Did I Find a Valuable Print From the 1930's While Thrifting?

[@oldcuriosityshop265]

Stone City, Iowa is a 1930 painting by the American artist Grant Wood. It depicts the former boomtown of Stone City, Iowa. It was Wood's first major landscape painting. It is a study of a real place with which Wood was thoroughly familiar, but the landscape has been given fantastical curvy shapes, the trees are ornamental, and the bright surfaces are artificially patterned. The town had been built for its limestone quarries. When the painting was made, the town was in rapid decline due to the development of Portland cement. The painting thus depicts the transition from industrialization and back to rural community. During the summers of 1932 and 1933, the town became the host of the Stone City Art Colony, which Wood was part of Stone City, Iowa was made the same year as Wood's American Gothic and both paintings were successes for the artist. Wood promoted his new style under the label of the "new movement". The painting is located at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska. Thank you internet for teaching me this!

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

Come visit the 1925 Omaha Bungalow to visit the Joslyn. Grant Wood also painted wall size murals throughout the library of my Alma Mater, Iowa State University. Most people just know American Gothic. 🎉

[@klsanti8010]

I think the mark in the lower left hand corner is a circle with the letters crr in it.

[@JennyMack]

I would have freaked as well. I love the colors on that print/lithograph. Frame is perfect. 1930

[@PK-bh1ww]

Grant Wood died in Feb, 1942 at age 50.

[@kymcarroll952]

Found another print on Etsy. I believe the RR symbol stands for Raymond and Raymond as it is stated on that one.

[@cherylmiller2272]

I'm Mrs. Miller!! I'll take the Pyrex!!

[@kimworkman2425]

The print and pitcher definitely detached retina moments

[@danielulz1640]

The pitcher and the print, for $7.50 each, were fabulous finds! Congratulations, Scott. Thank you for taking us along shopping with you, it is always so much fun.

[@rose-mr7cv]

Got a kick out of how excited and happy you were finding your treasures today. You are feeling like your old self again, thank goodness!

[@BecauseItsCool]

When I was a young boy, I never thought I'd see people stand in line to see The Boy King.

[@chriswhyte-pj6es]

What a great print you found, from a young artist. Grant Wood died in 1942 at the age of 50!

[@BlingaDingDingReseller]

I’m pretty sure that when the good Lord said to turn the other cheek to our nemesis He meant for our pants to be pulled up 😂🤣😂🤣

[@elderlypoodle9181]

😂🏆!!!

[@melaniew4354]

Scott you are back in fine form after being under the weather for so long, it's obvious you are feeling like yourself again! Your energy is so infectious, this is a fantastic episode of OCS, you flipping out over that pitcher was a riot! Thanks for all you do to bring us along with you and entertain us, what a hardworking man you are! 😂

[@richtreehugger]

The ABP cut glass bowl was a heart breaker. It was from one the better maker. Scott, you were distracted by the pink plates at the 2nd store. Right next to them you missed the ABP cut glass carafe!

[@Urbans-Antiques-And-Uniques]

My goodness Scott! What day full of treasures! Do you think that the covered dish is etched M for Murphy???? I think so and it might need to find it's way into my Hutch! ❤❤

[@kpgunther]

That would be perfect! 😍

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

It’s so fun to see someone get as excited about beautiful glassware as I do!!❤❤❤

[@MsSarah32503]

1924, Just celebrated 100 yrs of the discovery of Tut's tomb

[@rosikoenig7375]

Don't stop singing, you have a lovely voice :)

[@1msbucket]

So cultured. Lol

[@helenbailey8419]

😂😂😂the cat in the cardboard box and the music

[@karlaglover9693]

What amazing finds. The Grant Wood Print is amazing. Please Stay Safe Happy and Healthy Have A Wonderful Day

[@KatL22211]

Lovely old print! I’ve got the Cocktail soundtrack playing…perfect for the heat!

[@maryjoymath3545]

The percolator is breathtaking!!! So beautiful, so unique, and perfectly Lovely!!! 💞💞🙃💞💞

[@eileenm1991]

I have a sugar bowl that matches that but made by Homer Laughlin Nice pot

[@idawehrling8101]

Wonderful to see you feeling so much better! Here in central Indiana the heat and humidity will, they say, stretch on for at least another week. As an octogenarian, I 'll be staying in! The Grant Wood might hang in your bedroom. It needs a space all to itself, I think. In a future video or sale, please make us a pitcher of iced tea In that spectacular tea room pitcher?

[@BriarX12]

Wow!!! This was a red letter shopping day Scott! The pitcher and picture are heart attack worthy (but in a good way). The Grant Wood print is a stunner!! Congratulations!

[@maryscott_50]

I love it when I get notification of a new thrifting video from you. I am always shocked at how much is in some of your stores. I adore clear glass pieces. I have blue & white calico English china & nothing but clear glass goes with that. Thanks, Mary

[@abbyW]

My high school typing teacher was named Mildred Miller 😊

[@BecauseItsCool]

My typing teacher was Mrs. Glaspie. She took our class as an opportunity to smoke prior to her lunch. She always told us, "I'll be back, I'm going to get a glass of wudder".

[@abbyW]

@@BecauseItsCool😂

[@pgreg9878]

I could feel your excitement, nice print for your 1930’s bungalow.

[@Trojan4u]

Impeccable manners you have....returning items exactly back where you found them and not removing price tags. 👏 I must admit that i've opened a couple of bagged up items before to ensure nothing was broken 😂 . I love the conversations you have with the pieces before you decide on buying. ❤ love the print ..Grant was an interesting character; his life would make a great movie.

[@AtticFareVintage-xy3kl]

Oh look…you picked up a casserole with my initial. Why thank you! 😃 Always fun shopping with you. Love your energy.

[@maureenlehman139]

Wow…. The print and pitcher were amazing!

[@AngliaIsaac]

OMG! I collect Tea Room! Great find!

[@chirogal74]

Yes, Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine LOL

[@lisalamp6845]

Love it when you tap your fingers on stuff. I know that the brain is thinking hard!😊

[@Lucillelf]

You hit the jackpot today!

[@AtticFareVintage-xy3kl]

Looking forward to seeing your table setting complete!

[@AmyRaeVee]

It's hard to tell if the Grant Wood print just has the red faded. I worked in art galleries for years and poster print shops. The red ink tends to fade more quickly than the other inks in UV light, giving the image a more blue/green tint overall. That's normal, but once you learn that, you can't unsee it. Love the finds overall! I'm regretting getting rid of my sandwich pattern glass when I moved. I'm still working on making my own patterns inspired by glass.

[@nancycarlson6183]

C'mon Mildred Miller! LOL Enjoyed your rendition of "Buttons & Bows"...put me in the mood to watch an old black & white movie this afternoon 😊 I would love to be able to tap into your wealth of knowledge about glassware when I'm thrifting at my local stores. I learned a lot today and saw several pieces I would have been tempted to take home. Your excitement over the art deco pitcher was contagious...then finding the Grant Wood print! Thank you for sharing the story behind it with us. I like the perspective...looking down from the top of a hill - it would have found a place in my humble apartment for sure! So glad you are keeping it for your bungalow...so long for now.

[@justynejaniszewski4626]

This was a banner haul. I almost always want the ones you’re keeping for yourself. Regarding Grant Wood, have you seen the larger than life sculptures of American Gothic at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton Township NJ? Do you have a picture of yourself dressed for Halloween?

[@joansmith9658]

I have a coffee pot very similar to the one you found; mine has a green glass on the lid. The Grant Wood picture is fabulous.

[@karenwilliams8465]

I love tea room! Short production and no repros and it's use in ice cream parlors and tea rooms! What great history 👏 I did clutch my pearls when I saw the pitcher especially in clear 😊

[@joewhite8707]

The Grant Wood Print is from his painting of Stone City, Iowa. It's my FAVORITE Grant Wood Painting.

[@elainereed4842]

I saw the pitcher coming and SCREAMED!😂 Glad it was intact! Wood print is Awesome 👏 ❤🎉😂

[@kpgunther]

Cool coincidence: That amber depression glass plate you picked up is Patrician (or 'Spoke') by Federal. It's the same pattern as the pitcher you sold last night, lol... Yes, the glowy green '12" sandwich plate' is Roulette by Hocking... Whoop, that Tea Room pitcher is awesomely gorgeous!... Congratulations on finding that original Grant Wood print, the color scheme is beautiful! 🤩

[@michellemack6640]

I had a warped egg and I cut down a plastic spoon and wedged it in as a cross piece at the center, put the two pieces back together and just left it for a few weeks and it reshaped itself.

[@beiderbecke1927]

The print will look wonderful on the walls of your bungalow, it will make you happy every time you look at it. Great to see you so energized, despite the heat, have a lovely time at the beach. When you were singing Brazil, all I could think of was Carmen Miranda singing it in the Technicolor epic, The Gangs All Here. Carmen at her best! Tut's tomb was discovered in 1922, and I love that desert vase! Have fun!

[@starlapowers3111]

What a find!! LOVE Grant Wood!!

[@texmex124]

Love the eggs. I purchased one from the Revive It Sisters….just love

[@leesasmith1666]

I loved it all!!!

[@bettyagin7639]

Zippity do dating around before the enemy shows Well done.

[@lorihouchin4732]

Absolutely beautiful print Love it❤

[@delmorrow896]

Yep, I’m interested in the covered Pyrex dish with the engraved “M”. I’ll be watching for it in your eBay store for sure.

[@brette6117]

Wow! This is how we get totally hooked on hunting for those treasures! What great finds! I've never seen the Pitcher - it's GLORIOUS! The Percolator is very cool! The print, well - that's the chef's kiss of the day - oh, and I'm sure you already know Scott but if that is cardboard on the back of the frame - replace it ASAP with some Acid Free Board. Congrats!

[@marybethsmith6458]

I really thought you were going to dance a jig right there in the isle. I love to see you get that excited. Then the Wood print really stirred you up. The percolator is gorgeous.

[@andreaparker1057]

That print is so cool! I also would put that up in my home. I would want to have it professionally redone with the same frame and a new piece of UV glass. You should show us when you get it hung!

[@elderlypoodle9181]

WOW! That Egyptian luster Ware 🏆. I did read about the heat wave coming your way. You may suffer from it but at least you look good! 😁❤️🐩

[@danielulz1640]

You should have bought that bad marriage, Scott. It looked to be a D & M Sandwich round butter lid on an elegant bowl.

[@JudyCoggins]

Oooh! Happy day! The pitcher is fabulous as is the print! So many great treasures as usual.

[@danielulz1640]

Love ❤ the relish tray and the percolator!

[@elsao1690]

Wowsers. Your haul was great yoday!!!

[@DP-ez1kt]

I'm a child of the 60's. I can't remember much, unless I have a flashback!😆

[@anothercheryladventure9387]

Did you only have AC in the bedroom growing up? A question for everyone ❤ Not everyone knows what Sherbert is.❤❤Great Job you do Scott❤❤❤

[@marilynproctor3485]

Oh Scott , that percolator is stunning! Hi fromCanada 🇨🇦

[@Marianne-wm3vs]

i lived outside the town of eldon iowa for a couple years , home of the house which was in that american gothic painting by Wood. Now i have to not miss the sale of the candlewick!

[@wendy833]

I need the M bowl!! And the candlewick coasters.

[@lindajordan7481]

Love the Egyptian style vase!!

[@lisalamp6845]

I found a beautiful cut glass bowl. Ran my fingers over it at the goodwill, got home to wash it, big chip! It is cut to clear... I was so mad! But I turned that side to the wall.

[@poodlegirl55]

Great finds. I'm in Illinois and we've been having the 90's for the past four days and we aren't done.

[@kathyhodges7054]

Awesome treasures Scott. Loved the deco pitcher and Grant Wood print 🎉🤗Happy Thrifting 😊 Stay cool because…. We’re having a heat wave,a tropical heat wave….☀️🌞🔥

[@rachelfruhwirth3793]

Here in Minnesota it doesn't quit raining. I live in southern MN and we have had 7 inches of rain in June. Humidity is tropical and mosquitoes are blooming in droves!! Went thrifting after work today. Found an antique primitive black painted wooden work box with American applica. Best find of the day for 25 bucks. Someone donated from an estate. Might go back for an Abraham Lincoln print. It was in rough condition but would look good in a patriotic display.

[@PK-bh1ww]

I'm your N Iowan neighbor. We share the same weather. May was monsoon rain reason. The wind destroyed some of my potted plants.

[@bevsprague1731]

So many good things. What fun to shop with you.😊

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Love the Tea Room pitcher.!! 🙀. Hadn't realized it came in crystal. I love the geometric patterns in crystal.

[@JennyMack]

Crazy hot here. I need to move back to Minnesota.

[@SharonPadget]

My mother-in-law had that print. Loved her, hated the print. Thanks for the video

[@carylbeck2177]

So happy with today's finds. Live very near Stone City and have attended happenings there.Also like porceleir

[@sweetzaracat]

Cool just saw a matching waffle iron to your coffee percolator at the North Ellsworth Auction house in Ellsworth Maine for this Sunday auction 😗

[@leanndoolin4284]

Love the deco pitcher. So cool!

[@sallynell1957]

I love to see you find some special things that touch your heart. What a good day it was.

[@marydenny1]

I think I may have missed the Egypt-O-mania movement😁but I do love that vase!

[@cherylsells7396]

So how cute to see your excitement and BTW cute shoes. I was soooo waiting for "Detached Retina"! Look after that cough mister!

[@theresawatkins-lj8pw]

I feel that you were supposed to do this work. So happy for you, love the print & the pitcher. I also love the violin bookends. You teach us all a lot, thanks for all the singing & laughs!!! Stay Cool!

[@gracielajaime8452]

That is Miami sound machine with Gloria Stefan great music

[@heidiesterholm2938]

❤YOUR shopping

[@susieharman2539]

🥦🟦that percolator is gorgeous ❤ooo,ooo,ooo love the print, mmm 🥬 greens, grant wood, huh… enjoy

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

Oh my gosh, the milk glass hand painted piece was gorgeous!!! You find the best stuff! I actually found a Sumida-Gawa Pottery Bowl today 😳 From the late 1800s to about 1920s amazing antique piece and goes for big money so I will list it in my shop. I would have to say this is one of the coolest things I’ve ever found. I was telling my husband we need to go over by you and start shopping😂❤️ Thanks for another great video Scott.

[@debbiecampbell554]

Loved the tea room pitcher and print.

[@richtreehugger]

45 minute long vlog?!? WOW

[@catherinebyrne8628]

What a fun thrifting day! Love the coffee percolator and the Grant Wood print is epic 😊❤

[@jeweledmirrorqueen]

Fabulous haul!!! The heat is on!!! Literally!! Yes here in Jersey!! Stay cool and happy hunting!!

[@filimp520]

The printer s CRR, as there’s a larger C around the 2 r’s. Now to find out who that is! I love this painting, such great modernist overtones ie Art Deco.

[@adalineproulx9773]

Scott can you do a yard tour 😁

[@conniebearermascio4352]

Mrs. Mascio! I need that Pyrex!

[@katieappel2685]

i had the pitcher in pink sold for 90

[@rickhass3352]

Hey Scott that crystal Tearoom pitcher was a real prize of course. Most likely more desireable in color but did you know the crystal one is much more rare? The Wood print was a keeper for sure.

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Candlewick was my mom's wedding crystal in 1955

[@meredithsanders8692]

M, is for Me, Meredith!😊

[@melisablack7920]

❤ Love the eggs!

[@donna8212]

Wow, so happy for you with those finds Scott 👏🏻. Stay cool and enjoy your time down the shore. ☺️🕊️

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

Anyhooo, I’d hang that print in my home all day long! Looks like home

[@PatriciaRaeHome]

Your clear tea room pitcher sold for $200.00. I looked it up on WP.

[@adalineproulx9773]

Yesthats oria estevan and the miami sound machine 😂

[@1msbucket]

Had the boy girl print. Lol

[@1msbucket]

Scott, I think messing with sticker on plate ok. They shouldn't put it there on front. Could you explain to them how you feel, mayb they would understand and consider the way they do things and perhaps be ok with you taking it off. I also understand just wanting to move on.

[@susangronczewski4155]

I was there the day found a lot of good stuff.Second Ave I mean I was there on Friday.

[@IamSnowbird]

I had a great day at a flea market. I bought a majolica tea pot and a Hull small vase. Prices were great. Do you find smaller towns have better vintage than the suburbs?