Category Archives: Legends of Americana

As American As…

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Gina

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Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee, Florida

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Gina

Established in 1906, Ted Smallwood’s Store and Trading Post in Chokoloskee, Florida served the western edge of the Everglades as a place to trade hides, furs, farm produce, handle mail and provide goods in return… Continue reading →

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Ice Ice Baby: Why Americans Love Ice So Much

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Gina

Americans are kind of obsessed with ice. The more clinking we hear in our glass, the happier we are. We like to crunch on it, swirl it around our glass, and add more when our drink gets a little sweaty… Continue reading →

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Sweden’s Largest American Flag at AMERICANA Classic Vintage

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Gina

AMERICANA has just received a gigantic vintage American flag! We reckon it’s 7 x 4 meters in size and perhaps the largest American flag in Sweden. This Old Glory giant is now in our store in Stockholm… Continue reading →

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American Hippie Inspiration for Summer Music Festivals

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gina

Here’s an inspiring short documentary from 1967 about hippies for all of you attending the Peace & Love music festival in Borlänge… Continue reading →

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American Functional Fashion: Duck Tape Prom Outfits

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Gina

If you want to talk about modern American functional fashion, it doesn’t get any better than this! Every year, the Duck Tape company sponsors a the “Stuck at Prom” competition where contestants make their prom outfits out of the duct tape the company sells. Contestants are encouraged to use… Continue reading →

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The Year of Alabama Music

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Gina

Although we’re now halfway through 2011, it’s still time to enjoy “The Year of Alabama Music.” The roots of American music run deep in Alabama, where blues, rock, country and jazz all trace their origins. Today, the scene is vibrant as ever, producing superstar performers and an authentic vibe that music lovers travel the globe to experience. Alabama is the home to many famous names in music, including… Continue reading →

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Tabasco Sauce: Taste An American Legend

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Gina

After the American Civil War, the crop harvests in my homeland of the South were paltry. As a result, the people of the region had a bland and monotonous diet. To give the Southern table a little more flavor & spice, Edmund McIlhenny of New Iberia, Louisiana cooked up a hot sauce recipe… Continue reading →

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Vintage Sign Inspiration for AMERICANA’s New Shop

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Gina

There’s a lot going on with the renovation of our store on Gamla Brogatan in Stockholm. In this whirlwind of creative activity, we have begun to think of ideas for our sign, taking inspiration from classic vintage signs from America… Continue reading →

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American Folk Art Legend Howard Finster & His Paradise Gardens

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Gina

Howard Finster (1916 – 2001) was an American folk artist, Baptist minister and lawnmower repairman from Pennville, Georgia. Finster claimed that his artistic work was inspired by… Continue reading →

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