Iconic Penny Black Postage Stamp
The Penny Black, issued in the UK on May 1, 1840 (valid from May 6), was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. It featured a profile of Queen Victoria from a sketch made of her when she was only 15. … Continued
The Introduction of the Rotary Phone
The rotary phone evolved beyond its practical functionality to become a significant cultural symbol. Movies, television shows, and advertisements of the mid-20th century prominently featured rotary phones
NEW DECK – Tarrocchi Sopraffino
This is my ORIGINAL creation of the Tarrocchi Sopraffino, or Tarocco Soprafino, tarot deck which I created in an Ancient Treasure Map design. The original deck was commissioned by printer Ferdinand Gumppenberg from the artist/engraver Carlo Dellarocca in 1835. With … Continued
Jaws, 1975 Summer Blockbuster
The classic 1975 movie Jaws, often credited with creating the concept of the summer blockbuster, is nearly fifty years old. It was based on true events captured by Peter Benchley in his best-selling novel of the same name. The book was … Continued
The Owl And The Pussy-Cat, by Edward Lear
When I was growing up I remember a poem by Edward Lear written in 1870 called ‘The Owl And The Pussy-cat’. He was known for his ‘Nonsense songs’ and this one along with ‘The Jumblies’ are the two I remember … Continued
Doc Martens…What’s Not To Love!
Doc Martens, also known as Dr. Martens, DMs or simply Docs, have a long history in the apparel world and were considered a major fashion statement for many subcultures over the years. The original Doc Martens were created at the … Continued