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We’re not all lucky enough to have relatives that have held onto relics from the past for decades. My grandma did save me a few vintage dresses and some gorgeous pieces of jewelry, but I would give anything to take a peek into her home 50 years ago.

And if you’re interested in the past too, we’ve got the perfect list for you down below. Bored Panda has searched far and wide to find photos of fascinating antique and vintage objects that we just don’t see everyday anymore. From money that’s no longer in circulation to magazine clippings from the 1960s, you’re sure to find something new (yet simultaneously old!) on this list. Enjoy scrolling through these items that could be in museums, and be sure to upvote your favorite blasts from the past!

#1 I Found My Mom’s Michael Jackson Ticket From 1984

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#2 I Found Anti Nixon Propaganda From 1974

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#3 The Bible That Saved My Great-Great Grandfather In WW I

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There’s something about items from the past that just makes them so much more magical than what we have in stores today. The quality is often much better, there’s a charm that most antique items possess, and even simple objects like toasters seem to be artifacts when they look nothing like what we use nowadays.

Not to mention the fact that shopping vintage is much better for the environment. And you’re likely to take home high quality items that were made to last if you buy something that’s been around for decades. Unfortunately, we don’t all have access to amazing thrift stores and fabulous estate sales in our area. But with the internet at your disposal, I promise you can find amazing old items with just a little bit of digging!

#4 My Grandma’s Teacup Was Made In Occupied Japan

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#5 In 1962, An Italian Magazine Published A Story Previewing What The World Could Look Like In 2022

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#6 Theodore Roosevelt’s Diary Entry On The Day Both His Mother And His Wife Died, Both In The Same House 11 Hours Apart. His Wife Had Given Birth Two Days Earlier

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Now, you probably don’t want to buy everything gently-used. Socks and underwear should be purchased brand new, and if the item you’re looking for didn’t exist decades ago, it’s unlikely that you’ll inherit one from your grandmother. But according to Veranda Lifestyle and Design Group, there are some objects that we should always try to purchase vintage if possible.

First up on the list is oil paintings. These can be great conversation starters, and they’ll always stand out from pieces that are being painted today. Plus, if you find something you love that’s not in perfect condition, there are plenty of art restoration services that would be happy to fix it up for you.

#7 I Inherited This Toaster From The 1920s Around 10 Years Ago And It Has Worked Great Every Single Day

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#8 Came Across Old Correspondence Letters From A Soldier To My Grandma

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#9 Doodles In 1878, By My Great Great Grandfather

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Veranda also recommends shopping vintage for rugs. Rugs from the past are likely to be made from much nicer materials than newer ones, as they were probably handwoven and dyed with vegetables. They’re usually also stunning and can completely transform a space. Rugs are often expensive anyway, so if you’re going to shell out, you might as well find a unique piece that you love, rather than buying the same one from IKEA that all of your friends own.

#10 An Ad To Buy A Squirrel Monkey For Less Than $20 In A Comic Book From The 60s

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#11 This Old Kodak Film Container

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#12 I Work In The Underground World And Dug Up This Really Old Lysol Bottle

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If you’re on the hunt for a wooden table or bed frame, Veranda recommends that you search for a vintage one first. The materials used today are often lower quality, and if you buy something new, it’s probably not going to be made from solid wood. A classic, old piece that has stood the test of time will likely be much more beautiful and durable than what’s on the market today.

#13 My Australian Grandpa’s Passport Was Still Under The British Jurisdiction

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#14 I Got To Use A Mold-A-Matic Machine Today. It’s A Machine From The 60s That Makes A Plastic Souvenir Toy On Demand

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#15 My Dad Worked On A Dam In Iraq In The 80s, He Received This Medal From Saddam Hussein Upon Completion

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Light fixtures are also pieces that you might want to shop vintage for. This is another thing that they just don’t make like they used to! Vintage light fixtures often have so much charm, and they’ll be one of a kind. They can be the perfect way to spice up a space, and even if the wires connected aren’t working anymore, a professional electrician should be able to fix that in no time.

#16 An Eerily Accurate Ad From 1996 I Found In An Advertising Book

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#17 This Is The Forever Burning Light Bulb. A Single Light Bulb That Has Been Burning Almost Continuously Since 1901 In Livermore, California. It Will Soon Be 125 Years Old

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#18 Stair Dust Corners Introduced At The End Of The 19th Century To Make Sweeping Easier. They Keep Dust From Accumulating In The Corners

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If you already have a dining room table but you’re in need of chairs, Veranda says vintage is the way to go. You can find funky, upholstered chairs that you’ll never see in shops today. Or you can keep the wood frame and swap out the cushions for something with a more modern pattern. Either way, these chairs should be durable, beautiful and perfect for hosting dinner party guests.

#19 16th Century Ring That Unfolds Into An Astronomical Sphere

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#20 TWA Air Hostess Requirements From The Mid ’40s

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#21 This Corner Piano

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Finally, if you are in need of cute glassware, look no further than your city’s antique shops. There are countless designs with cute, whimsical patterns, colored glass and more that will look adorable in your glass cabinets. These fun glasses are perfect for entertaining or bringing some sunshine to your morning glass of orange juice. Plus, you can usually still find these in sets. And if you take great care of the glass, they’ll look as good as new!

#22 Still Going, 60’s Microwave Oven

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#23 I Found A 1943-45 10 Peso Japanese “Invasion Note” From When The Japanese Invaded The Philippines

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#24 The 1956 Hospital Bill From When My Mom Was Born. 6 Day Hospital Stay, $107.55 Total

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We hope you’re enjoying this list of items from the past, pandas! Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and let us know in the comments below what the best antique find you’ve ever taken home was. Then, if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article featuring similar old objects, we’ve got another list for you right here!

#25 My Granddad’s Identity Card From When He Was A Prisoner Of War In Guernsey During WW II

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#26 World War Bayonet Under The Asphalt While At Work On A Football Ground

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#27 Found A Very Large Floppy Disk When Cleaning Out The Old IT Guy’s Office

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#28 Envelope Of My Old Concert Stubs From The 70s I Found Behind My Dresser Yesterday

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#29 $10,000 Bill & 3 Cent Bill

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#30 February 9, 1920, My Grandfather Wanted To Be A Cartoonist. He Worked For The Railroad Instead, Sending Home Many Letters

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#31 A Soldier’s Diary Entry On The Day The War Ended

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#32 The 100,000 Dollar Bill. Although 42,000 Were Printed, Only 12 Remain In Existence And It’s Illegal To Own One

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#33 Worlds Oldest Pairs Of Levi’s Jeans Found In A Goldmine 136 Years Later

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#34 Scored A Space Age 1970s Electrohome Saturn Record Player While Thrifting – It’s Got A Huge Bubble Dome, And It Works

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#35 Bought A Dresser Off Marketplace And Found Some Vintage Goodies & “The Gloves I Wore To My Wedding 7-22-1949”

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#36 This Vintage Sugar Bowl With Tongs Built In The Lid

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#37 Vintage Post Office Box Coin Bank From The 50s. 6.99$ At A Local Thrift Store

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#38 My 1959 Frigidaire Custom Imperial

My dream stove. I wanted a vintage stove for the longest time, and when this one popped up in my favorite color (for $400, no less) I made the four hour drive and shoved it in the back of my Honda Element and drove it right back home. She’s a dream. Works perfectly. Takes three grown men to move her, but she’s worth it.

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#39 Yet Another Stanley Insulated Jug. But This One Is About 100 Years Old

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#40 Our “Top-Off” Jar & Bottle Opener From The 1930’s Still Gets Frequent Use

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#41 Still Using Grandma’s 1940’s Egg Poacher For My Morning Breakfast

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#42 Memory Tickler Of Household Requirements (Circa 1930’s)

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#43 My Great Aunt Had A Japanese Hunting License

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#44 My Grandfather’s Metal Social Security Card

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#45 My Grandpa Has Manual Fire Extinguishers In His House

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#46 Grandpa Showed Me This $1000 Bill That He Owned For More Than 30 Years

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#47 A LEGO Brick From 1949 Can Still Connect With A Brand New LEGO Brick From 2025

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#48 Ad For A 4-Bedroom Home In 1958

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#49 A 58 Year Old Prediction Came True

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#50 Here’s The Actual First Image Of Coca Cola Back In The 1880’s When It Was Dispensed By Chemist

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#51 Look What My Nana Found Going Through Her Old Bathroom Essentials

My Nana found these perfume nips going through an old box of bathroom essentials and I was absolutely fascinated! She says they have to be at least 50+ years old by now. I’m tempted to use one on my wedding day next year.