My Vintage Love - Episode 53 - Vaudeville Case Unboxing

[@PalmTreeDayDreams]

I would definitely love to see more of these vintage unboxing videos when the opportunity arises! 😍

[@MyVintageLove]

Thanks so much! We will definitely do more unboxing videos if we receive any 'mystery boxes' in the future :)

[@cathyvice1971]

“We took all the hats and wigs off the table”....and straight into the trash!! Lol

[@MyVintageLove]

haha! Some of the yucky stuff did make it into the trash.

[@OysterPir8]

Interesting perspective. The wigs, hats and the props are what tell you most about his act, the various characters he played, etc. The makeup is just expendables.

[@flowerpie]

Another fascinating vid, very glad it was you doing the rummaging though😂. Like a little time capsule of this mans life.

[@MyVintageLove]

Yeah! It was really interesting imagining just what his characters and routines might have been like. Thanks so much fo watching!

[@michelle_flora]

What a treasure trove, thank you for sharing all that greasy glory with us! I have an Elgin American carry-all compact that has a clip above where the lipstick would be, which the original packaging said would have held a "lipstick tissue", so I suppose that little package you found is what they meant.

[@MyVintageLove]

I bet you're right! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@OysterPir8]

In a vaudeville museum, it would be neat to see these displayed in front of an old makeup mirror.

[@jennifergreathouse5123]

So interesting. I did a little bit of initial research and did not find a Will v Jackson on the list of vaudeville performers in Wikipedia. I’m sure just the big names made that list. 1939 was a year when vaudeville had really dwindled so maybe that is the reason he didn’t get to use a lot of his products. There were several things there that indicated he may have done blackface which was social acceptable back then. Great video!

[@MyVintageLove]

Thank you, Jennifer! We looked briefly online to see if we could find anything about this performer, but couldn't find anything either.

[@emilycarnes3162]

Eddie Jackson was the only one I could find

[@cynthialenz]

Stein's is well-known for theatrical make-up. I think it's still around. I used it in the 80s.

[@MyVintageLove]

Cool! I had never heard of them before. I'm not sure they're still around, but could be wrong.

[@cynthialenz]

@@MyVintageLove I searched but couldn't find them. I threw out all my stage make-up because that's we have learned to do now to avoid illness. It didn't occur to me to keep it around for the packaging.

[@griseldis]

very interesting unboxing, thank you for sharing!

[@MyVintageLove]

Thanks so much!

[@angelaking1283]

Very interesting! I was wondering whether the nose putty was used to make fake noses……….but when you got to the funny noses I realised it was to stick them on his face! I suppose the barrister’s wig went in the bin, but it would have looked kinda cool on your Matthew. 😊

[@MyVintageLove]

Haha, yes, all of the wigs went in the bin- they were all coated in this weird waxy substance from sitting with the grease paints for so long and were sooooo gross! Thank you for watching!

[@reneecoursey7155]

That was a wonderful step by step of the opening of a very old suitcase full of vintage make up treasures. Some of the pieces are so cool because of their age. You did an awesome job of explaining everything too.

[@hagglemyivan]

I’m glad you touched on black face.

[@howyoodoon]

A privilege to get to share this "grand opening" with you! Well-done, Michelle! I'm going to do some research to see if I can find out who this guy was. Thank you!

[@MyVintageLove]

Gregory Moore Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! Please let us know if you find out any information about this performer!

[@danielhermann4756]

I think I remember Stein's grease paint as late as the 1970s, pretty sure I've used it. Also interesting was the Diana the Huntress motif on the little Kleenex package. Another wonderful video, Michelle. Almost expected it to launch into a Twilight Zone episode at any minute! Thanks for sharing!

[@MyVintageLove]

Daniel Hermann haha! This would be a great segue into a Twilight Zone episode! Thanks for watching!

[@danielhermann4756]

Shared this on one of the Vaudeville Facebook pages. Who the heck was Will V. Jackson?! SO many of them spent their entire careers in second and third rate circuits. Some wound up as Lucy Ricardo's landlord and landlady!

[@TheP0rt]

I think you were very brave to go through that case with out gloves and not go run to bathroom to scrub you hands when you realised how bad part were amazing to see very interesting I think you win the best unboxing video ever

[@MyVintageLove]

TheP0rt Thank you! I definitely washed my hands the second we were done shooting! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@doro8856]

This was an interesting video. Would love to have more historical information on the previous owner of the case. However, my interest kept getting interrupted by my discomfort as I wondered if the person who bequeathed the case to you was watching while you picked things up with your finger tips as if you found them disgusting, and curled your lip up at least once. Gloves might have saved that day for you, Michelle. Very unique unboxing though. Thanks for posting.

[@MyVintageLove]

Thanks for watching. Yes, wearing gloves would have helped. We didn't realize that the makeup had oozed onto lots of the interiors over the last 80 years, and remnant hair was scattered about. It was a bit grimy and at times unnerving as we didn't know what sharp and pointy things might be lurking inside the case.

[@hippodagogo]

I agree with you, some might find it “rude” to display such disgust. I’m sure that all of the products are well “marinated” within the suitcase but one must know that, when so fascinated with such vintage items. It’s always good to show respect for the gift giver and also the man that once owned the items. Such an intimate occasion going through someone’s life in such a way. That being said, I enjoyed this because there are not many videos showcasing such unique, vintage collections.

[@briancorley1159]

Really cool video but what's up with tha John Phillip Sousa background music?

[@MyVintageLove]

Thanks so much. The music is the Blue Danube Waltz by Strauss. We looked for something a bit upbeat but not too obtrusive.

[@reneecoursey7155]

The clown face reminded me of Joker!!

[@aaaaaarthur5728]

Make me wander what happens to him. Why someone in this type of job would leave all the packets .

[@MyVintageLove]

Yes we wonder what happened to him too! We did a Google search hoping to find out more about him, but no luck!

[@ruthiemay423]

Love your videos. They have improved over the years. Unusual song selection for vaudeville content and a bit too loud at times, rather irritating. Yes, I am a musician.

[@MyVintageLove]

Thank you, I’m so glad you are loving the videos. They have definitely improved over time. This was one of our earlier ones before we had a better handle on song choice and volume; I’m sure we would make different choices now. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sillybeeful]

This is more of a dissection than an unboxing.... 🥴😷

[@MyVintageLove]

Yes, that’s a good way to put it! It was... a lot. 😂