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@raecrowe95148 ай бұрын
The mirrored piece is called a dry sink and is where people kept those large pitchers and matching bowls. Murphys Oil Soap to clean and moisturize.
@Suebee19888 ай бұрын
You pronounced "malady" perfectly! As a Southern boy, however, "frigid" is probably unknown to you in daily speech so it's pronounced like "fridge"....which is kinda appropriate now that I think of it. Enjoyed the video and hope you can follow up on that article of the soldier via microfiche at a library. I've heard "odie's oil" is good for reconditioning wood but I'm no expert on that. Have a great day.
@misskitty21337 ай бұрын
Thanks for the links! I love the old. But I’ve given up on our thought of moving to west Tennessee or North Carolina, like we were going to. I hate heat & humidity & y’all got way too many snakes. I wouldn’t be able to go swimming even. To cool off.. so guess we’re stuck in Massachusetts. The suck-butt idiotic liberalist state in the country…except CAL. They’re their own country! lol Your channel sure wouldn’t be appreciated up here. The powers that be would wanna tear everything down, erase history! History we maybe can LEARN FROM! But I LOVE IT & so appreciate all of you guys. No spring chickens traipsing through meadows. Uh uh, the way you tackle all the weeds & vines. Makes me tired just watching. Have a great rest of your day, brother! Michelle in Boston
@misskitty21337 ай бұрын
Joined fan group. How much are note cards?? I just want a. Photo with blank inside. No writing anywhere. I can’t seem to figure that out, but they’re so lovely!
@Sandy-pr5qq8 ай бұрын
You are not boring Robert. The newspapers are very interesting to me.
@karenwright91238 ай бұрын
I like them,too.🤓
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed!
@kategulick47818 ай бұрын
Those newspapers are a gold mine! What a history.
@drunkdunc87388 ай бұрын
More ancient rockers than a Stones concert there Robert 🍻
@cynthiacarter5148 ай бұрын
🤪
@lynnmacleod18798 ай бұрын
Lol
@chicochi38 ай бұрын
😆
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
😅😂😂
@randallan81588 ай бұрын
use orange oil to moisturize and preserve the wood, plus it gives the room a real nice smell. We use it on all of our antique furniture.
@tinacasarotto12648 ай бұрын
Murphie's Oil Soap.
@sunkissed58898 ай бұрын
That top on Eastlake should be a granite/ marble top outlined to its shape! It’s just beautiful 😍
@debbiestewart67568 ай бұрын
Yes missing a stone top!
@missemily32648 ай бұрын
I think he said that Dan has the top.
@debbiestewart67568 ай бұрын
Hope Dan has it. Love the distress on it too
@tinacasarotto12648 ай бұрын
Maybe go to a countertop store. They may have some small off-cuts of marble.
@carrieann16408 ай бұрын
I enjoy seeing the dogs so comfortable on the furniture. Annie seems to own the couch.
@shelliewerner56248 ай бұрын
Malady...yes, you said it correctly...meaning a sickness or condition of one's self...I do believe the mirrored piece is a basin stand...very nice...dont refinish it...just clean and polish the wood...thanks for showing us your neat room...
@momtrips67838 ай бұрын
I have to agree with the above sentiment. Give it a good cleaning with Murphy's Oil Soap for the time being, and go back and do a detailed deep cleaning later on. Once it dries, give it a good oiling with a quality furniture oil.
@southernbiscuits1275Ай бұрын
I am an old man and to pass the time I make picture storybooks. In these books I include ephemera. It would be a goldmine to find the ads and art work included in these papers. Journalers see value in the past and build their books around these things. So, no, Robert, it's not boring seeing you look through the papers!
@peggyharris33018 ай бұрын
My late grandmother never went anywhere without her Ponds…❤ I miss Dan, it’s been awhile.
@pattiwhite95758 ай бұрын
My mother used it her whole life. She would slather that stuff thick every night and go to sleep. She passed at 85. I've used it during winter months on myself. It is still inexpensive and good.
@davinacampbell54678 ай бұрын
Same with my grandmother.
@chicochi38 ай бұрын
I love Ponds face cream. Cold cream not so much.
@lisawilliams72374 ай бұрын
My Grandmother too. I miss her so much.
@loisfolk54922 ай бұрын
Mine didn’t either. Loved her ponds.
@lynnmacleod18798 ай бұрын
Wood cleaner: Murphy's oil...can be purchased at Walmart or other box stores such as home Depot.
@kenhughes47156 ай бұрын
Eventually every room will look as nice.
@judysanders7288 ай бұрын
Watching Blue and I think Annie attacking your vacuum is so funny.
@michaelballlenger76142 ай бұрын
I live in a home that was built in 1856. Luckily it has always been occupied. But I am only the 3rd owner. Also very fortunately the house is about 90 percent original. Windows, doors, floors, fireplaces, and room arrangements never changed.
@wandamcgiboney51418 ай бұрын
I love them all and I would keep them all .
@debiebrumley31048 ай бұрын
Howard Restor A Finish, it's like the best !
@loripowell7654Ай бұрын
Howard’s is a great product too!
@deborahfaulk55328 ай бұрын
I loved your video! Take care
@sharonmaddox33908 ай бұрын
I loved this episode. Its great to see you starting to preserve the amazing furniture. I would treat for wood worm. Then use a Bees wax polish to bring back its beauty. The news paper was so interesting. looking at the films showing the fashion available and local history. Can't wait for more.
@chuck51561Ай бұрын
YES LOVE THE BASIN STAND...piece of marble WOULD SURE MAKE THAT STAND POP...AND YES LOVE OLD NEWS PAPERS...VERY ENTERTAINING..THANKS ROBERT.
@Yzabeaux18 ай бұрын
Love when Sweet Ba-Lou & Sweet Annie are just lounging around while you do all the work, Robert!😄❤️🐶❤️🐶 I love 'em doggies!!🥰🐶❤️🐶👍
@emorel488 ай бұрын
That washstand will be beautiful when you finish it back to how it was.
@chicochi38 ай бұрын
I see so many videos of old houses soon to be demolished. It's nice to see one coming back from the dead. I'd really like to see some before and after pictures some day. If the house was still being lived in the chairs would all be in that room because it's cold outside and that room has a fireplace.
@suebrown39178 ай бұрын
Love learning the history of Old Byrd Farm
@ShannonStanley318 ай бұрын
Robert! I think I have the perfect top for your wash table. Meaning i started a quilt top with civil war replica prints. Long story short I think it would perfectly cover the top if your interested? Curently it measures unfinished at 41-1/2 L ×21" . H I can finish it this coming week and send it out to you. Its an hourglass block quilt pattern I used. I was going to make it a full size quilt but got bored with it lol 😅. Im not asking money for it. It would be a gift. My quilts are always made for someone as a gift. 😊
@cherylmahaffey61848 ай бұрын
Well that is so sweet and I bet it would look amazing on that ole wash stand.
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! That would be amazing!!
@ShannonStanley318 ай бұрын
@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG I Just ordered the backing fabric and binding fabric for your upcoming gift 😊 its from Etsy so ill get it by the 26th. Unfortunately the Material I had to go with it wasnt enough... lol so goes the sewing/quilting craft 😅. I cant wait to get it finished and sent to you. 👍
@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas8 ай бұрын
I would think tatted lace would be a good idea too. I have a similar item in my collection and it has a marble top with an indention for a bowl.
@tayloralexander75978 ай бұрын
Sharon here... I believe the piece of furniture is called a DrySink for washing up. You would have a bowl and pitcher sitting on the top. 👍🙂
@momtrips67838 ай бұрын
You can get the basic muck off of wooden furniture with Murphy's Oil Soap
@missemily32648 ай бұрын
Loved the old newspapers, especially the pretty ladies in their dresses in the adverts. If the paper is very fragile or icky you can scan the pages, if you want to keep a copy. You could even make printed copies on newsprint and reline the drawers.
@alitathomas27118 ай бұрын
I love those decorative dogs. They make it homey. Leta
@tayloralexander75978 ай бұрын
Sharon here.... a product that's been around a long time, Forby's furniture products. Great stuff.
@loripowell7654Ай бұрын
I used Formby refinished…..it was easy & woud work a miracle on that washstand!!
@julieulrich56698 ай бұрын
We called the dresser with the mirror a commode. Bowl and pitcher sat on top. Linen in the drawers and a chamber pot in the door. Beautiful piece. It would look great in a larger entryway.
@fiorenzaattanasio47968 ай бұрын
Thank you Robert. It all looks fabulous
@tammyselbo13216 күн бұрын
Absolutely loved this video
@donnal.oglesby48068 ай бұрын
I Love and enjoy all your videos Robert, please stay warm . Love and hugs for both blue and Annie..
@Lorriann638 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this, Robert. It's the perfect thing to do on a cold winter's day: hanging out and looking at antique things. I love the mirrored cabinet, It very much reminds me of things my grandparents had. Thank you, and stay warm, Robert.
@marthavojtko62688 ай бұрын
Always nice to visit with you Robert.😊. Stay warm!👍
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@brendahogue54878 ай бұрын
Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you Robert and working on the homestead cleaning
@philomenadennehy8585Ай бұрын
Thank you dan
@richiec76028 ай бұрын
Great video, Robert. We use Murphy’s Oil Soap to wash wood furniture. You can find it in most supermarkets.
@pamelabowling79598 ай бұрын
Love Murphy soap
@noniehayes60508 ай бұрын
Yep, I posted that too, great stuff!
@stephencorson75728 ай бұрын
For old, dirty wood, I use a mixture of boiled linseed oil and turpentine. Cleans and nourishes the dry wood. Do it outside though... it's smelly!
@huggalon5 ай бұрын
I love the very polite gossip in the personals of old newspapers
@khanysafan17058 ай бұрын
I find the newspapers to be very interesting. Obviously history is why I subscribe to this channel!🤓
@AngelRodriguez-lb3ef8 ай бұрын
So much beautiful things
@katherineyanagihara29098 ай бұрын
Aloha 🌺 Robert, Blue & Annie! The old news papers are wonderful! Please take care! Stay warm! 🥰
@redpill54715 ай бұрын
Love your interest and enthusiasm about everything. I'm the same way when its things like old articles. All part of the history of your area. Very far out ❤
@kamicrum44088 ай бұрын
Hey! When humans reach the afe of sone of the furniture, we alk have rinkles, sags& bags!😊
@MarlaBlair-ys2zu8 ай бұрын
Watching from Illinois three days after this was made. We can sympathize with you being cold. You can never have too many chairs, Robert. Each one is different and has its own story. Some chairs or rockers without arms are for sitting in while sewing. Carry on . .spring always follows.
@caries12978 ай бұрын
Murphy Oil Soap will clean that up.
@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas8 ай бұрын
If you grab a bar of soap and rub it along the wooden runners it will slide much more smoothly. You will need to wipe that wood with some serious wood polish. It is probably pretty dry so you will need many applications till it soaks in. It can crack more as it dries out. I suspect there would have been a marble top for that washbasin.
@lemondropkid61758 ай бұрын
your doggy supervisors are doing a good job, letting you know when you are doing it wrong. Love the dogs, so nice to see them indoors warm and comfy.
@WilliamRodgers69698 ай бұрын
Love the antiques and furniture Robert. Your house is amazing and like the work you have done on it so far. You done a lot of work outside on your land also and lots of hard work too. Enjoy watching your videos and I always can't wait for the next one!
@deniseoftedahl89378 ай бұрын
Love looking through old newspapers and magazine. The ads are so cool!
@sandyrector38538 ай бұрын
I have always used Murphy's oil soap to clean my pieces...allow to dry completely...then I put on a coat of Old English Scratch coat...allow oil to absorb24 hours and wipe any residue not absorbed...works great and is quite easy...
@karen-rg3pi8 ай бұрын
I love Murphy s Oil Soap! You mix it in a bucket of water then use some elbow grease. It doesn t have any toxic fumes and is pretty gentle to both you and the wood. When it s clean, I woul d start wiping it down with lemon oil.
@SirSidley8 ай бұрын
Beeswax is good for old furniture 🐝 I use it on my old clock cases 😊
@pyewackett58 ай бұрын
You don't need anything else.
@chicochi38 ай бұрын
We call those a wash stand where I live. Comes with a bowl and pitcher.
@Michelle-qt4dc6 күн бұрын
Pretty room
@cliffpearson59138 ай бұрын
Boiled linseed oil and denatured alcohol..rub it in with a cotton rag.for the vanity
@bethshadid20878 ай бұрын
Love the green dresser/cabinet piece..... beautiful. I would suggest cleaning the dresser with Murphy Oil or Old English.
@Emmywe80024 ай бұрын
I love old news paper and I would love to have a rocking chair in my home. Love your work in your channels. Blessings from the other side of the world, Sweden 🇸🇪 ❤
@amilan4092 ай бұрын
You have found some amazing treasures .. I find these videos so interesting !
@victorbolarsson8 ай бұрын
Hey! Im an American living in Sweden, love your videos! I am am a historian educated in California. Interesting to see how you are rebuilding your old house and keeping the history of your town alive!
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
That’s awesome, thank you!
@artillerest43rdva78 ай бұрын
like I always say you never know what you will find! old news papers were used for so much in old homes! it is nice to see them from the war years. you can go to the library and go to the micro phish and find that day. and read the entire article . and see all the items within the paper at that time! you will be surprised. especially the cost of things! nice video take care Robert!
@CharlotteFairchild8 ай бұрын
I have 2 platform rockers. One has a metal part with patent 1890. The other platform has a leather piece instead of metal. The rocking chairs need to be protected from sun and rain. You will get other donations if you take care of the antiques.
@judithburdine49108 ай бұрын
I like old papers and things.
@bernietate6930Ай бұрын
Loved this v video the dresser is perfect loved the newspaper please handle with care
@loisfolk54922 ай бұрын
That is a washstand with a mirror and it is Eastlake, my favorite. Eastlake will have carving on it, but sometimes it’s called spoon carving. It’s very different from Victorian, which will be very curvy. Clean with Murphy oil soap. Furniture butter after will do for a while.
@raecrowe95148 ай бұрын
The mirrored piece is a dry sink. Murphys Oil Soap to clean and moisturize it.
@heatherwieler7268 ай бұрын
I keep hearing g about how good Howards's Feed 'n Wax is!
@marcbrunson69868 ай бұрын
Annie knows what kind of a room it is ha ha. The wash table aka vanity is pretty cool. I guess it would have just been called a wash table. Nothing boring in reading history.
@music1nut8 ай бұрын
For the wood check out Formbys Wood Refinisher. For initial cleaning I usually wipe down with mineral spirits. It takes off surface gunk and doesn't soak into the wood.
@cynthiacarter5148 ай бұрын
My 1st comment did not upload so I am simply saying thank you for your content. I cannot afford a donation but you deserve all the credit you can get for your hard work.
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that! And just keep watching is all the support I need!
@johnnyroberts62918 ай бұрын
Hey Robert, I am wanted you to know, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your show room. Keep up the good work.😊
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@Bj-gm6ld8 ай бұрын
I was given a dresser that had belonged to my grandmother. There was an old newspaper behind the mirror, and we framed it. Also I use Watco oil on wood pieces with steel wool.
@barbararoberto12588 ай бұрын
Loved the room and news paper , it was interesting and educational as always .
@peanutbutter358 ай бұрын
Hey Robert suit is pronounced like a pants suit! Suite has a e at the end like hotel suite! I’m sorry but I’m the pronunciation cop!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@marvinjohnson4248 ай бұрын
Had a great time. Wished I could sit and read all of the newspapers. Love looking at at some of the ads and what things sold for in 40's and 50's.👍🇺🇸
@jamielieberg70538 ай бұрын
I woke up took the dogs out this morning it was -2°F with a wind chill of -25°F right how we have a heat ware its 12°F have a great day Robert
@MaryJaworski-j3d8 ай бұрын
Beautiful furniture
@mavisstaton15308 ай бұрын
After cleaning use Old English Furniture Polish. One formula contains a dark stain that will even out the color. Test on the back.
@tacocin8 ай бұрын
Always interesting Robert. Keep it coming!
@cheryroberson83888 ай бұрын
Murphy oil soap for cleaning wood. Then use Liquid Gold for oiling the wood.
@wileycoyotesr86238 ай бұрын
Check drawer sides and bottoms for manufacturer info. Maybe even on the chest bottom or back. You phone can film the chest bottom.
@patriciadeane72508 ай бұрын
Lemon oil is a great moisturizer for rejuvenating antique wood! Wow, you have a lot of work ahead of you but being surrounded by antiques is always a happy place to be. Greetings from Ontario, Canada!
@thistlemoon18 ай бұрын
I have some newspapers saved from different family members around that time period. Back then Atlanta was a small town.
@tresilewis59258 ай бұрын
"New Life Furniture Masque" is esactly what you need to help restore moiste to the old furniture. New Life is used by Museums and is a superior product. I purchased an 18th centurey French piece recently, and the wood was very dry and brittle. New LIfe made an amazing improvement and restored much needed moisture. Good Luck! Great job with the Old Byrd Farm House!
@Michelle-qt4dc6 күн бұрын
Very cool stuff ❤
@PMPatte8 ай бұрын
That little dresser with a mirror that had 1940 newspapers in it was called a commode. They usually had a marble top. They had a china bowl and pitcher placed on it for washing up. These were very common before indoor plumbing.
@ninaellyson8148 ай бұрын
I wonder if that newspaper is archived somewhere with the letters….History of my favorite! The letters from the past makes it so real.❤. Loved hanging out with the dogs and you on a cold day! Couch dogs are the best!
@janpixnow33698 ай бұрын
You can rub a candle over the dresser drawer edges😮
@terribarron92388 ай бұрын
The very last rocking chair you showed, those are very nice!!! They deserve to be refinished. I think it is beautiful
@chadparsons19725 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your content, Robert. It's very interesting
@staceyrees3538 ай бұрын
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@louisescottc60238 ай бұрын
Pearly gates.😊
@CatherineKeehn-l6k8 ай бұрын
My Grandma glued all kinds of magazine papers in the bottom of dresser drawers in lou of shelf paper. Flour and water paste was the glue.
@jamesclough26388 ай бұрын
You have come a long way on your farm. Its amazing what you are doing.
@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dinahjackson81468 ай бұрын
I love, love, love old things, and especially, OLD newspapers ! THANK you ! ❤ ' WAR, WAR, WHAT THE HELLS IT GOOD FOR ' 😢😢😢😢😢
@AngelaHassan-j6f8 ай бұрын
I love the way the people in your area in Georgia , especially you Robert, are deeply rooted in family history and can trace back as long as 100 years or more. The connection is so amazing keeping memories and family alive. Sure beats the anonymity of living in modern apartments.❤
@giaatta93038 ай бұрын
You have done soooo much work. Another interesting episode. Thank you for your interesting channel.
@dianadelahaye76608 ай бұрын
Strip the doors,probably will be beautiful😊fascinating info in the newspapers
@jefflawrentz16248 ай бұрын
Robert, I think if you just vacuum the old washstand and then wipe it down with some Murphys Oil Soap in warm water it should lift the dirt off. I’ve also had luck with automotive hand cleaner painted on with a new brush. But don’t let that stay on too long because it can take the finish off. It’s perfect for your old farmhouse!
@nadineveitch58378 ай бұрын
Love the old papers, so sad that Mother probably never got to visit her son's grave in Honululu. Funny all the personal's announcing who's got who visiting, sounds like the town's gossip 😂