My Hubbie also gave me an early “teaser” gift.
I think it will compliment many decorating schemes.
What kind of extension cords do LV owners use?
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My Hubbie also gave me an early “teaser” gift.
I think it will compliment many decorating schemes.
A new twist on the classic! I love this style.View attachment 4619922 Pre-Christmas gift from DH, love the low profile plug.
Otherwise one must have them authenticated!
Oooooh bilingual packagingView attachment 4619922 Pre-Christmas gift from DH, love the low profile plug
Is it made in France? ZOMG your DH was so lucky to find that, I’ve only seen the MIU ones lately.
Sadly no, it's made in China. The parts were probably cut in France and shipped for final assembly...Oooooh bilingual packaging
Is it made in France? ZOMG your DH was so lucky to find that, I’ve only seen the MIU ones lately.
View attachment 4619922 Pre-Christmas gift from DH, love the low profile plug
Nothing beats a classic! Who doesn't have a few of these stand-bys waiting in the wings to spring into action to save the day? Unlike the fancy ones in post # 1234 (really? "1234"? wow! I think it's a sign, of what I don't know...) which are just overwhelming, these classic beauties will stand the test of time, like a Mono Speedy, a Chanel Classic Flap, a Steinway piano, a Radio Flyer little red wagon, a Weber grill, or a good ol' Coca Cola. Can never go wrong!
Love the little triangular plug, it looks so cute in the wall
.Considering the times we live in, that is very wise. You also have to be mindful of the "Super Fakes" that are out there. So here's what I do. I put a little escrow money down, just to have some skin in the game. Then I go through AncestryDNA just to verify that it's legit. Like a Jerry Springer Paternity test. Nothing but the best! If it's the real deal, I pony up the remainder of the cash. If not, well, better safe than sorry. I don't want any imposters in my collection to sully my extension cord reputation. If I got duped I don't think my bowling team buddies would ever let me live it down. I'd be owing them shots of bathtub moonshine forever ( AKA the elixir that tricks you into wearing bowling shoes...never mind my double digit bowling average.)
I know right?Oooooh bilingual packaging
Is it made in France? ZOMG your DH was so lucky to find that, I’ve only seen the MIU ones lately.
These days, I don't even bother looking if it's not made in France!
They all say it's the same material and workmanship, but still!
Gasp... is that... MAUVE?
Yes. Yes it is.
My holy grail color! Not sure where he found it but it’s a perfect addition to my collection.
Yes, and who doesn't? And the best thing about Steinways--you can wrap LOTS of extension cords around their legs. THAT'S why they're so revered, the second reason is the sound they make.
Hmmmm. Good to know. I didn't know people still cared about the sounds. I thought the S. pianos were purchased only for wrapping the extension cords!
Steinway was founded March 5, 1853, as everyone knows. They were famous for the sounds they produced, and rightly so. In 1882 Thomas Edison helped establish the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of New York. People had to have some time to become accustomed to this new fangled technology. When they got around to liking flipping a switch versus lighting gas lamps and candles and burning down their houses, you KNOW they started to demand what we've come to know as EXTENSION CORDS. Because, golly gee, there weren't that many outlets in times of yore. Sooooooooooo..........what came to the rescue?????..............wait for it..................YOU know it and I know it...............YES!!!!!!........our beloved extension cords!!! Twenty nine years of impeccable Steinway sound established Steinway as the natural foundation for most future patents for extension cords.
Of course, EC's initially came in blah-lack (just like the Model T), but as time went on, they morphed into the beauties that grace our homes today. Zoning ordinances demanding many outlets were put into place due to the demand of durable goods (they really meant to say EXTENSION CORDS (shhh) ) so........here we ARE! Hence, here comes full circle of Steinway pianos and EC's (DUH! How does anyone NOT see the connection????) Natural sound vs Electricity. Obviously, Steinway piano legs became conduits to the ostentatious displays of extension cords. If this isn't in every Fourth Graders repertoire of essential life facts, then it's high time for all school districts to revise their curricula.
You know, sometimes it's exhausting trying to re-educate peoples' understanding of the true symbolism of EC's. They think EC's exist just to accessorize a room. NO!! They exist to remind us all of the times in where there was NO electricity and people had to rely on their family and friends for communication. Thanks to EC's and Thomas Edison, we can ignore those we find annoying ("oh, I'd love to, but I have a painful scaly rash all over my body--like, who knew scallops are a shellfish? SORRY!!!" )