Mad Hatter in Chicago
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A Chicago Mad Hatter

A Chicago Mad Hatter

Since starting her vintage business, Madge has made some amazing connections. The one closest to her heart is all her wonderful new friends in the world-wide hat-loving community. A big part of that community is the Mad Hatter Society on Facebook, a very passionate group of m...

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4th of July Classic Hollywood
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Happy 4th of July from Classic Hollywood

Here's to the Red, White and Blue in classic black and whiteHappy 4th of July from MadgesHatbox.  During the golden age of Hollywood the movie studio publicity departments would crank out photos stills for every occasion.  Here's a fun selection of your favorite stars in full 4th of July regalia.  I...

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national Hat Day
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Happy Hat Day from Madge

Well, the festivities are over and the National Hat Day decorations are finally put away for another year. One of Madge's favorite parts of this annual tradition is fellow hatters who post their photos from the day on her Facebook page.   Here's some of her Happy Hat Day favorites.Wendy in Gig Harbo...

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vintage father's day gifts
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The Greatest Generation – The Estate of Hugh Quam Stevens

One of the best things about selling vintage is learning the history of those who lovingly owned the vintage pieces that are now in our shop.  If you admire "The Greatest Generation" you will enjoy the story of  Hugh Quam Stevens. Mr. Stevens served as the president of the Vincennes Steel Company, b...

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Madge in New York – 911 Memorial

Madge in New York - 911 Memorial
Republishing this post today
in honor of our fallen heroes
 
On our last day in NYC, Madge & Mr. Madge decided to go in another direction - downtown to the 9/11 Memorial, which opened last year on the 10th anniversary of the disaster.  After years of...

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