PLACE REPRESENTED: Zephyr Cove, Nevada , USA
ITEM: Mug
NOTES: A sturdy and striking mug from Zephyr Cove which is located on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, in Nevada. The simple, but effective, relief on the glaze depicts the name, lake, pines and black bear common to the area. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zephyr_Cove,_Nevada
YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1990s
MADE FROM: ceramic material
MADE IN: unknown
MANUFACTURER: unknown
DIMENSIONS: 13cm across x 9cm high x 8cm diameter on top opening. .
PLACE REPRESENTED: Las Vegas, Nevada , USA
ITEM: Bottle Opener (and fridge magnet)
NOTES: The famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign built in 1959 on a bottle opener with a magnet. Perfect for your fridge. The Las Vegas landmark sign is located on Las Vegas Boulevard South and is iconic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_Fabulous_Las_Vegas_sign
YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1990s
MADE FROM: steel
MADE IN: unknown
MANUFACTURER: unknown
DIMENSIONS: 12.5cm x 5cm
PLACE REPRESENTED: Las Vegas , USA
ITEM: Fan
NOTES: A beautifully kitsch plastic souvenir fan from the 60s or early 70s. The pictures are vivid.
These fans must have been exported everywhere because they turn up everywhere. Not as collectible as the souvenir spoons or snow globes but quite commonplace, at least in place with warm climates. Though as a cooling device the fan is of minimal value … it’s not sturdy enough for vigorous fanning.
YEAR (APPROXIMATE): 1960s
MADE FROM: plastic
MADE IN: China (it’s written on the red bit at the bottom)
MANUFACTURER: unknown
DIMENSIONS: 18cm tall , 3.5cm wide (when folded in) or 25cm (when open up)
