{"title":"Retro","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-luxottica-gabel-eyeglasses-with-original-sparks-nevada-optometrist-case-c-1975","title":"Vintage Luxottica “Gabel” Eyeglasses with Original Sparks Nevada Optometrist Case, c. 1975","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eVintage Luxottica “Gabel” Tortoiseshell Eyeglasses with Original Sparks Optometrist Case, c. 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eThese vintage optical frames were produced by Italian eyewear manufacturer \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuxottica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and represent a classic mid-1970s tortoiseshell acetate design. Featuring oversized square lenses and thick sculptural temples, the frames reflect the bold proportions and warm color palettes that defined eyewear fashion during the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eThe frames are marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e“LUXOTTICA ★ GABEL”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the manufacturer and model line. Luxottica, which would later become the largest eyewear producer in the world, was at this time an emerging Italian manufacturer known for producing durable acetate optical frames distributed to optometry practices throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eAccompanying the glasses is their original leather optometrist case, embossed with the practice name \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e“Drs. Clark, Capps \u0026amp; Humphreys – Sparks, Nevada.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The case adds a layer of regional history, linking the frames to a specific medical practice in Northern Nevada during the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eTogether, the glasses and case form a small but authentic artifact of everyday design—combining Italian optical manufacturing with the history of a local Sparks optometry clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003ePiece History \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eDuring the 1970s, independent optometry practices commonly sold prescription frames directly from their offices. Patients selected frames during eye examinations, and glasses were fitted and dispensed by the clinic itself. It was also customary for practices to provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003ecustom-stamped leather cases\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring the name and location of the doctors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eThe case accompanying this pair is embossed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e“Inscribed by Drs. Clark, Capps \u0026amp; Humphreys – Sparks, Nevada.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003eGroup optometry practices such as this were becoming increasingly common in the 1970s as regional clinics expanded to serve growing communities throughout the American West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eThe frames themselves were manufactured by Luxottica in Italy and distributed internationally through optical supply networks. During this period, Luxottica focused primarily on producing high-quality acetate frames for prescription eyewear long before the company became synonymous with luxury eyewear brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eThe combination of Italian-made frames and a locally branded optometry case offers a rare glimpse into the everyday experience of purchasing eyewear in the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prescription eyeglasses\u003cbr data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuxottica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eModel Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e LUXOTTICA ★ GABEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003ec. 1975\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003e• Tortoiseshell-pattern cellulose acetate frame\u003cbr data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e• Metal hinge hardware\u003cbr data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003e• Original prescription lenses (likely replaceable)\u003cbr data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003e• Leather optometrist case with embossed lettering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003e• Oversized square optical frame\u003cbr data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003e• Warm tortoiseshell coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e• Thick acetate temples typical of 1970s eyewear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003e• Brown leather optical case\u003cbr data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003e• Embossed medical practice marking\u003cbr data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003e• Snap closure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3321\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003eThe glasses remain in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3384\"\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003e• Frames structurally intact\u003cbr data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003e• Hinges operate properly\u003cbr data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e• Original lenses present but may require replacement for use\u003cbr data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3538\"\u003e• Light wear and minor surface marks consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003e• Leather case shows patina and wear from use but remains functional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3791\"\u003eThe wear to the case and frames reflects normal use over several decades and contributes to the authenticity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3827\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eObjects like these sit at the intersection of design and everyday life. While eyewear is often considered disposable, vintage frames reveal how carefully crafted even practical objects once were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003eThe warm tortoiseshell acetate, sculptural frame shape, and simple metal hinges reflect a period when optical frames were designed to last for years rather than seasons. Paired with the original Sparks, Nevada optometrist case, this set captures a small but tangible moment in the history of American medical practice and personal style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4561\"\u003eWhether displayed as part of a vintage collection, incorporated into interior styling, or worn with updated lenses, the frames carry the quiet character of objects that have traveled through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4709\"\u003eFor collectors and designers alike, pieces like this offer something increasingly rare: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4651\" data-end=\"4709\"\u003ea functional object with both craftsmanship and story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4714\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42961714905193,"sku":null,"price":36.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_luxottica_gabel_eyeglasses_with_original_sparks_nevada_optometrist_case_c._1975772112911575335017283305577.jpg?v=1774756860"},{"product_id":"vintage-ge-porta-fi-solid-state-record-player-8-8-c-1968","title":"Vintage GE Porta-Fi Solid State Record Player 8\/8 c.1968","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eThis vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eGeneral Electric Porta-Fi portable record player\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a classic example of late-1960s consumer audio design. Built into a compact suitcase-style enclosure, the unit combines a turntable, amplifier, and speakers into a single portable stereo system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eThe exterior features a textured black housing with aluminum trim and a molded carrying handle, giving the player both durability and portability. When opened, the interior reveals a wood-grain control panel with chrome knobs controlling volume, balance, bass, and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eThe turntable is equipped with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eGE “Man-Made Diamond” stylus cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to provide long-lasting playback durability compared to traditional steel needles used in earlier phonographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eA speed selector allows playback of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e16, 33, 45, and 78 RPM records\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the unit compatible with a wide range of vinyl formats spanning several decades of recording history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eThe internal amplifier and speaker system are part of GE’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e“8\/8 Solid State” configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, a marketing term used by General Electric to describe their multi-transistor audio systems designed to deliver clearer sound and improved reliability compared to earlier tube electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eOn the rear panel, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eauxiliary input and output RCA jacks\u003c\/strong\u003e allow the player to connect to external audio equipment, expanding its functionality beyond simple record playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e1967–1969\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eDuring the 1960s, portable record players became a central part of home entertainment. Companies like General Electric, RCA, and Zenith competed to produce compact systems that allowed consumers to play their vinyl collections anywhere in the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eThe transition from vacuum tubes to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003esolid state transistor electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e marked a major technological shift in audio equipment during this era. Solid state systems were lighter, more durable, and generated less heat, making them ideal for portable applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3141\"\u003eGE’s Porta-Fi series was designed to appeal to younger consumers and families who wanted a self-contained stereo system without the cost of large console units. These portable players were often used in bedrooms, dorm rooms, and living spaces throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003eToday, vintage portable record players like this are sought after both by collectors of mid-century electronics and by vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate their distinctive retro aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003eManufacturer\u003cbr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eGeneral Electric (GE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eModel Line\u003cbr data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3406\"\u003ePorta-Fi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003eEstimated Date\u003cbr data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003ecirca \u003cstrong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003e1967–1969\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003eAudio System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003e• GE \u003cstrong data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3508\"\u003e8\/8 solid state stereo system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e• Built-in amplifier and speakers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003eTurntable Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003e• Four playback speeds: 16, 33, 45, 78 RPM\u003cbr data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003e• GE \u003cstrong data-start=\"3618\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003eMan-Made Diamond stylus cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003eControls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003e• Volume\u003cbr data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e• Balance\u003cbr data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3692\"\u003e• Bass\u003cbr data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3701\"\u003e• Treble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3724\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3776\"\u003e• Auxiliary input (RCA)\u003cbr data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3752\"\u003e• Auxiliary output (RCA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3792\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003e• Portable suitcase-style enclosure\u003cbr data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003e• Textured black housing\u003cbr data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3859\"\u003e• Aluminum trim and wood-grain control panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3908\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eCondition + Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"3969\"\u003eVintage condition consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"3999\"\u003eObserved condition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4161\"\u003e→ light dust and surface wear from storage\u003cbr data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003e→ cosmetic wear to exterior case\u003cbr data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003e→ control knobs intact\u003cbr data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4106\"\u003e→ stylus assembly present\u003cbr data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4134\"\u003e→ hinges and latches intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4163\" data-end=\"4219\"\u003eUnit appears complete with original internal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4347\"\u003e(If you test it and confirm functionality, add: \u003cstrong data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4304\"\u003e“Turntable powers on and spins”\u003c\/strong\u003e because buyers love seeing that sentence.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4352\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4383\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4562\"\u003eVintage record players bring both sound and history into a room. The Porta-Fi’s compact design allows it to function as both an audio device and a decorative mid-century object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4564\" data-end=\"4760\"\u003eWhether used to play vinyl records or displayed as part of a vintage audio collection, the unit reflects a period when home electronics were built with mechanical simplicity and durable materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4933\"\u003eIts suitcase-style portability and wood-grain paneling give it a distinctly retro presence that fits naturally into vintage, industrial, or mid-century inspired interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"4965\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4967\" data-end=\"5222\"\u003eAt Viridian Eclection, we appreciate objects that reflect the evolution of everyday technology. Vintage audio equipment like this GE Porta-Fi record player captures a moment when music became portable, personal, and central to the culture of a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5227\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981851431017,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/vintage_ge_porta-fi_solid_state_record_player_88_c.1968772691220900135058978324585.jpg?v=1774756217"},{"product_id":"vintage-decca-record-album-binder-with-assorted-records-circa-1940s","title":"Vintage Decca Record Album Binder with 10 Assorted Records, Circa 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully aged \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage record album binder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1930s–1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a black embossed cover, gold script lettering, and a collection of assorted vintage records inside. The cover reads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Record Album”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in elegant gold script, giving the piece a classic early music-collection look from the era when records were stored like books, because apparently music once required both furniture and upper-body caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the album includes brown paper record sleeves with circular label windows and a printed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e index page for documenting artist, title, and record numbers. Several records remain inside, with visible labels including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluebird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis record album is constructed as a hardbound storage binder, designed to hold individual records in paper sleeves. The black exterior has a leatherette-style surface with an embossed decorative border and gold lettering at center. The interior features a hinged spine structure with bound sleeves, each made to protect and organize records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album appears to have been intended for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-inch records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely 78 RPM shellac records, though at least one visible Decca record appears to be a later \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33⅓ microgroove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pressing. This suggests the album may have been used over time as a general storage binder for assorted records rather than retaining only its original contents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visible records include labels such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluebird\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ A visible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophie Tucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decca record titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Collection of Songs She Has Made Famous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ A visible Bluebird label for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sweet Violets” \/ Fox Trot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e→ A visible Pearl label with novelty-style song title text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the rise of modern vinyl LP albums, multiple individual records were often stored in bound albums like this one. These storage binders gave record collections a book-like format, allowing owners to organize titles and artists while protecting fragile shellac discs from dust and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Decca index page, black embossed cover, paper sleeves, and general construction point to an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-to-mid 20th-century date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a practical listing estimate of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the binder. The records inside may vary in age and may not all be original to the album, which is very normal for old record collections, because humans have been mixing things up and making cataloging difficult since the dawn of storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is perfect for music lovers, collectors of early record ephemera, vintage media displays, libraries, bars, offices, listening rooms, or styled shelves. Even when not played, the album has strong decorative value: black cover, gold script, aged paper sleeves, visible record labels, and the kind of tactile history modern playlists absolutely do not have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be displayed closed as a handsome vintage binder or opened to show the old record sleeves and labels. It brings a collected, nostalgic layer to a room, especially when styled with books, brass objects, framed music prints, barware, or antique audio pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"975.5\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage record album binder with assorted records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover Title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior Marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecca index page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-to-mid 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Labels Visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecca, Bluebird, Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible Artist \/ Title\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophie Tucker, A Collection of Songs She Has Made Famous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for 10-inch records; appears to include assorted vintage records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely Record Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78 RPM shellac records, with at least one later 33â…“ microgroove record visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardbound cover, leatherette-style exterior, paper sleeves, records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack cover with gold lettering; tan paper sleeves; assorted record labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 10 record sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 12 in. W x 10.5 in. H x 1.5–2 in. D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 4–7 lb depending on number of records included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged vintage condition with visible wear to cover, sleeves, and records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic room decor, collector display, vintage media styling, record ephemera collection, library or bar decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged vintage condition. The exterior cover shows scuffs, rubbing, edge wear, surface marks, and age-related wear. Interior sleeves show toning, creasing, tearing, and paper fragility consistent with age. Records are included but have not been play-tested. Record condition is unknown and may include surface wear, scratches, chips, or age-related imperfections. Sold as a decorative vintage record album and assorted record collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43217299472489,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/4EB49EA0-8B43-4A30-8ECA-0570324362B0.png?v=1778670909"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/retro.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}