I saw a wallet very similar in the history display case at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. I've been told it's made from goatskin, but I can't verify that.
This quarter sawn oak mission style rocker belonged to my great grandmother late 1800's. The finish is original and the leather spring seat is in pretty good shape-leather has hardened after years but still is pretty comfortable to sit in. A paper tag on the inside of the chairs reads
Websters Manufactufing Company # 3098 6U no dates are stated or readable. Curious on the value.
Should I have the seat recovered/extra pad over the original?
For extending the frontiers of technology for the good of mankind be designing and building the first electronic computer, Eniac, in 1946, and the first commercial electronic computer, Univac, in 1951
Nashville, Tennessee 1980"
Written on front
"Founders of the computer industry
J. Presper Eckert 1919
John W. Mauchly 1907-1980"
Images of both men on front as well.
The top of the box is signed by Kathleen R. Mauchly and J. Presper Eckert.
I bought this Drexel desk on craigs list. I dont know to much about it but the handles and knobs look older maybe 60's or earlier. I would like to know more about the desk and if I bought for a good price. If anyone out there knows about Drexel Furniture let me know thanks.
1905, Victrola Radio with Crank, Victor Talking Machine Co, Camden,NJ, found at 95 yr old personal antique collector auction. Original unique item with part # 4342 authenticity on back
