edie3
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Post by edie3 on Aug 5, 2017 18:04:03 GMT
Went to a vintage store today and found a Gaylord Bros 6 drawer library card catalog. And I had a coupon for $5 off! It was only $35 with the coupon. I really really want a full size one, but this one will certainly do! So happy!  |
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Post by danor98 on Aug 5, 2017 18:06:01 GMT
Awesome!
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PLurker
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Post by PLurker on Aug 5, 2017 18:08:24 GMT
Yes, you did! Yay you! Picture? Pretty please..
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Aug 5, 2017 18:10:28 GMT
Wow, you sure did get a bargain! What do you plan to do with it? I'm always keeping my eyes open for one of these so your find gives me hope that there are still some out there to be had!
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 5, 2017 18:11:11 GMT
Very cool! Have you decided how you will display it yet?
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Post by crazy4scraps on Aug 5, 2017 18:11:15 GMT
Nice score!  I'd love one too but they're really hard to find. Plus the full size ones are so expensive if or when they can be tracked down. |
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Aug 5, 2017 18:13:16 GMT
I will hug him and pet him and squeeze him and hold him and call him George!
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Post by scrappinmama on Aug 5, 2017 18:14:43 GMT
Very cool! What are you planning to do with it?
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Post by Flowergirl on Aug 5, 2017 18:16:53 GMT
 That's awesome! I rescued a solid oak 6 drawer card catalog from my FIL's work bench after he passed away. He stored tools in it and it was covered in splattered paint. I stripped it, refinished it, and replaced the hardware as several of the pulls were broken. I LOVE it and it reminds me of him. I'm on the hunt in my travels for a stand to place it on to use it as a side table. |
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Post by SallyPA on Aug 5, 2017 18:16:58 GMT
That's really neat- enjoy it!
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Aug 5, 2017 18:20:30 GMT
I really dont know. Probably craft supplies.
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Post by Cupcake on Aug 5, 2017 18:25:09 GMT
What a beautiful piece, those are super hard to come by! Even this librarian can't find them, lol. I do have a beautiful 45-drawer catalog that I snagged a bunch of years ago, I got super lucky and caught it 10 minutes after it was posted on Craigslist. Mine is full of craft supplies.  Enjoy it! Lisa B. |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 5, 2017 18:37:15 GMT
Nice find!
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Post by mom on Aug 5, 2017 18:40:55 GMT
Oh that's s good find!!!
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Post by garagesaler on Aug 5, 2017 19:13:28 GMT
Ooh, love it! I love the old library card catalog drawers ! I worked in libraries for years. Would love to find a set of these drawes sometime!
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Post by Flowergirl on Aug 5, 2017 21:52:48 GMT
Not a library cabinet per se but I got this rustic/primative 44 (43?) drawer paper-size cabinet with drop-down fronts (when you pull fully) at a local resale/antique shop. I stop in sometimes just to wander-look and I saw it and thought it was cool but couldn't afford at the time (divorcing). So I walked. Then sometime later I drove by and just couldn't resist stopping to look. It had been what I thought to be reasonable $400ish and the lady at the desk said the owner had just been in and put a sale tag on it 35% off! I bit and bought. Happy you have-no-one-to-tell-you-no-day to me! I keep copy paper and other 8.5x11's in one end and craft stuff etc throughout. I started labeling with kraft paper in the labelholders but I'm not sure I like. I think I might use old-fashioned black with white letter hand-press Dymo labels. edie3 ETA if you have someone handy maybe they could make a simple stand for you. The one holding this up was made for it by seller. It's a more rustic style but I'd think framing out to size (and covering if wanted) wouldn't be too hard for someone. Just a thought! Enjoy your find, thanks for sharing pictures! (I love this stuff) That is awesome! I am drooling over that. I just saw something similar in the window of a shop in Portland, ME. I couldn't see a price and fortunately they were closed or it may have ended up in DS's apartment nearby until I could get it back home. Not that I need it, mind you.  Enjoy filling that baby up! The antique typewriter looks great on there. We have one that DH got from a grandparent. Guests are always trying to woo it away from us! Not going to happen. |
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Post by ellen on Aug 5, 2017 21:55:14 GMT
I have a friend who stores wine bottles in the drawers.
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Post by hockeyfan06 on Aug 5, 2017 22:01:44 GMT
very nice! good for you!
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Post by brynn on Aug 5, 2017 22:06:08 GMT
All shown look wonderful!!
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Post by hop2 on Aug 5, 2017 22:38:49 GMT
Not a library cabinet per se but I got this rustic/primative 44 (43?) drawer paper-size cabinet with drop-down fronts (when you pull fully) at a local resale/antique shop. I stop in sometimes just to wander-look and I saw it and thought it was cool but couldn't afford at the time (divorcing). So I walked. Then sometime later I drove by and just couldn't resist stopping to look. It had been what I thought to be reasonable $400ish and the lady at the desk said the owner had just been in and put a sale tag on it 35% off! I bit and bought. Happy you have-no-one-to-tell-you-no-day to me! I keep copy paper and other 8.5x11's in one end and craft stuff etc throughout. I started labeling with kraft paper in the labelholders but I'm not sure I like. I think I might use old-fashioned black with white letter hand-press Dymo labels. View AttachmentView Attachmentedie3 ETA if you have someone handy maybe they could make a simple stand for you. The one holding this up was made for it by seller. It's a more rustic style but I'd think framing out to size (and covering if wanted) wouldn't be too hard for someone. Just a thought! Enjoy your find, thanks for sharing pictures! (I love this stuff) That looks a lot like an old typeset tray cabinet. |
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Post by scrappyyo on Aug 5, 2017 22:49:19 GMT
Oh gorgeous
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Post by gramasue on Aug 5, 2017 22:50:30 GMT
I'm so jealous of all of you! I love all these cabinets and would love to have one!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 5, 2017 23:30:04 GMT
Nice!
And great deal!
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Post by Skellinton on Aug 6, 2017 0:13:33 GMT
Beautiful! Enjoy!
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Post by birukitty on Aug 6, 2017 0:20:05 GMT
Your really did get lucky! I love the library card catalog your scored! Cupcake-oh my-your set is my dream! I adore books and have very fond thoughts of using the card catalog years ago to find books in the library. I still love my local library and go every single week if not more. For that reason to me something like this would be an ultimate find+the storage for my craft room would be amazing  I really should start looking around here for one. Thanks for the reminder Edie3 and enjoy yours! |
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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Aug 6, 2017 6:34:12 GMT
What an awesome find! I have been looking for one for years. My dd is tired of me always pointing out the card catalog in Sheldon and Leonard's apartment whenever we watch The Big Bang Theory!  |
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 6, 2017 12:05:31 GMT
I love all your card catalogs. I've always wanted one. PLurker I think your cabinet drawers would look great with a white label and black letters in a classic typewriter font. You could print them larger than true typewriter lettering on your computer. I have a metal cabinet with 27 drawers made for forms, like yours. I think I will change out my handwritten labels for typewriter font. |
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Post by teddyw on Aug 6, 2017 12:08:51 GMT
I have a friend who stores wine bottles in the drawers. Good idea. I have a 9 drawer one I've been trying to decide what to use it for. I don't want to load it up with craft supplies. |
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I'd love one too but they're really hard to find. Plus the full size ones are so expensive if or when they can be tracked down.
