Accroutments found at thrift stores.

[paulvallandigham]

Look for old bottles without casting seams on the sides. These will likely be old enough to meet objections.

The glass is more likely to be colored an off-blue, or aqua, as brown is the result of adding dyes to the glass mixture, a process that is most likely 20th century. Its been awhile since I was looking for this kind of gear, personally, so I may be mistaken on the age when brown bottles came into vogue.

I know the casting seams came in after the industrial revolution created the assembly lines, which allowed glass to be blown into molds to form bottles, rather than be free- blown. I don't believe that brown bottles were around before the First World War, which ended in 1918.

 

[Marc Adamchek]

Double Deuce - That's why ALL of my Pendletons are so much nicer than what they make now. Better colors, better patterns, better buttons, better tailoring hell, better LOOKIN'. All USA

 

[mtcurman]

I got an AWESOME Trapper Nelson pack frame/backpack for $1.00,and a sheepskin mad bomber hat for $.50!! :thumbsup: They're both indespensible!! :bow: The mad bomber is toasty in 30 below!

 

[mrbortlein]

This week I got a basket of 100% wool yarn! Monday I got 3 125 yard bundles and about 20 40 yard bundles. On Tuesday I found about 30 40 yard bundles. My total cost between the 2 days was $4.50 (including the basket). I think it's time for my daughter to learn how to weave sashes.
mrbortlein

 

[longbow-hunter]

I found a very nice forged axe with about a 18 inch handel for $15.00 and a double length wool blanket for $12.00, at a yard sale.

 

[pichou]

I found a very nice forged axe with about a 18 inch handel for $15.00 and a double length wool blanket for $12.00, at a yard sale.

You dog! :shocked2: Jealous!!!!! :redface:

Forged axes I got up the Yazoo, but in WI people don't let go of their blankets. I have never seen a double FS.

 

[longbow-hunter]

the blanket has some stains on it and needs cleaning but no tears and like I said it is double lenght. Should be nice and warm.

 

[sequoia]

Last summer I picked up several wooden bowls and spoons at a garage sale for .25 and .50 apiece. I've also found pewter and copper mugs and a small roasting pot at the local Hospice thrift store where my wife and I volunteer.

 

[deseeb2001]

I came across a Hudson Bay blanket today, but not sure if this is a decent deal or not. I realize that $50 is probably quite a bit high price and I have no idea how old it actually is, but would anyone consider this worthwhile to pursue?

 

[William O.]

Have you priced them new? If it's in good condition, no holes, rips or stains, then yes, I'd consider buying it.

 

[napolean]

For $48.00 it could even have a stain or two.
Jon D

 

[BigSkyRambler]

How about taking some of those old women's fur hats and coats and turning them into MM stuff? :idunno: I recently saw a fox(?) hat that looked alot like the hat Wil Geer wore in Jeremiah Johnson. But I recently found a Glacier Wear Fox hat with tail and ear flaps for $30 at an antique mall. :grin:

 

[jeep44]

I thought I was the only old Pendleton nut :thumbsup: Compared to you, I'm just a beginner, with just 30 or so shirts,and three or four hunting jackets. There is just no comparison with the old '50s-70s USA ones to anything new-the thick,soft wool,and beautiful, richly colored patterns. My own personal favorites are the 'Authentic Tartan' series Pendleton had back then. I cycle through my collection, so that each shirt only gets a small amount of wear.I am also constantly on the hunt for more to add to the pile. I wear a Medium,so that makes it a bit easier. Some of them are from the very early '50s, or maybe even the '40s, but they still look as good as new

 

[jamesthomas]

Well folks, it looks like I'm going to be visting some thift stores today! Need something to make ingots with and who knows, might strike gold!

 

[pichou]

Can't wait to see those corn cob shaped ingots.

:rotf: :rotf:

Could be kinda cool. :shocked2:

 

[nkbj]

Anybody make wall brackets and lamps for candles? Old cheap silver plated dishes in resale shops can be worked into really nice ornate reflectors.

 

[ohio ramrod]

While the wife was shopping I stopped by a little antique booth. I found four Sheffield England made pewter mugs for a great price. They will go on the trade blanket.

 

[shooyer_250]

Hay folks...y'all won't believe this but goodwill has gone high tech,,,yup,,they have an online auction...for blankets,,,look under home decor...
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/

God Bless

Lee

 

[longbow-hunter]

I found this wool blanket at the thrift store. It may not be pc/hc but I think it will be ok for a tent blanket which is kinda outa sight. I only paid $10.00 for it. I might use it for trekking rather than mess up a more costly blanket.

 

[William O.]

I've bought three 100% wool blankets off of Goodwill.com, one is being made into a capote right now, and if seen genuine Hudson bay plus their lookalikes such as the Polar Dawn, Fairbo (which I think is better than the HB) and others. Problem is shipping as it seems that there is always a handling fee and some other way of raising the price