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01-26-2012, 06:17 AM
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Madison, WI
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Interior decorations THEN...
I'm very curious to know how folks decorated their Airstreams, especially in the 50's and 60's. Dishes they used, wall hangings, decor for shelves, fabrics for cushions, pillows, window treatments, etc. We have a 1958 trailer that we will be "staging" after restoration, and I need inspiration!
Does anyone have pictures of interior designs from this era? Old family photos of camping trips or rallies gone by would be fantastic! Not to mention, I don't think I'd be the only audience for these historical documents... I know this forum, and I know that inquiring minds want to know!!! 
So what do you have in that photo box tucked away in the closet?
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01-27-2012, 06:22 PM
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Madison, WI
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If no one has any old family photos from the 50's/60's, how do you decorate your vintage 50's or 60's trailer NOW?
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01-27-2012, 08:13 PM
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1967 22' Safari
MILAN
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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No Photos But.....
Sheri, Try Orange, Olive Green, Blue or Yellow melamine plates, bowls and cups. Old Picnic sets in woven baskets. Folding aluminum or wooden tables and chairs. Aqua or Pink radios. Battery or 12volt Television. Camping gear, Sleeping Bags etc. All these items have to be searched for in antique shops or eBay and are increasingly harder to find. It was a kinder, gentler time. Happy Trails, Ed
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
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01-27-2012, 08:21 PM
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2012 16' International
Milwaukie
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Have you looked on ETSY?? Lots of cool vintage stuff on there...just type in something like vintage camping, or retro. Good luck! Will be fun to see what you come up with...hope you post photos!
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01-27-2012, 08:51 PM
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Rivet Master 
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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1982 34' Limited
2000 Excursion V10 4x4
WBCCI #3321
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01-27-2012, 08:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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http://www.atomic-ranch.com/
Here is another interesting source
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01-27-2012, 09:06 PM
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2 Rivet Member
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Madison, WI
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Thanks to all!
OH MY GOODNESS, I can't believe that shag carpet! LOL
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01-27-2012, 09:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Yes, this is exactly how I look sipping my coffee every day.
Unfortunately the little lady was lost long ago in a horrible paisley incident.
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01-27-2012, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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I dont need a coffee mug or pot because I keep a full service of Silver in my airstream as I am sure most do! Lol!
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01-27-2012, 09:35 PM
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2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
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Originally Posted by c_lewis77
I dont need a coffee mug or pot because I keep a full service of Silver in my airstream as I am sure most do! Lol!
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What? Silver service? I'm going shopping in the morning to outfit the Bambi, I knew I missed something! Now I know why people snicker when they see my coffee mug.
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01-27-2012, 09:36 PM
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1963 16' Bambi
Stevens Point
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Hey strandsky,
We put in vintage looking Formica on the dinette table and on the galley counter.You know the stuff with the boomerang pattern. We used the charcoal with white and black boomerangs, then applied an aluminum edge trim. Looks nice.
Tim
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01-27-2012, 10:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
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Madison, WI
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Thanks all!
And now I guess I'll be on the lookout for a silver serving set for the AS.... who knew?! 
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01-28-2012, 06:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 34' Limited
Brunswick
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Hey, Look what I found at Lowe's!
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01-28-2012, 07:17 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Madison, WI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by c_lewis77
Hey, Look what I found at Lowe's!
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Very cute! But what is it exactly?
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