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What In Tarnation is THAT?
What In Tarnation is THAT? Is it a can opener of some kind? How does it work? Let us show you. That crazy hooked object is a Button Hook. In the Victorian and Old West Era Ladies and even the Gentlemen would commonly use it to help get tiny buttons on shoes/boots, blouses/shirts…
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Faro, The Game before Poker
Faro, The Game before Poker Thought to have originated in France in the 17th Century by the name “Pharaon” (possibly because of images of Egyptian Pharos on certain card decks). This was a fast game and fortunes could be lost or gained playing. It gained popularity in the US in…
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Victorian Old West Ladies' Underpinnings: How Many Layers Did Women Really Wear?
Victorian Old West Ladies' Underpinnings: How Many Layers Did Women Really Wear? A common question we get asked is, “How many layers of underwear did ladies wear in the Old West?” The short answer is: quite a few. Depending on the decade, the season, the lady’s circumstances,…