Apr 12

Bowling Pins From The Eisenhower Administration

Posted:    Monday, April 12, 2010 in When
   April 12, 2010 05:58 PM 
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With a legitimate-looking receipt, dating from December 1958, this set of antique red, white and blue miniature bowling pins exemplifies the patriotism of the era from which it comes. Not to be used anymore, as they once probably were, by young children whose parents searched for an innocuous activity for them on a hot summer day, the pins are sort of brilliant (in British rather than American diction) anyway.

Through decades of being owned by somebody, somewhere–first in Cleveland, Ohio, and then who knows–they’ve maintained their inherent form and purpose. What’s more, over the years they’ve accumulated a good amount of scars from transport and/or play, but their shape amazingly remains the same.

The pins were discovered by David and Ashley, the proprietors of The Sunday Times Market, an online reseller of vintage collectibles. The set is available to purchase (now as art) for $145.00. Click through to see a bunch more photos, including the aforementioned receipt.

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  • http://thesundaytimesmarket.com The Sunday Times Market

    Hey Quincy!

    Thanks for showing off our bowling pins and the sweet run down on their past and present. :)

    Your now faithful followers -David + Ashley

  • http://thejailbreak.com Quincy Moore

    Hey Guys!

    Thanks so much for taking the time to drop me a note. Your collection of stuff is really fantastic; I may be pulling more items from it for TJB in the future.

    Also: if you have something in stock you think I might particularly dig, email me — quincy [at] jailbreakcollective [dot] com.

    Thanks!

    -Quincy