Why does the pen-maker do wrong, and try to make others as bad as himself? Because he makes the people steal (steel) pens, and says they do right (write). Cassell’s Educator for the Young Ready made ink was created in 1836. Inkwells were created to hold this ink. Inkwells were made decorative for desks; as…
Feline Folklore @theBHPL
The Boonton Holmes Public Library will be presenting Feline Folklore via Zoom. The program will be June 22, 2021 @ 7:00pm-8:30pm. This program will be headed up by storytellers and folklore experts, Doctors Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman. It will be a fascinating look at cats in folklore and fairy tales. Sign Up here !!…
Vintage Tinder Heart Apple Mailbox Holds Postal History
It is truly amazing how much is never realized with the history of our mail delivery. Not only has our U.S. Post Office delivered children as parcels; but, there is a history of our mail being delivered by Rockets! One of the first successful deliveries of mail by a rocket in the United States was…
Magical Carousel Horse
Find your Carousel Horse @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Oh the memories this majestic carousel horse would summon sitting in the corner of your room! Adults and children covet beloved memories of riding carousels! Artisan horses, playful lights, and entrancing music! Did you know the Prince Charming Regal Carousel in Magic Kingdom’s Disney World was…
I’m a Twitcher! Are You?
Twitcher is a fun slang word for Birdwatcher. The scientific word is ornithologist. Twitcher is more fun! Time’s Tin Cup has an entire peppering of bird themed items to satisfy twitchers. Bird patterned tea pots, frames, statues, figurines and more. Even birdhouses to attract populations to your backyard for any that are interested in the…
Lighthouse Collectors and Enthusiasts!
Legends, history and mystery surround lighthouses and have created a dedicated group of enthusiasts. Did you know lighthouses have existed as far back as 1300 BC? The first known lighthouse was created by the Trojans. They built a fire tower in Sigeum. Here is a full chronological history of lighthouses courtesy Time’s Tin Cup. Lighthouses…
*Update* Watch Introduction to Tarot Cards Hosted @ Boonton Holmes Library
973-334-2980 #Boonton ! If you missed Introduction to Tarot Cards @theBHPL Happy Hour, Watch it here. Class was led by Rev. Vikki Anderson Part 1: Part 2: Time’s Tin Cup has tarot cards! Metaphysical teacher, Vikki Anderson, joins Boonton Holmes Public Library for an overview of the practice of Tarot. You will learn how to…
#Boonton First Friday Music on Main and Dog Days of Summer is Back!
Boonton Main Street is Back! Have you missed First Friday’s Music on Main? The Dog Days of Summer? It’s back! Friday, June 4th, 5pm! Embrace our #BoontonMainStreet. Of course, Time’s Tin Cup’s Cat is not sure how she feels about this. Keep an eye on Time’s Tin Cup’s Happenings Page for more events!