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Victorian • Edwardian • Books • Ephemera • Mourning • Fauna • Curiosities

Matthew Bridges

Matthew Bridges

Dealer • Collector

Tomorrow, 9/26 at noon EST, I’ll be having my Ha

Tomorrow, 9/26 at noon EST, I’ll be having my Halloween shop update on Etsy. It will include this delightfully witchy tintype.
🍂🎃🧙🏻‍♀️🎃🍂
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#tintype #witches #witchessociety #witchy #witchyvibes #19thcentury #coven #victorian #victoriana #1800s #witchhat #halloweenvibes #spookyseason #fallvibes #witch #costumes

Here’s another peek at what awaits in Sunday’s

Here’s another peek at what awaits in Sunday’s Halloween / Fall sale. All items will be listed online on 9/26 at noon EST. A most pleasant Friday to you all.
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#ghost #violin #antiquesheetmusic #spooky #halloweenspirit #1900s #ephemera #1910s #edwardian #autumnvibes #spookyvibes #boo

Here’s another preview for the upcoming Hallowee

Here’s another preview for the upcoming Halloween S•A•L•E, including a witch fireplace damper pull and a 1912 Halloween game book. All items will be listed online this Sunday, 9/26 at noon EST.
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#halloweensale #etsyshop #witches #spookyseason #autumnsale #hallowseve #seasonofthewitch #samhain #halloweengames #shopupdate #spookydecor #creepyandkooky #falldecor #antiquehalloween #vintagehalloween

c1919 Stein’s theatrical stage make-up manufactu

c1919 Stein’s theatrical stage make-up manufactured by the M. Stein Cosmetic Co.
I wasn’t planning on adding these to this Sunday’s
S🎃A🎃L🎃E but what is Halloween without theatrical make-up?! The set will be available online 9/26 at noon EST. No pre-sales.
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Also, happy first day of autumn! 🍂
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#theater #theatre #theatermakeup #stagemakeup #theatricalmakeup #steins #msteincosmetic #greasepaint #burntcork #facepaint #theaterhistory #antiques #1919 #historical #thestage #oldmakeup

This ear trumpet / conversation tube has already b

This ear trumpet / conversation tube has already been spoken for but since this is the first one I’ve had my hands on I wanted to share it. These types of devices were used as early hearing aids and some of them date back to the 17th century. This one was made right around the turn of the century as the Victorian era was coming to a close. Swipe to see some early ads.

It is with gratitude that I write this post. I’v

It is with gratitude that I write this post. I’ve never been a huge fan of social media but this platform has not only given me an artistic outlet, it has helped me grow my business in ways I could never imagine. I’m proud to say that I built this business organically and through good old-fashioned hard work. Follower count has never been a huge deal to me but it blows my mind that over 10,000 of you are here on this journey with me. To those of you who are new, my name is Matthew Bridges. I borrowed the name Father Wolf from Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book because I saw the character as a protector and guardian of the discarded. I’m glad to know that these old things I sell are finding new homes with all of you who appreciate them. From the bottom of my weathered old heart, thank you all so much for your likes, comments, shares, mentions, curiosity seeking, and purchases. It’s onward and upward from here. Huzzah!

Mark your calendars. I’ll be having an Autumn /

Mark your calendars. I’ll be having an Autumn / Halloween s•a•l•e next Sunday, 9/26. All items will be listed online at noon EST. Aside from this, I have some other great things coming soon.

Here’s a look inside booth 237. Hopefully there

Here’s a look inside booth 237. Hopefully there will be some new things on the way after this weekend’s trip to the Springfield Extravaganza. A superb Friday to you all.
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#antiquebooth #antiquestore #antiquemall #indianapolis #indy #antiquedecor #blackwalls #oldthings #darkaesthetic #shoplocal #shopindependent

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