Thanks for coming to the Garage Ruby! Your post is fantastic and I’m so glad you had a great time. I want to share below, and click the read more link to read the rest. Hello there!!! This past Sunday, I took advantage of the gorgeous September weather in Chicago
Appraisal fair favorites, September
The September appraisal fair at the Garage brought in a new round of cool vintage goods. We’ll be back on the 3rd Sunday of October. 1 free item appraisal per paid admission. Here are a few of our favorites from September- Ideal Shirley Temple Doll, 17″ from the 1950’s. Her original
Early 1960’s Nylint Sticker Shock at the Ford Dealership
The Nylint company began in 1937 producing kitchen tools and components for durable goods. From 1941-45 they were focused on War effort manufacturing particularly anti-aircraft magazines. After the War, with their modern steel pressing technology they turned in the direction of Toy making. There were dozens of toy makers making pressed steel toys before Nylint,
Collecting Vintage Santa
Vintage Santa The great thing about Vintage Santa is that he is comprised of several cultures. Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle and more are all part of the composition of Santa Claus. New York’s Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem “An Account of a visit from St Nicholas” helped shape
Chicago Vintage. What is it?
September 18 is Chicago Vintage at the Garage. What does Vintage Chicago even mean? Anything made in Chicago, has a Chicago vibe to it, is about Chicago, or says Chicago on it! Every 3rd Sunday our vendors bring items in ALL categories. Every month we also have an added bonus theme. That means in
Season Finale, October 16
Season Finale of the Vintage Garage 2016 The cover art. The classic music. The distinctive sound. Vinyl is back! While all categories of vintage are represented, vinyl is the bonus. Serious music lovers look for the sound that only vinyl can produce. You’ll always find vinyl at the Garage every month.
Chicago Holiday Market November 20
Vintage Garage Chicago Holiday Market “Last year’s Holiday Market was one of the best shows of the year!” says Melissa Sands, founder of Vintage Garage Chicago. “We’ll be dry and dress warm. Vintage holiday shopping at the Garage won’t be a problem.” The Garage vendors will be saving their best vintage holiday and
