Wedding Cakes have quite a unique history of traditions. A tradition in ancient Rome included crumbling the wedding cake over the bride’s head to symbolize good fortune. The newly wedded couple would eat these crumbs. The crumbs would be gathered up by the guests and thrown at the couple like confetti; as well as, eaten….
The Lovable Paddington Bear
Eden Toys Paddington Bear Honey Jar and Paddington Bear Nursery Ware Set available @ Time’s Tin Cup In 1958, the world was introduced to a lovable stuffed bear, wearing a floppy hat, symbolically left at the Paddington Train Station in London with a note around his neck that read, “Please look after this bear. Thank…
The Rooster of Resistance
The rooster is now the symbol of Ukrainian resistance A photo of a kitchen cabinet attached to the wall of a house destroyed by Russian rockets in Borodyanka, Ukraine. The photo of this cabinet still showed an intact ceramic rooster sitting on the cabinet. It is now a symbol of withstanding the Russian occupation.
Vintage Doonesbury Deluxe Book by G.B. Trudeau
@DoonesburyComic The cartoons for it’s counter political, cultural and social commentary! Doonesbury was the continuing series of the cartoon Bull Tales with was published in Yale University’s student newspaper, Yale Daily News. Both Bull Tales and Doonesbury are the creations of Garry Trudeau . The Doonesbury cartoon even made Broadway. Doonesbury the Musical Comedy opened…
Vintage Disney Pinocchio Bank of Italian Folktale
The italian folktale of Pinocchio was written by Carlo Collodi in 1883. It was intended as a lesson to young boys to desuade from bad behavior and serve as a warning. The lesson to be learned was to work, be good and study. Devoting to these behaviors would transform to modern comforts. Walt Disney developed…
“The beautiful woman has come” to Time’s Tin Cup
Nefertiti was only 15 years old when she married Amunhotep IV. Amunhotep renamed himself Akhenaten and ruled ancient Egypt as Pharaoh from 1353 to 1336 BC. Pharoh Akenaten and Nefertiti remolded Egypt’s religion around the worship of the sun god Aten and made Amarna the capital of the Egyptian Empire. Nefertiti’s name means, “the beautiful…
Large Onyx Unicorn
We have all heard of unicorns. But what is the source of the legend? The first writings of the unicorn can be found in the Indus Valley Civilization circa 3000 – 1300 B.C. Images of unicorns can be found in wax seals of elite society members that depict a horse like animal with a single…
#Boonton ! #MorrisCty ! Let’s Go Shopping ! Vendor Opportunities !
Boonton Elks Lodge Flea Market Sunday, March 27th, 2022 !! Small Businesses, Crafters and Makers! Vending Opportunities still being considered. Contact Time’s Tin Cups own Laurel if you want a vendor table! Best part, you are supporting a Community Neighbor that gives back! The Boonton Elks Lodge is over 100 years old and has donated over $1 Million Dollars to the #Boonton Community. That…
Silhouettes of the Sky
The earliest record of a weather vane dates back to the first century, B.C. It was a bronze sculpture built by Andronicus of Athens, Greece. Mounted at the top of the Tower of the Winds, it was of the shape of Triton, ruler of the sea. In the 9th century, A.D. Pope Nicholas decreed that…
#Boonton #MorrisCty Upcoming Bag Ban
Beginning May 4, 2022, the State of NJ will be banning single use plastic and paper carryout bags. But Time’s Tin Cup is here to help! Don’t let this law interfere with your shopping needs. Stop by Time’s Tin Cup and receive a free double sided market bag with any purchase of $35 or more…