Displaying in a small space, part 2
As mentioned in my previous blog post, there is only enough room to display a small number of irons and trivets in our new apartment. Those selected are personal favorites, … Continue reading
A Tribute to James Ellwood
James Ellwood passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 21, 2023 at age 91. Collecting Peace Collecting is a testament to life already lived – a witness of the future … Continue reading
Seasons Greetings!
“Christmas is the season of joy, of holiday greetings exchanged, of gift-giving, and of families united.” — Norman Vincent Peale May your holidays be full of all your favorite things! … Continue reading
Mechanical cards with an ironing theme!
Mechanical greeting cards feature a heavy card stock with an embedded ring that allows the card layers to rotate. Vintage cards printed in the USA date to the 1950s. Others … Continue reading
PITCA Convention trivet displays
I’ve been a member of PITCA ~ Pressing Iron and Trivet Collectors of America ~ since 2003. Each summer our organization holds an annual convention somewhere in the Midwestern USA, … Continue reading
Gallery of panel trivets
A panel trivet is defined by its trowel-shaped design and an oval, square or rectangular plaque bearing advertising or an inscription. Many of these trivets were likely a promotion with … Continue reading