Vintage Great American – Baseball Box available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is one of the most recognizable songs in American history. It was written in 1908 by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer. You would think this legendary anthem came from a diehard baseball fan; but, neither…
George Washington’s Inauguration Day – April 30, 1789
Cast Iron George Washington available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Presidential inaugurations are important civic rituals in our nation’s political life. The Constitution requires that presidential electoral votes be opened and counted by the Senate and House of Representatives meeting together, that the candidate with a majority of electoral votes be declared the victor, and…
A washboard can do more than wash your clothes! Made in the USA !
Antique National Washboard, Made in the USA, available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! A wonderful piece of American domestic history — this antique National Washboard Co. No. 65 features a corrugated zinc scrubbing surface set in a solid hardwood frame with its original soap ledge intact. The stenciled label reads clearly: “National Washboard Co. —…
April is International Guitar Month
1966 Vanguard Electric Guitar available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! At Time‘s Tin Cup, there is 1966 Kay Trutone Vanguard Electric Guitar and Amp, by Kay Musical Instrument Company Truetone was a registered trademark for musical instruments owned by Western Auto Supply Company in Kansas City, Missouri until 1989. Kay Musical Instrument Company is known to have…
National Tell a Story Day is recognized on April 27th of each year.
Ask Laurel to show you these pieces live on Facebook ! @gisphilia is the Prof. of East Asian Studies, at the University of Arizona. He tells the legend of the Fu Lion Dogs. National Tell a Story Day is recognized on April 27th of each year. Listen to the story of the Fu Lions, or Shi. Fu…
April 12th is Children’s Book Week
Meet Chris Durenberger, screenwriter, artist, illustrator and author. Also, Time’s Tin Cup’s, Laurel Durenberger‘s son! Chris Durenberger has recently published Bubo. Bubo is a story that Chris has worked on telling for nearly a decade. The artistic medium found itself in poetry and illustration. BUBO is an illustrated poem narrated by Plague itself. At nearly…
National Handmade Day with Tea
A Spot of Tea @ Time’s Tin Cup ! Tea. Relaxing, medicinal, status, and refreshing. But what of the simplistic bag that is used to brew a cup? The tea bag. It was invented by accident! Thomas Sullivan was a New York tea merchant in 1908. He would send samples of teas to customers in…
Wizard of Oz – If I Were King of the Forest Plate
Wizard of Oz – If I Were King of the Forest Plate available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! We are all familiar with “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland; but, did you know that was a remake? The original movie was released as a silent film in 1910. It was based off of a…
Morris/Essex Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Downtown – #downtowndenville
Denville, Morris County New Jersey !! Voting is open for the 2026 Morris & Essex Health and Life Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, with polls closing on April 15, 2026. Support Denville businesses, which have won “Best Downtown” for 5 consecutive years, by voting for local shops, restaurants, and spas to keep the streak alive. Give…
Victorian era brass postal scale
Victorian Era Postal Scale available @ Time’s Tin Cup ! This is a Victorian era brass postal/letter scale (balance scale), from the 1880–1910 era. These were instruments used to calculate letter and parcel weight for precise postage charges Postal services have unique bits of history. For example, our mail for a short time was delivered…