So, I’ve not been out shopping lately but today’s blog is entitled ReStore Sad Irons. I hope you enjoy all the unique items found on today’s shopping trip.
Wow, I love their sad irons. Today ReStore had a couple of vintage sad irons upfront for sale in their store. The sad iron with the blue handle is a vintage Monitor Gas Iron. The gas tank is located in the back of the iron. The Monitor Sad Iron Company patented a self-heating iron using white gasoline as fuel which a byproduct of kerosine refining. Back then, the Monitor Sad Iron Company was located in Prairie, Ohio. Before that time, people placed irons on hot stoves to heat them up for ironing.
Yes, Sad Irons got their name because it was easy to burn yourself on them. Plus, they were very heavy to iron with.
Makeup Vanity with Lights
This next item is an adorable small makeup vanity with bench. The Hollywood type mirror is also lite with a series of white light bulbs. The vanity has one large drawer in it and the padded bench also had extra storage under the seat.
Really, this cute set reminds me of something a Broadway star would like. Place it near an electrical outlet, so you can light up the mirror.
Dee Lite Yellow Spools of Thread
The next item, I’m blogging about are the multiple red Dee Lite Spools of Thread. The spools of thread were used for punch needle crafts. Online research shows this brand was known for its quality and durability.
Punch Needle crafters use a special punch needle to do embroidery pieces.
At the end of the 19th Century, embroidery was a taught art. Young girls made samplers practicing a variety of stitches. With the advancement of printing techniques, catalogues supplied a variety of embroidery patterns for pillowcases, table runners, decorative pieces, etc.
Today the ReStore has multiple spools of thread for that crafter. The small spools are priced at $1 each and several different colors are for sale.
Bronzed Baby Shoes
It wasn’t long ago that you would see bronzed baby shoes. In the ReStore today, this set has been made into what looks like bookends.
Bronzing baby shoes, pet collars, etc., requires a many steps process to electroplate the item or items. Once the item is electroplated, it can be mounted on a stand.
Lastly, I wonder who wore these cute baby shoes, don’t you? But, of course, it makes an unusual set of bookends.
What Did I Buy?
So, I think my Readers are always curious as to what I purchased. So here it is, I purchased four new bag clips with the US Census 2020 printed on them.
Truth be told, I constantly need these clips to close my chip bags and other open items. Frequently, I break what I have on hand, so these four new clips will come in handy. For only 25 cents each, they are a real bargain.
Lastly, I purchase d small cheese cutter for a dollar.
This small cheese cutter is very sharp, and I like the round handle.
Ending Notes of ReStore Sad Irons
Really, who doesn’t love shopping in their local ReStore shop as you never know what will come in from the antique to modern. In thinking about it, ReStore shops sell it all. Also, they take donations if you have something too good to toss out.
So, all items shown on today’s blog are available for sale at the Herndon/Reston ReStore Shop. ReStore shops are run by the Habitat of Humanity a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing assistance to those needing a bit of help. However, items tend to come in and are sold quickly, so shop frequently. Thanks again for allowing me to take photographs and to blog about your store.
Resource Sites: www.bing.com and Collectors Weekly-When it was Hip to Stitch