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…
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#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…
Turquoise Chinese Ducks
Ducks in Chinese legend represent affection and fidelity. Mandarin duck, or yuanyang, symbolize lifelong couples. There is a Chinese proverb that uses the duck to describe a loving couple, “Two mandarin ducks playing in water’. This is often represented at weddings.
The Legend of the Osterhase
Shop Easter decor @ Time’s Tin Cup ! The legend of the Easter Bunny can be traced back to Germany in the 1500s. The stories say that a poor woman decorated colorful eggs and hid them around her garden. Children would hunt for these colorful eggs within the garden. While hunting for the eggs, a…
#MorrisCty are you Crafty?
#MorrisCty‘s own Fosterfield’s Living Historical Farm often hosts programs of yarn making from wool, flax and cotton; as well as, sheep shearing! If you enjoy working with fiber, then stop by Time’s Tin Cup for this Double Squirrel Cage English Yarn Swift! An endearing vintage treasure any crafter would love! SOLD! View More items here…
A Celebration Treat for Train Enthusiasts
This #Railfans cake topper is vintage chalkware. Chalkware was a popular medium for figurines during the Great Depression. Use it ‘Time after Time’ for all of your Train Enthusiasts Celebrations! Hey #Railfans of #MorrisCty ! Did you know pop artist, Cyndi Lauper, filmed the video for her 1983 hit, “Time after Time” at the Morristown…
Hey Motorheads! The People’s Car
In 1945, a car developed from an idea of Adolf Hitler, styled by Austrian designer Erwin Komenda, and innovatively engineered by Ferdinand Porsche, became the best-selling car of all time. The Volkswagen was the ‘People’s Car’ and beloved by all from California surfer dudes, college kids, free lovin’ hippies and desired by fervent Nazis. Production…
Humpty Dumpty Sat on Time’s Tin Cup
According to the 17th century Oxford English Dictionary, “humpty dumpty” was slang for a short and clumsy person. The actual riddle of Humpty Dumpty is referencing a clumsy person falling off a wall and becoming hurt beyond repair.