WARMTH IN HISTORY! 140-Year Old Dining Room Clean Up, Antique Furniture and More!

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[@raecrowe9514]

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.

[@Suebee1988]

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.

[@misskitty2133]

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

[@misskitty2133]

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-pr5qq]

You are not boring Robert. The newspapers are very interesting to me.

[@karenwright9123]

I like them,too.🤓

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@kategulick4781]

Those newspapers are a gold mine! What a history.

[@randallan8158]

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.

[@tinacasarotto1264]

Murphie's Oil Soap.

[@sunkissed5889]

That top on Eastlake should be a granite/ marble top outlined to its shape! It’s just beautiful 😍

[@debbiestewart6756]

Yes missing a stone top!

[@missemily3264]

I think he said that Dan has the top.

[@debbiestewart6756]

Hope Dan has it. Love the distress on it too

[@tinacasarotto1264]

Maybe go to a countertop store. They may have some small off-cuts of marble.

[@drunkdunc8738]

More ancient rockers than a Stones concert there Robert 🍻

[@cynthiacarter514]

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[@lynnmacleod1879]

Lol

[@chicochi3]

😆

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

😅😂😂

[@shelliewerner5624]

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...

[@momtrips6783]

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.

[@peggyharris3301]

My late grandmother never went anywhere without her Ponds…❤ I miss Dan, it’s been awhile.

[@pattiwhite9575]

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.

[@davinacampbell5467]

Same with my grandmother.

[@chicochi3]

I love Ponds face cream. Cold cream not so much.

[@lisawilliams7237]

My Grandmother too. I miss her so much.

[@loisfolk5492]

Mine didn’t either. Loved her ponds.

[@southernbiscuits1275]

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!

[@stephencorson7572]

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!

[@judysanders728]

Watching Blue and I think Annie attacking your vacuum is so funny.

[@sharonmaddox3390]

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.

[@carrieann1640]

I enjoy seeing the dogs so comfortable on the furniture. Annie seems to own the couch.

[@tayloralexander7597]

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. 👍🙂

[@lynnmacleod1879]

Wood cleaner: Murphy's oil...can be purchased at Walmart or other box stores such as home Depot.

[@ShannonStanley31]

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. 😊

[@cherylmahaffey6184]

Well that is so sweet and I bet it would look amazing on that ole wash stand.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Oh my goodness! That would be amazing!!

[@ShannonStanley31]

@@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. 👍

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

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.

[@Yzabeaux1]

Love when Sweet Ba-Lou & Sweet Annie are just lounging around while you do all the work, Robert!😄❤️🐶❤️🐶 I love 'em doggies!!🥰🐶❤️🐶👍

[@tayloralexander7597]

Sharon here.... a product that's been around a long time, Forby's furniture products. Great stuff.

[@loripowell7654]

I used Formby refinished…..it was easy & woud work a miracle on that washstand!!

[@richiec7602]

Great video, Robert. We use Murphy’s Oil Soap to wash wood furniture. You can find it in most supermarkets.

[@pamelabowling7959]

Love Murphy soap

[@noniehayes6050]

Yep, I posted that too, great stuff!

[@chicochi3]

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.

[@missemily3264]

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.

[@debiebrumley3104]

Howard Restor A Finish, it's like the best !

[@loripowell7654]

Howard’s is a great product too!

[@Lorriann63]

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.

[@huggalon]

I love the very polite gossip in the personals of old newspapers

[@deborahfaulk5532]

I loved your video! Take care

[@chuck51561]

YES LOVE THE BASIN STAND...piece of marble WOULD SURE MAKE THAT STAND POP...AND YES LOVE OLD NEWS PAPERS...VERY ENTERTAINING..THANKS ROBERT.

[@donnahunter3488]

Hey Robert, I was right about the jar being a Pond’s jar!!! 😊 What a great find…. Everything in that your showing and your house reminds me of my grandmother and mother. All the memories are flooding back. Your work has really captured my attention. Looking forward to your next video. 🙏😊

[@katherineyanagihara2909]

Aloha 🌺 Robert, Blue & Annie! The old news papers are wonderful! Please take care! Stay warm! 🥰

[@wandamcgiboney5141]

I love them all and I would keep them all .

[@michaelballlenger7614]

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.

[@tammyselbo132]

Absolutely loved this video

[@dinahjackson8146]

I love, love, love old things, and especially, OLD newspapers ! THANK you ! ❤ ' WAR, WAR, WHAT THE HELLS IT GOOD FOR ' 😢😢😢😢😢

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you Robert and working on the homestead cleaning

[@CharlotteFairchild]

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.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

I Love and enjoy all your videos Robert, please stay warm . Love and hugs for both blue and Annie..

[@emorel48]

That washstand will be beautiful when you finish it back to how it was.

[@tresilewis5925]

"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!

[@marshastewart1655]

The public library can help you with the missing newspaper article. You have the essential information: the date, the pages, etc

[@victorbolarsson]

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!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

That’s awesome, thank you!

[@sandyrector3853]

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-rg3pi]

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.

[@momtrips6783]

You can get the basic muck off of wooden furniture with Murphy's Oil Soap

[@marthavojtko6268]

Always nice to visit with you Robert.😊. Stay warm!👍

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Thanks, you too!

[@WilliamRodgers6969]

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!

[@bethshadid2087]

Love the green dresser/cabinet piece..... beautiful. I would suggest cleaning the dresser with Murphy Oil or Old English.

[@amilan409]

You have found some amazing treasures .. I find these videos so interesting !

[@xanderd.4443]

The newspapers are awesome!!! I recently moved into a 1902 farmhouse located in Missouri, and under the old linoleum, I found tons of 1943 newspapers in PERFECT condition, talking about the war and littered with swastikas. It's awesome to see you uncovering history and I love your series!

[@music1nut]

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.

[@marvinjohnson424]

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.👍🇺🇸

[@artillerest43rdva7]

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!

[@suebrown3917]

Love learning the history of Old Byrd Farm

[@ninaellyson814]

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!

[@jefflawrentz1624]

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!

[@philomenadennehy8585]

Thank you dan

[@lemondropkid6175]

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.

[@johnnyroberts6291]

Hey Robert, I am wanted you to know, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour of your show room. Keep up the good work.😊

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Thank you! Will do!

[@redpill5471]

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 ❤

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Thank you Robert. It all looks fabulous

[@Bj-gm6ld]

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.

[@GoodwillCriminalsOfDallas]

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.

[@PMPatte]

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.

[@marcbrunson6986]

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.

[@terribarron9238]

The very last rocking chair you showed, those are very nice!!! They deserve to be refinished. I think it is beautiful

[@cynthiacarter514]

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.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! And just keep watching is all the support I need!

[@margaretgarls153]

It looks like my great grandparents bedroom set from 1880s. Your washstand should have a marble top. Very nice.

[@SirSidley]

Beeswax is good for old furniture 🐝 I use it on my old clock cases 😊

[@pyewackett5]

You don't need anything else.

[@sheilam4964]

1931 newspaper talking about Banks and Bonds? That is during the Great Depression. While reading this paper you might want to consider whether or not there is any significance to the Depression. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MarlaBlair-ys2zu]

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.

[@CatherineKeehn-l6k]

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.

[@AngelaHassan-j6f]

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.❤

[@misskitty2133]

Mister! You SERIOUSLY need to feed yer DOG…he’s resorted to eating vacuums! Poor pooch 🤣😂🤪🤪😻❤️❤️

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

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[@thistlemoon1]

I have some newspapers saved from different family members around that time period. Back then Atlanta was a small town.

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

It would be nice if you could get the lady that you had there a while back to help you clean up the furniture and maybe she could give you some tops on how to clean it and what you need for it so it wouldn’t look so bad I think some oil type furniture polish could help with restoring the furniture and make it shine

[@chicochi3]

We call those a wash stand where I live. Comes with a bowl and pitcher.

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Love looking through old newspapers and magazine. The ads are so cool!

[@lornahardin4563]

This piece is a commode, for the bedroom, the door opens to place your chamber pot out of sight. I have an oak one similar.

[@Emmywe8002]

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 🇸🇪 ❤

[@jamielieberg7053]

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

[@khanysafan1705]

I find the newspapers to be very interesting. Obviously history is why I subscribe to this channel!🤓

[@cheryroberson8388]

Murphy oil soap for cleaning wood. Then use Liquid Gold for oiling the wood.

[@patriciadeane7250]

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!

[@alitathomas2711]

I love those decorative dogs. They make it homey. Leta

[@cherylpeterson2289]

I use Old English wood polish, which is an oil. It comes plain and dark. I use the dark on my antiques it helps keep the patina and recovers the wood. I love it.

[@MarshaShelley-t3n]

You can use lemon oil for furniture on that !! Will help keep from the wood getting drier and shine the wood up.

[@jamesclough2638]

You have come a long way on your farm. Its amazing what you are doing.

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Thank you!

[@milosterwheeler2520]

I think the desk-looking pieces with mirrors were called vanities. The one you have, with a marble top, would likely have been called a "side board" and had a bowl & pitcher. (Don't swear to that, but that is what I 'm thinking.)

[@julieulrich5669]

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.

[@TreasureDeal]

Exactly. So many don't know about old furniture, what it is or what it was used for.

[@nickegger5096]

As far as the wash stand... Howard's "restor a finish" (oil)a long with their "feed 'n' wax" (beeswax) after a good wash with Murphy's oil has done me well many times. Sorry if I missed another comment of the same.

[@tacocin]

Always interesting Robert. Keep it coming!

[@heatherwieler726]

I keep hearing g about how good Howards's Feed 'n Wax is!

[@SondraD7676]

[What an enjoyable day in the Old Byrd Farm house! You seem to never have a idle moment. I'd clean the cabinet with very light mix of baking soda and water NOT WET just damp to wipe the dirt away. Then use linseed oil, some recommend a mix of linseed oil and turpentine - look up the ratio, as I have seen various. Use vinegar on the mirror. Fun looking at the newspaper. Great chairs, too! Time to pull up a chair and actually have a real conversation. ❣️❣️👍👍

[@mavisstaton1530]

After cleaning use Old English Furniture Polish. One formula contains a dark stain that will even out the color. Test on the back.

[@reneestaples4963]

LOL---Luv your big flat head screw driver !! My big screw driver came with me from California 23 years ago--we named her Bertha !! Love all those pictures and antiques !!

[@celleduffel1533]

Ohhh Robert it was a great video especially the newspapers..wow did you see from the first paper that there was an ad for Colored? I moved from a small town to another small town but it had a paper and it was so funny to read..the news was on the first page..rest was just junk..you could read Mrs So and So baked a cake, Mrs So and So made a long distance call..it was just so funny. I look forward to the next vid..ty again!!!

[@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG]

Yes I saw that! I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@celleduffel1533]

@@THEOLDBYRDFARMVLOG totally!!

[@cliffpearson5913]

Boiled linseed oil and denatured alcohol..rub it in with a cotton rag.for the vanity

[@staceyrees353]

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[@wendyconley3694]

Love to see the old newspapers. Spent many years living in Jasper Ga. Always great to here history, Back home in Northern Michigan , and Ga will always be home away from home

[@raecrowe9514]

The mirrored piece is a dry sink. Murphys Oil Soap to clean and moisturize it.

[@janecarolhogue3140]

Love the old furniture.hope you find the right oil to moisturizer for that beautiful furniture. I have a few pieces from my grandmothers. The beginning of the 20th century

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Check drawer sides and bottoms for manufacturer info. Maybe even on the chest bottom or back. You phone can film the chest bottom.

[@giaatta9303]

You have done soooo much work. Another interesting episode. Thank you for your interesting channel.