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Kristi Cowles was born into a rather zany family of singers and raised in Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Her father directed music at the local high school as well as the church. It was no accident that she was blessed with a strong alto voice, as both her parents sang duets throughout their long married...more>>

Woman of the North is Kristi Cowles’s third CD. Being a grandmother and peace-maker with strong convictions for protecting the environment was the inspiration for her third CD. As Kristi claims, the songs of this one “talk turkey.”

Because of Kristi’s life...more>>

J. M. Barrie’s novel The Little Minister offers a portrayal of Scottish village life and characters that is a delightful one. Gavin Dishart, untried and tremendously in earnest in his high calling, is given charge of the Auld Licht Manse in Thrums, where he at once becomes the prop...more>>

This vintage copy of the novel When a Man’s a Man (1916) is now made available for your reading pleasure. The book is hardbound with no jacket cover and is in good vintage shape with the front cover page sliced and marginally split from the spine along the top of the book for about...more>>

Dating from the 1940s, this caramel- and red-colored Bakelite pipe with Rosewood bowl and gold accent band was designed as an eye-catching smoking implement for the chic lady. Commonly found in the drawing room, this pipe was intended to be used for an after-dinner smoke. This unique piece is nic...more>>

Acquired at the Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Antique Flea Market, this unusual lady’s riding stick features the face of a hound for its metal handle. Made circa 1940, the riding stick is made of hardwood, probably walnut, that has been painted black and tapered to a point. The masterfully rend...more>>

This relaxed yet attentive frog is carved out of once piece of Chinese imperial jasper. The frog appears perched atop the stone. Elegantly carved, it captures the realism and beauty of a green tree frog sit alert upon a rock. This very interesting piece makes for a stunning accent in any setting....more>>

This 1984 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box and a six-page description pamphlet.

The design for the White House Christmas ornament for 1984 is based upon the...more>>

This 1986 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box, an eight-page description pamphlet, and an order form for additional White House Historical Association ornaments.

Produced in 1986 by Cartomancie Grimaud of Paris, France, this extraordinary deck of fortunetelling cards depicts a variety of contemporary images, all of which appear in the same dessert. Even the backside of each card illustrates the dessert found on its front. In addition, each fortunetelling ...more>>

Produced in 2004 by Lo Scarabero in Milan, Italy, this unusual deck of Gay Tarot is a divination tool of awareness and introspection for those who are not afraid of diversity. This original and courageous deck breaks stereotypes and combines Tarot symb...more>>

From Ulysses Press comes this French version of the classic and humorous children’s Christmas tale of how the dastardly Grinch stole Christmas items from the town and families of Whoville on Christmas Eve. Comment Le Grinch A Volé Noël was translated by Anne-Laure Fourn...more>>

In celebration of this year's Academy Awards , Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document...more>>

In celebration of this year's Academy Awards, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document ...more>>

This unusual American-made pipe featuring the head of a bat as the pipe’s bowl was made in the mid-1980s and acquired in, of all places, Berlin, Germany. The stem of the pipe is standard fare, though the mouthpiece has a small piece missing, but which, in no way, hinders the functionality o...more>>

Acquired at a Rosemont, Illinois, estate sale, this early 1930s Depression-era glass tobacco jar has a bronze-finish lid. The glass jar is quite solid and beautifully cut and grooved along its sides. The bottom of the jar has a wonderfully cut sunflower design along with eight triangle-shaped &ld...more>>

The radiant swallowtail (Papilio lorquinianus) contains absolutely beautiful bright aqua greenish coloring. In fact, it has one of the most extreme color changes out of all other butterflies, it changes color from a bluish green to a green depending on the angle you view it at or on the ...more>>

This beautiful découpage on an African ostrich egg from the early 1990s depicts two tigers and two kudus. A small black map of Africa appears down the bottom on one side of the egg. The figures appear over a painted ostrich egg as seen in the accompanying photographs, and then the whole eg...more>>

Issued in 1913, this original set of tobacco cards (more commonly known as “cigarette cards”) depicts alpine flowers of the British Isles. This specific set was produced for and inserted with packets of Wills’s Cigarettes, manufactured by the W.D. & H.O. Wills company of Bri...more>>

Issued in 1927, this extremely rare and original set of tobacco cards (more commonly known as “cigarette cards”) depicts game birds as well as wild fowl found throughout the British Isles during the 1920s. The curlew, common pochard, pink-footed goose, whopper or whistling swan and so...more>>

Yes, it's true - Etc. Redux offers you discounted prices for the following great items from our Etc. department or a free gift certificate that can be used for a future purchase of any product! 

Self-published in the 2000s by a Korean graphic designer through the manufacturer Silver Forest is a set of 25 rune cards with blue backgrounds. These runes are based on the traditional Elder Futhark glyphs of the Norse peoples of Europe. A small booklet about runes, written in Korean, is include...more>>

In celebration of this year's Academy Awards, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document ...more>>

This gorgeous, circa 1880s, snuff bottle of agate rock crystal has a skillfully carved vine with leaves on the left side of its front so that the brownish hue of the crystal is made more apparent to the viewer. The rock crystal has been hollowed out so that it may hold both tobacco and the tiny s...more>>

This gorgeous seashell is a real Atlantic triton trumpet (Charonia vareigata Lamarck) shell. The seashell is commercial grade #1 quality, but as with anything created by Earth Mother herself, it is naturally imperfect. The triton trumpet shell does show signs of natural aging, such as sc...more>>

Just for fun, here is a large white ostrich egg. It was acquired at a Northern Illinois estate sale and remains in good vintage condition. It has a hole on one end of the egg for yolk removal. The egg has been cleaned and sterilized.

This big beautiful ostrich egg is great for crafts, car...more>>

This idea became a book they wrote together on personal mythology entitled Icons of the mythic Self: Journey into the Realm of Personal Symbols. Soon after completion f the book’s original draft, Kristi began to write music — something she had really not done during her profe...more>>

Found at the Wellfleet, Massachusetts, Antique Flea Market, this vintage pair of 1960s tinted Wilson glasses were originally used for welding protection. Later, someone discovered that they made for great protection as well when riding a motorcycle on a bright, sunny day.

The frames are 1...more>>

This beautiful, naturally striped chambered nautilus seashell (Nautilus pompilius linne) is commercial grade #1 quality, but as with anything created by Earth Mother herself, it is naturally imperfect. The chambered nautilus shell does show signs of natural aging, such as scars, blemishe...more>>

This wonderful set of raspberry-tinted, Mid-Century Murano glass table lighter and ashtray would make for a nice addition to any art glass collection, especially for those who are attracted to art glass from the 1950s and 60s. And, this set is in good vintage condition, with no cracks or chips to...more>>

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

This eclectic collection of three tall tiki tumblers is in great vintage condition. None of the tumblers have cracks or chips, and they show little signs of wear. The tallest of the three tumblers has a marking on its bottom, indicating that it was manufactured in Japan. The white-and-red tumbler...more>>

This stunning seashell is a massive Seba’s spider conch, or giant spider conch (Lambis truncate, subspecies sebae). The seashell is commercial grade #1 quality, but as with anything created by Earth Mother herself, it is naturally imperfect. The giant spider conch does sho...more>>

This tiki tumbler commemorating Jimmy Wong’s Restaurant in the new “Chinatown” of Chicago dates back to early 1980s. It is in excellent vintage condition, with no chips or cracks and hardly any wear.

As a Chicago South Loop restaurateur, Jimmy Wong (1914-2001) was best k...more>>

This contemporary scrimshaw guitar pick is made out of resin into which the depiction of the lighthouse and clipper ship are etched. This little guitar pick is exemplary of the Folk Art still being produced by current New England artists. A long-standing artistic tradition manifests itself in a m...more>>

From Heraclio Fournier Vitoria of Spain comes this vintage, and unusual, 48 Tarot card deck. Unlike other Tarot decks that are divided into major and minor arcana, this deck is divided into 4 suits (batons, coins, cups and swords) of 12 cards apiece. Cards numbered 1 through 9 are “pip card...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes an authentic 1930s composition elk from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which this elk is a member) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly representativ...more>>

In celebration of this year's Academy Awards, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document ...more>>

In celebration of this year's Academy Awards, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear docu...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes this authentic 1930s composition warthog from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which these elephants are members) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly ...more>>

The blue mountain swallowtail (Papilio ulysses) is one of the most popular butterflies among butterfly collections and art pieces. The ulysses is difficult to photograph, its colors change a little from a light bright blue to a darker, rich blue depending on type and angle of li...more>>

The majestic green swallowtail (Papilio blumei) is one of the most popular butterflies among butterfly collections and art pieces. The blumei has an amazing iridescent green "dust" all over its wings that is difficult to see in the attached photographs. Its tails are amazing, to...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes an authentic 1930s composition giraffe from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which this giraffe is a member) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly repre...more>>

The Audubon Society Baby Elephant Folio is the deluxe, jacket-covered hardbound edition of Audubon’s Birds of America, edited and compiled by Roger and Virginia Peterson and published in 1981 by Abbeville Press of New York. Though showing minimal wear and stain, the jacket cover re...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes an authentic 1930s composition zebra from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which this zebra is a member) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly represent...more>>

This charming wooden walking cane from the 1970s is a beautifully handcrafted piece of folk art. The top grip of the cane is composed of Lucite molded in the form of an elephant’s head and colored tan and brown. The stick part of the cane is wood, and a silver and a brass ring connect the h...more>>

Here is an elegant, jacket-covered hardbound edition of The Great Book of Currier & Ives’ America, edited and compiled by Walton Rawls and published in 1979 by Abbeville Press of New York. Though showing minimal wear and stain, the jacket cover remains in great vintage conditio...more>>

Issued in 1935, this original set of tobacco cards (more commonly known as “cigarette cards”) depicts fish and floral life common to ponds and aquariums in the British Isles. Comet Goldfish, Golden Orfe, Water Violet, Willow Moss and so many more appear in this colorful card set.

This beautiful pair of orange lion’s paw seashells (Lyropecten nodosa) is commercial grade #1 quality, but as with anything created by Earth Mother herself, they are naturally imperfect. These lion’s paw shells do show signs of natural aging, such as scars, blemishes, chips, ...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes an authentic 1930s composition moose from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which this moose is a member) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly represent...more>>

Cat’s eye crystal is a fascinating stone that has become very popular due to its unique optical effects and beautiful shine. But what kind of crystal is cat’s eye?

Cat’s eye crystals are very attractive and are available in eight bright colored stones, t...more>>

Moonstone, in all its varieties, reflects back to us the light of life as does Grandmother Moon. This gemstone was used in Roman jewelry almost 2,000 years ago and even longer in Asia. During the Art Nouveau period, moonstone was a popular choice of jewelers since a common myth a...more>>

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes an authentic 1930s composition tiger from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which this tiger is a member) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly represent...more>>

This set of three Snowflake Accents bookmark is made from off-the-market, vintage, and specialty yarns. Though the length of each bookmark varies, all have the signature snowflake pattern created by designer Janet Deaver-Pack of Cobweb Creations. Each bookmark also includes a semi-precious stone ...more>>

This set of three Snowflake Accents package ornaments is made from off-the-market, vintage, and specialty yarns. Though the length of each ornamental tie varies, all have the signature snowflake pattern created by designer Janet Deaver-Pack of Cobweb Creations. Each package ornament also includes...more>>

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

This little sculpture of a tribal camp dog (or, what modern folks would call a domesticated dog) can guide the student of spiritual pursuits in two ways: first, through the totem teacher it represents (Dog), and second, through the healing vibrations of the gemstone from which the image has been ...more>>

Obsidian is a glassy, silica-rich volcanic rock whose structure has no regular geometric pattern. Since obsidian breaks with as very sharp conchoidal fracture, it is ideal for making arrowheads and has often been fashioned as such since Paleolithic times. Obsidian arrowheads were...more>>

This 2002 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box and a twelve-page description pamphlet.

The 2002 holiday ornament and package incorporate design elements from th...more>>

This 2001 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box and an eight-page description pamphlet.

The White House 2001 ornament has been designed to recall the era of Andr...more>>

The vintage copies of the commentaries Seven Years That Change the World: 1941-1948 (1940) and Prophetic Years (1946) are now made available for your reading pleasure. Both books are hardbound with no jacket cover and are in good vintage shape with no damaged pages or cracked sp...more>>

One of the most beloved romantic musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, “The King and I,” featuring Yul Brynner as the King and Constance Carpenter as teacher Anna Leonowens, started production at the St. James Theatre in New York City in 1953. This playbill is replete with information ...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes an authentic 1930s composition rhinoceros from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which this rhinoceros is a member) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire frame. The highly...more>>

From pre-World War II Germany comes this authentic 1930s composition bear standing on hind legs from Hausser-Elastolin. The entire zoo animal series (of which these elephants are members) by the German manufacturer O&M Hausser was made of a combination of sawdust, glue and chalk around a wire...more>>

This 1995 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box, an eight-page description pamphlet, and an order form for additional White House Historical Association ornaments.

This 1987 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box, an eight-page description pamphlet, and an order form for additional White House Historical Association ornaments.

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

In celebration of American films, Dogbotz Boneyard is making available for purchase top-quality, mint-condition, glossy black-and-white photographic prints of well-renowned movie stars of the 1930s, ‘40s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Each print comes in a clear document holder and is re...more>>

The fascinating Art of Astrology kit, written by Bethea Jenner and published by Barnes & Noble Books in 2003, helps one understand the mystery and art involved in astrology. The 96-page, full-color book explores how the inner planets reveal one’s desires and potential destiny. ...more>>

This beautiful handmade, black cotton tarot bag has a double drawstring for easy closure. It incorporates a skull design of which the threads are gray and silver; however, the eyes and nose of the skull are embroidered in red. The bag is also fully lined with red cloth and is made to endure. It c...more>>

This 1988 Christmas ornament celebrating the history of the U.S. White House was acquired at an estate sale in northwest Indiana. The ornament comes with its original gift box, an eight-page description pamphlet, and an order form for additional White House Historical Association ornaments.

Upon a wonderfully terminated quartz cluster are perched two hummingbirds, one meticulously sculpted from fluorite and the other from amethyst. Please note that this sculpture comes in three pieces that are color-coded for easily assembly: each hummingbird has two small spikes extending downward ...more>>

This stunning sculpture is the embodiment of physical emergence, emotional breakthrough and spiritual renewal! Out of a single carved piece of serpentine in quartz, the snake frees itself from its stony egg. The sculpture is then mounted onto a quartz and onyx base. Please note that this sculptur...more>>