SilverCrow Creations - 3d Winky Blinky Lenticulars
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Vintage Lenticular "Winky" World Peace Through Understanding
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The colors of this wonderful little lenticular are certainly reminiscent of it's era - the 1960s! It was made to become part of a souvenir of the 1964-5 New York World's Fair. The advertisement features the Unisphere - the symbol of the fair that was made of steel - hence the logo USS from United States Steel.
It is in superb condition and is marked Vari-Vue on the back, further verifying its authenticity. Such items are also called flashers, flickers, wiggles, animation or winky pictures.
The front has an exciting effect as you'll see two pictures on each flicker, depending on the angle when you view it. The words
SOUVENIR of the NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR ©1964 - 1965
change to a picture of the World Unisphere with the words
New York World's Fair ©1964 - 1965
Even thought this little novelty was created in the 1960s, the message is just as timely today. This wonderful VariVue Motion Lenticular piece measures 3/4 inch square.
Two pieces shown for illustration only.
Made in USA
18February2008
Vintage Item - Limited Availability
Price: $3.75 each
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Art Postcard - Eiffel Tower Rising
We love lenticulars - the layered paper and plastics that create a moving 3-dimensional effect. This fantastic vintage-style postcard shows the movement of the Eiffel Tower being built from the bottom up! The colors are absolutely elegant in their vintage appearance - it's hard to tell from the internet picture.
Printed in Germany
19June2007
Price: $3.50 each
3D Art Postcard - Hokusai Katsushika - The Great Wave
We love lenticulars - the layered paper and plastics that create a moving 3-dimensional effect. This wonderfully mailable post card features the familiar image of the Great Wave by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai who lived from 1760 to 1849.
He is quite famous for his wonderful wood-cut prints of the Ukiyo-e, pictures of the floating world - everyday life. His works seems to be more popular in the West than it has ever been in his homeland.
His striking image of the sea completed in this new lenticular form is simply spectacular - the movement is amazing. In fact the sea appears to transform into mountains, another of the artists favorite subjects. Although the transformation is hard to notice online, we're sure you'll be as awed by the images in person.
31August2007
Lenticular Weeping Willow Tree - Perfect for framing
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These lenticular trees are a delight! Culled from never-used old store stock, having never even been sold, they are in tip-top condition. Measuring 8 by 10 inches, these lenticular 3D pictures were originally distributed by Emdor.
Although they are not marked Vari-Vue, they are the same high quality as anything Vari-Vue made. Hailing from the late 1960s or early 1970s, some are from the USA and others from Japan. Other than the "Made in" stamp, there appears to be no difference between them.
There are lots of copies of this same image made today, but these are original to the 3D era of the mid-20th century. Marked on the back is:
Weeping Willow Tree #8014
We framed one for ourselves in a simple wooden frame with glass (from Wal-Mart) and the depth and movement are even more captivating under glass.
Made in USA or Japan
29JULY2007
Was $29.95 Now $25.00 each
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Vintage Lenticular "Winky" Smile - Frown
We've always enjoyed lenticular (winky, blinky, flicker) images - especially the vintage ones. We were just so very excited when we found these vintage Vari-Vue lenticular smile that, with lenticular movement, changes from a smile to a frown and back again!
Use them for your art dolls to ad a kitschy flavor to them. Or just collect them like we do! Lenticular images like these (3d composition screens) were made a bit differently during the mid part of the 20th century - providing what we think is a much better 3D image.
The colors of the printed image are amazingly vibrant considering that these winky lips are almost a half-century old!
The moving mouth piece measures 2-1/2 inches across by 7/8 inches high.
30June2007
Compare at: $7.50 Our Price: $2.45 each
Vintage Lenticular "Winky" Gizmo (for Golf?)
We've always enjoyed lenticular (winky, blinky, flicker) images - especially the vintage ones. These are quite special vintage Vari-Vue triangles with moving arrows.
Sometimes called flashers, flickers, wiggles or animated paper, our lenticulars are all cool, but this one is really neat. This Vari-Vue flicker (we think these are the best!) was made in 1967 and is still in excellent condition. Each is a triangle with a hole at the top - so it can be attached to a key chain or to any project easily. From the top an arrow swings like a pendulum back and forth. The image is so wonderful that it almost makes you dizzy watching the arrow!
But the real use might just surprise you!
We are told that this is a Golf Practice Gizmo. No fooling - that's the real name! To make it work, insert your golf tee through the hole. Place the ball and then place your ball and your Gizmo on the ground in position for driving. If the arrows move, it measures your body sway. A stationary arrow indicates a steady swing.
Each individual triangle measures approximately 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches. These are great fun for golfer who celebrate the history of the sport as well as the play. Whether used for golf or not, you'll find this to be mesmerizing.
15April2007
Was $8.50 Now: $7.65 each
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Vintage Lenticular "Winky" Hula Dancers
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This is a really neat VariVue Motion Lenticular. This delightful pair of hula girls dances in black and white. It is a mint or near-mint condition vintage late 1950s / early 1960s authentic Vari-Vue of two Hawaiian hula dancers at night under a full moon.
Both dancers sway to the rhythm of the silent music. Uniquely, their entire bodies move back and forth, with arms swinging up and down and back and forth. These are truly remarkable effects that are best viewed in person, of course! This little piece is quite sturdy and measures 1-1/4 inch across by just about 1 inch. tall. A Great item!
13June2007
Compare at $7.50 Our Price: $4.35 each
Peace Through Understanding
change to a picture of the World Unisphere with the more subtly displayed (in fact, we hardly noticed them at first) words
New York World's Fair 1964 - 1965
Even thought this little novelty was created in the 1960s, the message is just as timely today. This wonderful VariVue Motion Lenticular piece measures 1-1/4 inch wide by 1-1/8 inch high.
9November2006
Price: $5.25 each
Art Postcard - 3D Lenticular Twisting Dancers
We love lenticulars - the layered paper and plastics that create a moving 3-dimensional effect. This fantastic retro-style postcard shows the movement of the twisters in a 3D discothèque dance. There seem to be an infinite number of layers that make the dancers really seem to move! This is truly special - perfect for a party invitation!
Price: $3.25 each
Vintage Winky 3D Doll Face Pin
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What fun! Our vintage pin will certainly add a kitschy feel to anything you wear. Or, remove the pin on the back and create your own authentic lenticular retro doll. Lenticulars (3d composition screens) were made a bit differently during the mid part of the 20th century - providing what we think is a much better 3D image.
The colors of the printed image are amazingly vibrant considering that these winky faces are almost a half-century old!
Our sample photo doesn't do our little doll face justice - she demurely bats her eyelashes to insist that you must have her!
Price: $7.25 each
Vintage Lenticular "Winky" Lips
We've always enjoyed lenticular (winky, blinky, flicker) images - especially the vintage ones. We were just so very excited when we found these vintage Vari-Vue lenticular lips that vary from a smile to a kiss!
Our sample photo doesn't do our lips justice - the variation is delightful as the smile turns to kiss, or, of course, the kiss changes to a smile!
Price: $2.55 each
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Art Postcard - 3D Lenticular Aloha Hula Dancers
We love lenticulars - the layered paper and plastics that create a moving 3-dimensional effect. This fantastic retro-style postcard shows te movement of the hula dancers welcoming us with a 3D Aloha dance. There seem to be an infinite number of layers that make the dancers really seem to move! This is truly special - perfect for a winter tiki party invitation!
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