Wolf Pull Toy

(via MoMA Store, based on Keith Haring image c. 1988)

collection of vintage Speedball Pens

This was a happy discovery at the flea market today. The helpful vendor wasn’t sure what year this set was from, but we both agreed it was impressive to have all tip styles still in place. I tried to get a little more information and the man told me this “Complete Assortment of Speedball Pens,” (along with even more unique items) are from the collection of a 93-year-old man that worked as a draftsman.

The back of the box has the price 39 cents written in marker. Two of the sides have printed text that reads: “Hunt’s SPEEDBALL Card (24 Pens) Item No. 30 P507.” Another side of the box has the words “Draw Points” written by hand multiple times.

But, I think the design of the Speedball logo will help pinpoint the date of this specific card. Please leave a note (or comment on flickr) if you have any additional history or insight on dates to share.

Here are links to a couple of similar examples:

speedball 24 pen card assortment nibs new in box
Colorful Old Speedball Ink Pen Advertising Item

fleamarkets:

“The Complete Assortment of Speedball Pens”

date unknown, found at Chelsea Flea Market

Paper Strawberries in Origami Box & other how-to videos for paper creations

(via Origami Spirit, “Origami Strawberry” designed by David Donahue)

dreaming of toys cover for F.A.O. Schwarz Christmas Catalog c. 1959

(via wishbook)

Kate Spade has many new B Mine e-valentine’s for 2011 created by a great collection of artists. The above collage by Dana Lucas is one of my favorites of the lot.

(and here are some highlights from their 2010 heart-filled e-card designs)

The Color Red is for Productivity, The Color Blue is for Creativity

(via matt sung via Wired.com)

can’t help but reblog the combo of a retro label with a toy captured on Polaroid film…

laura9:

Toys on Roids