We purchased "Fanta Man" at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, MD.
We found the True Ade thermometer
in one of our old outbuildings. FYI...The hair is made from steel wool!
“An esential aspect of creativity
is not being afraid to fall."
~Edwin Land
(I need to continually remind myself of this!)
This post is linked with Lesley’s Sign, Signs.
Terrific pieces of folk art. Nice shot!
ReplyDeletei've never heard of tru ade before but i love that old thermometer!
ReplyDeleteThose are absolutely wonderful Genie! You are lucky to have the space for the wonderful (and photogenic) items that you collect. You have a great eye!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long time since I've seen one of those bottle cap men!
ReplyDeleteI've also not heard of Tru Ade (just as I hadn't heard of Frostop).
Great nostalgia there!
ReplyDeleteI love the thermometer!! so worn and wonderful
ReplyDeleteMy gush this is cute. I am familiar of Fanta but not the Tru Ade ^_^
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I've never heard of tru-ade, but I love the thermometer! Out buildings often contain good things!
ReplyDeleteGenie, I love the Fanta Man, what a creation, an original!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you found some fun gems while you were out antiquing!
ReplyDeleteSo who won the showdown? My money's on the Fantaman. Love this one! :)
ReplyDeleteLove Fanta Man and he found his perfect mate. Very cool.
ReplyDeleteFanta Man reminds me Fido Dido.:p
ReplyDeleteOMgeeee... he's adorable!!
ReplyDeleteTruAde is back on the market in the Carolinas - Orangeade, Sugar Free Orangeade, Grape, Fruit Punch, Strawberry, and Sugar Free Lemonade.
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