I've only followed this thread off and on, but here's some ideas for
an exhibit:

1)  A case of old radio & TV premiums.  I've still got kicking around
here a 1949 Captain Midnight secret decoder and a bronze Hoppy good
luck coin.

2)  A few comic books, including ones the visitors can actually pick
up and read.  I well remember some years back when I was set up at an
antiques show, and had a Little Lulu comic book on my table.  A stern
matron walked down the aisle having an "Don't tread on me" look on
her face.  She caught sight of the Little Lulu and she actually
melted.  (That's right, literally melted right there!  :-)  ).  The
instant look of extraordinary pleasure that came over her face made
my day.

3)  A display case of "what in it?" items.  Someone mentioned a skate
key.  How many of today's kids know what a skate key was?  There must
be dozens, if not hundreds, of objects that would fit the "what is
it?" description, but darned if I can think of one.

-Jim



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