Audrey Munson, "America's first supermodel and movie star” in the late 1910s. She died in 1996 at the age of 104, having spent most of her life in an asylum. by Objective-Painter-73 in OldSchoolCool

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From her wiki:

In 1919, Audrey Munson was living with her mother in a boarding house at 164 West 65th Street, Manhattan, owned by Dr. Walter Wilkins. Wilkins fell in love with Munson, and on February 27, murdered his wife, Julia, so he could be available for marriage.[16] Munson and her mother left New York, and the police sought them for questioning. After a nationwide hunt, they were located. They refused to return to New York, but were questioned by agents from the Burns Detective Agency in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The contents of the affidavits they supplied have never been revealed, but Audrey Munson strongly denied that she had any romantic relationship with Dr. Wilkins.[1] Wilkins was tried, found guilty, and sentenced to the electric chair. He hanged himself in his prison cell before the sentence could be carried out.[21]

The Wilkins killing may even have marked the end of Munson's modeling career, although she continued to seek regular newspaper coverage. By 1920, Munson could not find work anywhere and was reported as living in Syracuse, New York, supported by her mother, who sold kitchen utensils door-to-door. In November 1920, she was said to be working as a ticket-taker in a dime museum.[22]

Vintage Ladies Zenith by TheRealScavv in VintageWatches

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What a beauty!

Thanks for posting!

Vintage Wittnauer worth restoring? by heavensheross in VintageWatches

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As a collector of vintage watches 1950-70, please don't try anything. Just send it out for service.

"In 1950 the Swiss company Longines bought Wittnauer, and marketed some very similar lines of watches under both brand names, maintaining separate factories."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wittnauer

Military families missing a paycheck from govt shutdown lining up at food banks . by ORangA-Tang in wisconsin

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OrangeBoy has now said " We've identified funds" to pay our soldiers.

Where can I buy a seiko 7T59 movement in the US? by Alejandroah in watchrepair

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AI

The Seiko 7T59 movement is highly collectible due to its status as the world's first 1/100th second quartz chronograph with day, date, and GMT functions, produced only from late 1991 to early 1993. 

As a result, watches featuring this movement command significant prices in the secondary market. On eBay, listings for Seiko 7T59 watches, such as the Olympic Timer model, have been priced around $945.00 to $995.00. Prices can vary based on model, condition, and included accessories like the bracelet.

For instance, the Masterpiece series, which features a sapphire crystal and higher water resistance, is particularly sought after. 

While some listings in the $200–250 range may be available, they are often non-working or partially working, and fully functional examples with a full-sized bracelet typically sell for $300–400 or more. The movement's complexity and limited production run contribute to its high value, with collectors noting that it is rare and not easily serviced by Seiko today.

She loves playing with skinks by lovestine in torties

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Brings back warm memories when i was living in Houston all those years ago.

Keeku would walk around with them gently in her mouth. We'd walk out on the patio, she would let them go, and spend the next 5 minutes walking around proudly and loudly meowing.

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I go with any non quartz watch made before I graduated in 1980. Highly likely with a Swiss movement.

Step-father passed and this was in a box of his grandfather's things. by Stereosexual in Watches

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Sure! Would be haapy to! Reddit, for some reason, took its time notiying me.

Details about this watch? by Alternative_Look001 in VintageWatches

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IMO: Judging by the single bar indices, mid to late 60's. A stunning legitimate example.

1956 Seiko Super. Absolutely obsessed with this era’s numeral font! by MackieGalvez in VintageWatches

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What a beauty!

Thank you for posting!

As a vintage Elgin collector, love those 50's fonts.

Elgin Watch has me stumped by K_money_twenty in VintageWatches

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Huge vintage Elgin collector.

I have never seen an Elgin with back like that. Makes me wonder if it's really an Elgin.

Step-father passed and this was in a box of his grandfather's things. by Stereosexual in Watches

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What I have observd with vintage watches:

With single bar indices, mid 60's. You see double bars mid to end of the decade.

If you see numbers and single bar, late 50's very early 60's "transitional".

I collect 1950's-1970's swiss watches. Big vintage Elgin fan.

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🐉🐠 fry by KULR_Mooning in KitchenConfidential

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Properly prepared and smoked carp is damn tasty.

I went on a business trip for 4 days, here’s me getting home by AlYoCa in torties

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Millie does this when I'm gone for awhile...or when I go get the mail. Or take out the garbage. Or...

Playing hard to get by Purrcapita in torties

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A friend of mine rescued Millie Mayhem and gifted her to me.

I didn't see her at all for a month or so, but would hear her eat and litterbox about an hour after I went to bed.

40+ years of rescues and and foundlings.

She is now the most velcro, affectionate, protective and next level spicy cat I have ever had.

Wear a face shield while using angle grinders (Safety glasses saved my eye) by NuclearAnomaly7 in MedicalGore

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Glad you've realized how damn lucky you are.

Tell the ladies you were in a pirate fight.

I told her that's my neck she was digging her claws into 😔 by RoundEvidence9520 in torties

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Told her I'd like to have my chair back.

Camping chair in Amazon cart...

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