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Maytag Club Open in a new browser window  
   A California and Federal Non-Profit Corporation Dedicated to the preservation of the Maytag History and restoration of their products.
   http://www.maytagclub.com/
Modern Moist Towelette Collecting Open in a new browser window  
   Homepage for the Modern Moist Towelette Collecting Newsletter.
   http://members.aol.com/MoistTwl/index.htm
Tissue Box Cover Collection Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of unusual tissue box covers.
   http://members.tripod.com/nkim2/tissue.html
Straitjacket Floats Open in a new browser window  
   Collectors guide to straitjackets. A guide for Houdini fans everywhere.
   http://members.tripod.com/sjfloats/
Oozin' Goo Open in a new browser window  
   The site includes formulas for making your own lamps, information on the history and inventor, a vintage lamp gallery, a fan club, and a connection to the newsgroup.
   http://www.oozinggoo.com/
The Museum of Nostalgic Artifacts Open in a new browser window  
   A post modern collection of recent American relics. Exhibits, history, and photographs. Southern California.
   http://m-o-n-a.com/
Perfume Open in a new browser window  
   Personal miniature perfume collection with photos and history.
   http://mardan.com.ar/perfums.html
The Ball Open in a new browser window  
   it is a sphere, composed entirely of aluminum foil of various varieties. It is mostly candy wrappers, with a few bits of foil from other food items mixed in. A very entertaining site.
   http://metalab.unc.edu/lou/ball/
Menotomy Vintage Bicycles Open in a new browser window  
   Site contains two on-line vintage bicycle databases and 6 Discussion Areas with topics on vintage bicycle pricing, dating and restoration.
   http://oldroads.com/
Gilai Collectibles Open in a new browser window  
   Located in Jerusalem, Israel. The founder, Dr. Gilai, is the chairman of the Israeli Society of Cane Collectors.
   http://www.gilai.com/
Globes of the 20th Century Open in a new browser window  
   Informational site for collectors of 20th century terrestrial globes. Globe manufacturers, how to date a globe, globe bibliography, globe links and a photo gallery of typical 20th century globes.
   http://www.20thcenturyglobes.com/
GeekT Open in a new browser window  
   Geek History through T-Shirts. The history of technology is best told through the t-shirts that were made during the development process. Users contribute pictures of their shirts along with their histories.
   http://geekt.org/
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Collectors' Site Open in a new browser window  
   His fascination with the weird and unusual has made Mickey Ivanovitch one of the world's largest collectors of Ripley's Believe It Or Not memorabilia.
   http://www.geocities.com/signemickey/ripleyindex.html
CDCult Open in a new browser window  
   AOL and other ISP CD Collection. This site shows the art in each ISP's cds or diskettes received in mail or magazines.
   http://www.cdcult.com/
Fish Posters of the World Open in a new browser window  
   Photos, links and other information on all sorts of fish posters.
   http://www.fishposters.com
Old Spice Collectibles Open in a new browser window  
   Contains detailed research on Old Spice for Men products: mugs, and bottles. Also reports on eBay sales of Old Spice items.
   http://www.cr8on.com/
Scratch Ticket Collecting Open in a new browser window  
   Scotttie's Australian Lotology page.
   http://www.scottware.com.au/tickets/index.htm
Straitjacket Page Open in a new browser window  
   Pictures, links, and sources related to straitjackets.
   http://sj.blacksteel.com/
Caves and Caverns Collectibles Open in a new browser window  
   A site about souvenirs and collectible items sold or distributed at caves and caverns.
   http://www.pacifier.com/~dajon
Swingline Owner's Group Open in a new browser window  
   Stapler collections.
   http://www.vgg.com/swingline/
The Daily Newspapercollection Open in a new browser window  
   Individual collecting frontpages of daily newspapers. The site contains the catalogue.
   http://www.newspapercollection.de/
Typewriter Exchange Open in a new browser window  
   Your link to antique office equipment.
   http://www.freenet.tlh.fl.us/~curtis7/
Arenophile (Sand Collecting) Open in a new browser window  
   A start point for sand collectors.
   http://www.arenophile.com/
Handcuffs.org Open in a new browser window  
   A collectors guide to vintage handcuffs, featuring a gallery of handcuffs and related restraints as well as feature articles on handcuff collecting, Houdini and his fellow escape artists of the past.
   http://www.handcuffs.org/
Collect Space Open in a new browser window  
   Non-commercial site devoted to space memorabilia collecting; combines resources for the collector with an online gallery of a personal collection.
   http://www.collectspace.com/
Jeff's Date Nail Page Open in a new browser window  
   An illustrated, comprehensive site on railroad tie date nails. Included is general information on nails, the club, the e-mail newsletter, and the book.
   http://facstaff.uindy.edu/~oaks/DateNailInfo.htm
Space Center Shadowstar Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of space artifacts, reference material such as articles and interviews with astronauts, and authentic autograph scans.
   http://razoredge.home.sprynet.com/hots.html
Collecting Crest & Monogram Albums Open in a new browser window  
   A personal site exploring and presenting research findings on the forgotten pastime of crest and monogram albums. Presented by Edward J Law.
   http://homepage.eircom.net/~lawe/
Backscratcher Open in a new browser window  
   Collection of more than 130 Backscratchers.
   http://www.members.tripod.com/Gideon_Weiss/
Business Card Collecting Open in a new browser window  
   Business card collecting facts, fun, and information. Links to business card collectors and traders around the world.
   http://www.ibccsite.com/
Fool of the Hills Garden Gnomes Open in a new browser window  
   Gallery of gnomes and links.
   http://www.angelfire.com/on3/gnomes/main.html
Yossie's Handcuff Collection Open in a new browser window  
   A personal collection of Handcuffs, Leg Irons, and other insitutional and historical restraint devices. Includes resource links page, patent papers, function animations, and books.
   http://www.blacksteel.com/hcs.html
Antique Spectacles Open in a new browser window  
   Read about antique spectacles and browse through a virtual museum of monocles, eyeglasses, lorgnettes and spectacles.
   http://www.antiquespectacles.co.uk/
The Sergei Rubber Band Ball Project Open in a new browser window  
   Project owner is trying to build a very large rubber band ball named Sergei. Go to this sit for information on donating rubber bands and Sergei's stats.
   http://www.rubberbandball.s5.com/
Bakelite Open in a new browser window  
   This is a site dedicated to all collectors of Bakelite and other associated old plastics.
   http://bakelite_world_2001.tripod.com/
The Sneaker Net Open in a new browser window  
   Collection of over 150 sneakers (most of them Nike) - pictures.
   http://www.thesneaker.net/
Swingline Shrine Open in a new browser window  
   Devoted to the loyal users of Swingline Staplers around the world.
   http://www2.trincoll.edu/~rwilmerd
Collectors Tech Open in a new browser window  
   British collector of electronic devices, calculators, radios, and watches.
   http://www.collectors-tech.com/
Flashlight Museum Open in a new browser window  
   History of flashlights and images of flashlights with information.
   http://www.geocities.com/~stuarts1031/flashlight.html
Land of Noz Open in a new browser window  
   All about collecting antique garden hose nozzles.
   http://www.centuryinter.net/robinsnest/nozzles/
American Weather Vanes Open in a new browser window  
   Article on collecting American weather vanes including historical features, vane authenticity tips, displaying information, and outside resources. From Country Living.
   http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliving/collect/ar/articles/0,12922,284652_293943,00.html
Bryan's Rubber Band Ball Open in a new browser window  
   Pictures, statistics and guest book.
   http://rubberbandball.5u.com/
Angel Cult Open in a new browser window  
   Online gallery of Guardian Angels protecting children.
   http://www.angelcult.com/
My Bandaids Open in a new browser window  
   This site contains images of an extensive bandaid collection and a listing of the people that have made contributions to it.
   http://mybandaids.tripod.com/
Sandcollection Open in a new browser window  
   Site about Sand, trading sand - including pictures, scans, newspaper articles about sand and a download section.
   http://www.uecmoedling.at/sand/english.html
Beach Collection Open in a new browser window  
   Sand collection (arenophile). Lots of images
   http://sable.sergi5.com/
Treasure Jar Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to a family's collection of miscellaneous junk that is found on streets and sidewalks.
   http://www.treasure-jar.com/
Antique Mouse and Rat Traps Open in a new browser window  
   This site includes photographs and information about collecting, and researching them as a hobby.
   http://people.hws.edu/cicciarelli/trapic1.html
Pocket Calendars Open in a new browser window  
   This site is dedicated to a collection of pocket calendars. Includes links, images and reasons to collect pocket calandars.
   http://www.kalendariki.net/uk/homeframe.html
Cabin Safety Cards Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of safety cards from airliners around the world.
   http://www.angelfire.com/empire/an887
Rubberband Ball Miettinen Open in a new browser window  
   A rubberband ball website. This Finnish one is in need of donations.
   http://www.melankolia.net/pallo/index.en.html
Christmas Pyramids (Windmills) Open in a new browser window  
   Information about Christmas pyramids and pictures and descriptions of Christmas pyramids from different countries.
   http://www.knocktwice.com/pyramid.htm
Paper Watermarks Open in a new browser window  
   Collection of Paper Watermarks, with images and information about watermarks, includes links to other internet resources about watermarks. English & EspaƱol.
   http://www.watermarks.info/indexi.htm
Air Raid Sirens Open in a new browser window  
   Information on air raid sirens and other siren and warning devices. Features photos, sounds, projects, restoration, forum, and links.
   http://www.airraidsirens.com/
Federalthunderbolt.org Open in a new browser window  
   Focuses on the Thunderbolt models of outdoor warning sirens made by Federal Sign & Signal Corporation which are sirens for civil defense, tonadoes, and air raids.
   http://www.federalthunderbolt.org/
Warning Sirens by Jason Chrismon Open in a new browser window  
   Focuses on outdoor warning sirens including civil defense, tornado, and air raid sirens. Provides message forum and links.
   http://www.warningsirens.org/
Hot Water Bottle Collection Open in a new browser window  
   Earthenware hot water bottle collection plus foot warmers, bed warmers and muff warmers.
   http://sppots.co.uk/
Talking Clocks Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of talking clocks. The site contains: photo galleries, some history of clocks that talk and interesting links about time.
   http://www.talkingclocks.net/
Cliff Muskiet's Stewardess Uniform Collection Open in a new browser window  
   Thumbnailed photograph galleries of uniforms worn by airline staff.
   http://www.uniformfreak.demon.nl/
Bakelite and Plastic Museum Open in a new browser window  
   The database of the site is filled with bakelite kitchen and homeware, radio's, clocks, jewelry, and cameras. Each item has its comprehensive description. Includes images, books, links.
   http://www.bakeliteandplasticmuseum.org/
Rubberband Man Open in a new browser window  
   Provides information on starting a rubberband ball and has images of on going projects.
   http://Rubberbandman0.tripod.com/
The RubberBand Ball Room Open in a new browser window  
   Step by step guide to creating a rubber band ball. Personal bios, and links to friends pages.
   http://members.aol.com/cuddleelf/rubberba.htm
Sands Open in a new browser window  
   Sand collecting site. Offers to exchange samples of sand. Site is in Italian and English.
   http://digilander.libero.it/tafa1/
Tiki Chat Open in a new browser window  
   Forum for collectors of tiki mugs and Hawaiiana.
   http://www.tikimug.com
My Flashlight Collection Open in a new browser window  
   Images of an extensive flashlight collection.
   http://hometown.aol.com/charnes5
FlashlightMuseum.com Open in a new browser window  
   Online museum of antique, classic and new flashlights.
   http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/
Solid Perfume Open in a new browser window  
   A free informational forum for collectors of solid perfume compacts. Includes a message board, searchable photo database and buying and selling area.
   http://www.solidperfume.com/
Stegeo Open in a new browser window  
   A fairly eclectic collection consisting of stud boxes, roller blotter, bakelite boxes and dishware. Site consists of images and some text in English and German.
   http://homepage.schleswig-holstein.de/stegeo/
The Nailhunter Open in a new browser window  
   A pictorial guide to date and pole nails. Collecting date nails is considered to be closely related to insulator collecting.
   http://home.houston.rr.com/datenails/
Welcome to MyRubberBandBall.com website Open in a new browser window  
   I need you help in making the largest rubberband ball.
   http://myrubberbandball.com
Waistcoat Man Open in a new browser window  
   A collection of waistcoats and three-piece suits, including iImages and a place for other collectors to meet.
   http://www.thewaistcoatman.org.uk/
LanternCollection.net Open in a new browser window  
   Devoted to antique or vintage kerosene deadflame and tubular lanterns, includes images and links.
   http://www.lanterncollection.net
Vintage Ceiling Fans Open in a new browser window  
   A collection with images, descriptions and links.
   http://www.geocities.com/ada19851985/index.html
Antique X-Ray Tubes and Accessories Open in a new browser window  
   A personal collection of antique X-ray tubes and accessories, with images and some information.
   http://home.sprintmail.com/~njhakim/
The Gamewell Diaphone Web Site Open in a new browser window  
   A collector of information and devices showcases the distinctive public warning horns. Information, images and history are featured.
   http://diaphones.morgancomm.com
Virtual Mercury Arc Rectifier Museum Open in a new browser window  
   Photographic collection of Mercury rectifiers and associated electronic glassware includes interesting pictures, information and links.
   http://www.tigercom.dsl.pipex.com/
Icebox Memories Open in a new browser window  
   Collection of memorabilia associated with the way ice was harvested, stored and finally delivered in the early 1900s.
   http://www.iceboxmemories.com/site/sub1.htm
Safety-Cards Open in a new browser window  
   An extensive collection which includes a complete alphabetical listing, images and a trade list. Site in German and English.
   http://www.safetycards.de/
World Beach Sand Open in a new browser window  
   Collecting tips, trading links and general information on sand collecting.
   http://www.geocities.com/worldbeachsand/index.html
Bakelite Museum Open in a new browser window  
   A history of the plastic, backgrounds and a small collection. Site in Gernman and English
   http://surfnett.de/bofe/