dated 1978.

Softcover book measuring 5 3/8" x 8 1/2” with 55 pages. Stapled spine.

Condition is good with light wear.