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RetroblogArchive for the ‘Art’ CategoryHappy Birthday M. MouseBy MattPosted Nov 18, 2009 – 2:07 pm | 5 Comments » Today is the observed birthday of Mickey Mouse! Eighty one years ago on November 18, 1928, "Steamboat Willie" premiered at the 79th Street Theater in New York, New York as a short feature in advance of "Gang War," a mostly forgotten film starring Mary Pickford's brother Jack. While Mickey ... More » The Schoolyard Art of the Pee-Chee FolderBy jupiterPosted Oct 20, 2009 – 1:26 pm | 2 Comments » Continuing our little spontaneous vintage art trend this week, we're musing on all the different ways school kids doodled on their Pee-Chee folders over the years. Probably that makes this more about vintage folk art. Sure! Originally created by the Western Tablet and Stationery Company and produced by school ... More » Retro Art BonanzaBy MattPosted Oct 19, 2009 – 10:45 am | No Comments » Three wonderful retro art resources have come to light recently. Together, they capture the 20th century (and even a little of the 19th century!) from three different perspectives - air travel, politics and satire. Fly Now! The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has an incredible archive of posters and other ... More » |