The Skotch Kooler which has become an icon of the 50s, was made by Hamilton Metal Products Co., Hamilton, Ohio. copyrighted in 1952. Petra Cabot is credited with the design of the Skotch Kooler. It could hold 4 gallons of food and kept cool by meand of its fiberglass insulation, air, and its heat-reflecting outer surface.
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Lucille Ball Vintage Ads
Phillip Morris was a sponsor of the I Love Lucy show and the popularity of the show meant many sponsorship opportunities for Lucy and Desi.
I Love Lucy Sloane Delaware Flooring Ad 1953
When Lucy told Ricky their home could be beautified from the floor up - he looked interested. Lucy showed him! The windup was The "I LOVE LUCY Home".
Lucy made her point with wonderful Sloan Delaware flooring.
I Love Lucy Color Footage (1951)
Priceless color footage taken by an audience member.
This short 8 mm Color film Footage was filmed by an audience member of "I Love Lucy", on the evening of October 12, 1951, at Sound Stage #2 of Desilu Studios, Hollywood, California.
The episode being filmed was Episode 6 of Season One, "The Audition".( It was a remake of "I Love Lucy" pilot episode, which was presumed lost until 1990.)
Although many people who tried to capture the filming, Jess Oppenheimer, the producer and writer of "I Love Lucy", prohibited it, because of the risk of leaking it. Because of this, this footage is the only surviving material of "Behind-the-Scenes" of this legendary sitcom. (It is said that Desi Arnaz filmed some filming scenes using his own 8 mm movie camera, but it is not proven.)
Of all four main stars, Vivian Vance does not in this footage. Jess Oppenheimer, and renouned cameraman, Karl Freund, are seen briefly.
Fashion Trend by Johnson-Carper Bedroom Furniture: Live like Lucy
Live like Lucy
(You'll love it!)
Now... for your home, the lovely "I Love Lucy" Suite!
Lucy and Desi wear matching "I Love Lucy" pajamas by Textron. 
Here's the beautiful fashion trend bedroom suite created especially for Lucy and Desi and their sensational television show. "I Love Lucy" -- chosen for their Hollywood home too! Brought to you by thousands of fashion trend dealers coast to coast.
"We Love Fashion Trend," says Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, stars of the fabulous "I Love Lucy" show. You, too, will love this Fashion Trend Suite for its charming style especialy created for Lucy and Desi by Edmond J. Spense for its subtle yet stunning contrast of light ivory Korina and natural walnut for the many quality features that make Fashion Trend one of the most famous names in furniture... and for the down-to-earth price that makes Fashion Trend as easy to own as it is to love. See the I Love Lucy suite at leading furniture and department stores. -- Live like Lucy! Double Dresser and Bookcase Bed $198.00.
Prices vary slightly in some sections, due to freight differences your dealer must pay)
Johnson-Carper Furniture Co., Inc. Roanoke, Virginia.
Tim Jenison Vermeer the Music Lesson
I recently watched the documentary Tim's Vermeer, and highly recommend it, even if you are not all that interested in art. It is a fascinating documentary film about an inventor with no previous experience of painting, Tim Jenison, who decided to duplicate the painting technique of Johannes Vermeer (the painter of The Girl With the Pearl Earring) and his remarkable results. In the course of preparing to duplicate the masterpiece he built a replica of Vermeer's studio and recreated the contents of the room and lighting conditions seen in the original painting, and ground his own lens for his own version of the camera obscura.
The Original Work:
A Lady at the Virginal with a Gentleman, 'The Music Lesson'
Creation Date:
c.1662-5
Materials:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
74.0 x 64.6 cm
Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2014
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Looking back to a simpler time for inspiration and decor ideas. Favorite eras include 1920's Gatsby Era, Lost Generation-France, Depression Era, Mid-Century, 1950's I love Lucy era, Art Deco and Art Nouveau
The picture featured here is a vintage E. Melvin Bolstad print from the 1950's - an example of one of the pair of Bolstad prints that was seen over the mantel piece in the living room of the "I Love Lucy" show from about series two.
More details on my other blog at:
http://www.50slucy.com/category/e-melvin-bolstad