What Is Popular In Vintage Back To School Collectibles?

Collecting School Antiques And Collectibles

There is a sweet spot for many of us in surrounding ourselves with memorabilia and keepsakes from our school days.

Here is a list of popular vintage school related collectibles which have become very poular among collectors. Note: order is random.

1. metal lunch boxes
2. metal watercolor paint tin sets
3. old coloring books
4. slate boards
5. vintage crayon, chalk, pencil boxes
6. old workbooks
7. school room fiurnishings
8. school bells
9. old flashcards
10. readers
11. maps/globes
12. rulers


Image courtesy of Kelley Street Vintage on Etsy.com

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen and Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists

Collecting Vintage School Day Collectibles

Back To School In The 1940s And 1950s

Vintage school day collectibles are gaining in interest as baby boomers seem to want to recreate the look and feel of  their 1950s or 1940s experiences.

  

From retro photographs and images to school lunch boxes  and more..... school stuff is hotter than ever. Some collectors  like to get their hands on all kinds of  retro school supplies including those iconic black and white composition books, pencil cases, rulers, book straps, flashcards, bells, crayons etc.

Old school desks and chairs  are also  sought after, along with wall decor such as calendars and pictures featuring school related images. On Pinterest.com I have a newer board called "Vintage School Days"  .

Pencil box image courtesy of http://www.etsy.com/listing/22140193/vintage-tv-time-popcorn-plastic-pencil

Tablet and lunch box images from http://www.etsy.com/shop/kelleystreetvintage

C. Dianne Zweig is the author of Hot Kitchen & Home Collectibles of the 30s, 40s, 50s and Hot Cottage Collectibles for Vintage Style Homes. She is also the Editor of I Antique Online an actively growing internet based resource community for people who buy, sell or collect antiques, collectibles and art. You can find Dianne’s fabulous retro and vintage kitchen, home and cottage collectibles at The Collinsville Antiques Company of New Hartford, CT, a 22,000 feet antique emporium with an in-house retro café. To read more articles by C. Dianne Zweig click on this link: C. Dianne Zweig’s Blog Kitsch ‘n Stuff Email me at dianne@cdiannezweig.com Visit my website, CDianneZweig.com Dianne is a member of: The American Society of Journalists and Authors The Society of Professional Journalists