Frances Langford’s Table

Frances Langford’s Table

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ABOUT HER TABLE Frances Langford had a separate building at her estate called The Hut, strictly for entertaining. This autographed, burl wood table was used at The Hut and most likely signed during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Autographs counterclockwise include...
Barber Chair

Barber Chair

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ABOUT THE CHAIR The first factory-manufactured barber chairs date to around 1850 but the Elliott’s beautiful red velvet, solid black walnut chair was made by the Eureka Company probably in 1880. The barber shop was a place where men could congregate, escape from daily...
Functional Model ALCO 4-6-6T

Functional Model ALCO 4-6-6T

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ABOUT THE TRAIN This functional miniature steam locomotive is modeled after the 176-ton, Class D1-A Suburban Locomotive built in 1928 by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, NY for Boston & Albany Railroad. The original engine was used for commuter runs...
1911 Pelican Hydro-Aeroplane

1911 Pelican Hydro-Aeroplane

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ABOUT THE PLANE Hugh Willoughby (1856-1939) was intellectually curious and keenly interested in new machines that helped humans travel at high speeds. In fact, by 1908, he held 14 patents for airships and aviation devices, including a “kill” switch to stop the engine...
Wyatt’s Model Circus & Parade

Wyatt’s Model Circus & Parade

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ABOUT THE CIRCUS & PARADE This functional miniature steam locomotive is modeled after the 176-ton, Class D1-A Suburban Locomotive built in 1928 by the American Locomotive Company in Schenectady, NY for Boston & Albany Railroad. The original engine was used for...
Frances Langford’s Peacock Chair

Frances Langford’s Peacock Chair

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About this Chair Frances Langford’s Outrigger Restaurant and Resort was built in the 60’s because she wanted to mix the cheer and joy, she had in performing at USO shows in Polynesia with her lifelong love of Florida water life. Her dream created the famed...