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Post by 59shastadeluxe on Apr 21, 2014 10:57:37 GMT -8
We use disposables when camping but I have been on the looking for a particular pattern of Branchell melmac. I'm having such a hard time finding it that I think I'll start a collection of black.
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Post by vikx on Apr 21, 2014 22:10:34 GMT -8
Well, Heck! I use those little hens for my vitamin pills...
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Post by houdini on Jun 26, 2014 20:13:28 GMT -8
Swamp Witch loves her mid-century stuff. So when we tore into this restoration project, we acquired a set of 1950's 'atomic era' dishes and coffee cups for use in Tallulah Belle. I'm wondering does anyone else have a suite of period correct items for use in their mid century camper? I have a 20 pice place setting of Heath dishes... Been researching and they are pricy. colors are brown tan and white. Nice set. May be interested in selling. Have a look at heath stoneware.... H
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Post by houdini on Jun 26, 2014 20:15:38 GMT -8
Swamp Witch loves her mid-century stuff. So when we tore into this restoration project, we acquired a set of 1950's 'atomic era' dishes and coffee cups for use in Tallulah Belle. I'm wondering does anyone else have a suite of period correct items for use in their mid century camper? I have a 20 pice place setting of Heath dishes... Been researching and they are pricy. colors are brown tan and white. Nice set. May be interested in selling. Have a look at heath stoneware.... H Also have a 1950s full dinette with leaf. Chrome nd the goodies...
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Jun 28, 2014 11:43:27 GMT -8
My Kenskill is going to be era correct in every way including and right down to the dishes and silverware. Even the toaster, the radio, the bedding, you name it. And when I am camping in it I want to have era correct clothing to go with it and I just found a great source for vintage clothing. One of my friends dresses up maniquins and stands them outside all decked out in vintage clothing. I think even the maniquins might be vintage. I like this! But, do keep in mind, especially when it comes to accessories such as radios, the ones that would have been used would have more than likely been several years, even a decade, older than the trailer itself. I look at original owners accessorizing their trailers pretty much how cabins and beach houses would be furnished. It's where their old furniture went to die! LOL Unless you were incredibly wealthy and could afford everything new at the same time you purchased your brand new trailer, your accessories would be a mishmash of what you weren't using in home any longer. So, in my humble opinion, to be truly period correct, that period would encompass at least a decade up to the original date of purchase. But, like I said, that's just my humble opinion. (this comes from someone who bought a 1951 home that had never been updated & a 1954 trailer that was untouched... I've been living in an apparent time warp! LMAO!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Jun 28, 2014 11:47:55 GMT -8
Dishes however, I would venture to guess would have been a new purchase. I can't see the 50's housewife using perfectly good dishes from home for the trailer. I'm sure proper etiquette called for new dishes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 28, 2014 18:26:37 GMT -8
My Kenskill is going to be era correct in every way including and right down to the dishes and silverware. Even the toaster, the radio, the bedding, you name it. And when I am camping in it I want to have era correct clothing to go with it and I just found a great source for vintage clothing. One of my friends dresses up maniquins and stands them outside all decked out in vintage clothing. I think even the maniquins might be vintage. I like this! But, do keep in mind, especially when it comes to accessories such as radios, the ones that would have been used would have more than likely been several years, even a decade, older than the trailer itself. I look at original owners accessorizing their trailers pretty much how cabins and beach houses would be furnished. It's where their old furniture went to die! LOL Unless you were incredibly wealthy and could afford everything new at the same time you purchased your brand new trailer, your accessories would be a mishmash of what you weren't using in home any longer. So, in my humble opinion, to be truly period correct, that period would encompass at least a decade up to the original date of purchase. But, like I said, that's just my humble opinion. (this comes from someone who bought a 1951 home that had never been updated & a 1954 trailer that was untouched... I've been living in an apparent time warp! LMAO!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The new owner is having me do the work and I let him have the early 50s AM radio you saw in the video. It went so well with the trailer and it works great.
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Post by lakewoodgirl on Jun 30, 2014 9:11:38 GMT -8
That's awesome! I love old radios. I've had one for years that I'm going to use in mine but finding a date is next to impossible. I'm guessing early 50's but could be late 40's. Can find the manufacturer but not the model. It's different than most I've seen.
Btw, please don't misread what I wrote, when it comes to era specific kinda stuff, I can be super nerdy. I re-read what I wrote and it sounded kinda snotty. That's not how i meant it! Sorry!
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 30, 2014 9:53:14 GMT -8
Oh not a problem... I understood what you meant. That radio of mine just matched the Kenny so well that I decided the radio should go with the trailer. The new owners are very happy with it.
My idea of glamping is period correct and useful items. Not fairy tale bling.
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Post by vikx on Jun 30, 2014 22:21:57 GMT -8
Now Mobile, you must control yourself... Keep that Cinderella trailer in mind. BLING!
My idea of glamping is a beer in the shade.
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Post by mobiltec on Jul 1, 2014 6:14:34 GMT -8
Now Mobile, you must control yourself... Keep that Cinderella trailer in mind. BLING! My idea of glamping is a beer in the shade. A big Easter Egg on wheels... LOL...
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Post by jewlgurl on Jul 23, 2014 10:35:12 GMT -8
LoL - great thread! We use kitchen and dining stuff from the 20's-40's. Just recently I've been on the hunt for Depression glass. I've collected bits and pieces of the Manhattan design for years, now adding to the collection enough pieces to travel/glamp and camp. When we're on the move, the glassware is bubble wrapped and stored in a lidded bin. To keep the weight down in the trailer, the bin travels in the back of our present diesel hauler. radmasterandbabycan.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/deco-galssware.jpg?w=416&h=297
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Post by chanticocat on Feb 7, 2015 13:29:21 GMT -8
We aren't ready for dishes either or so I have been told. I passed up a set of four plates, four bowls , four smal plates and a cup in green Texas Ware for cheap because they reminded me of our high school cafeteria trays. Lol. I have more Fiestaware in my kitchen than I really could ever use. I just can't see using it in the trailer. I'm going to keep searching for Melmac. I love this thread.
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Post by Hamlet on Feb 7, 2015 18:05:58 GMT -8
Also remember that, for those of you with 1970s trailers, Corning made Corelle. It's lightweight, durable and those first patterns are absolutely 1970s. We chose a new, retro pattern for our early Compact for those characteristics. Pretty much everything else is from the 50s.
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 8, 2015 7:35:59 GMT -8
Also remember that, for those of you with 1970s trailers, Corning made Corelle. It's lightweight, durable and those first patterns are absolutely 1970s. We chose a new, retro pattern for our early Compact for those characteristics. Pretty much everything else is from the 50s. My first every day dishes in 1980 were Corelle. My daughter found two boxes of the same dishes at yard sale in their original boxes and bought them. Sent me a pic and was so excited she had dishes like we had when she was little. LOL. Someone at the Riverbend Rally last year had a the same dishes, too. I still use Corelle, just and update pattern. It takes a lot, but they will break. I found some vintage turquoise dishes at the thrift store before Christmas. They are glass, china I think,and well used but I had to have them at .20 a piece. I have 4 dinner plates and 6 smaller plates. They are going in my '65.
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