Spaghetti & Liver and Other Delicacies

I apologize for taking so long to get this one posted. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I went to the flea market in Canton, Texas. These are the items I found while I was there. To be honest, the pickins' were mighty slim, at least in the category of things that I enjoy looking at. On the plus side, these items usually fall under the inexpensive category, so that's actually a plus. It just makes them a little harder to find. I do a lot of sifting through stuff before I generally arrive at something I deem "kitsch-worthy."

[1] Wonder Ware cook booklet. Circa 1950's
I don't know the actual year that this booklet was printed, but my guess, judging from the images/clip art, would be the 1950's. Produced to compliment the brand of pots and pans in the booklet's title, the booklet has some terrifically-bad photos of food (i.e. think vegetable medley and carrots with a big pat of butter on top). A perfect example of why I collect these vintage cook booklets.

[2] Monarch Range cook booklet. © 1946
One look at the contents of this book and I HAD to buy it. With regurgitive classics (complete with photos) like Chipped Ham and Bean Plate (chipped ham and green beans served over toast with a creamy white sauce). Is your mouth watering yet? Well, it WILL be once you click on today's recipe of Spaghetti, Liver and Mushrooms. Who came up with these combos? OMG.

[3]TP&L's (Texas Power & Light Co.) Treasury of Christmas Gift & Homemaking Ideas.
The year this little booklet was published, remains a mystery. I can't really even tell by looking at it. If I had to guess, I would say late 50's, early 60's. (?) The reason I bought this is two-fold: 1) Growing up, my mom worked for TP&L and 2) I LOVED the clip art and B&W images inside. Trust me, you will be seeing more of this booklet as Christmas draws closer. It's just too good not to share!

[4/5] Zippy Goes to School by Lee Ecuyer. © 1954
Wow. Surely you can see why I had to buy this one. I don't know what it is about vintage children's books with animals dressed in human clothing, but I'm always a sucker for it (click on the example in the opening paragraph). This strange little fad also was popular with kittens and puppies. Somewhere around here I have a great little book (also a Rand McNally Book-Elf Book) that features little fluffy kittens dressed in dresses, overalls, aprons, etc. Very cute. Very strange.

Anyway, this book is also very cute. I really love all the pictures inside of 'Zippy' dressed in his band uniform, football uniform and even a crossing guard uniform. Too funny!

[6] Betty Crocker: 42 Hot Potato Ideas. Circa 1970's
Again, the pictures are what sucked me in. Well, that and the fact that I love Potato Buds. With a centerfold of full-color images of some of the dishes (Pizza Potatoes, anyone?), this was an easy choice to make.

[7] Vintage B&W photo. Circa 1940's
As I may or may not have mentioned in past posts, I collect vintage photos of men. I've accumulated quite a nice little collection over the years. I loved the signature on this one: "With all my curves, Joe" Lol!