The theme for this week’s Vintage Photo Album is “Expert Demonstrations and Sometimes Inexpert Demonstrations“.
Mom always told me to lead with my strengths. She would say, “Little monster sour ball, hark: It is proper, when interacting with the outside world, to lead with your strengths.” So it is with that thought in the space that my heart would normally be found, that I present to you the most amazing duo of photos I have located on the Internets as of this day. Behold:

Here we have a girdle and a rubber inner tube.

Here is something we can do with them today.
Hmmm. This seems most inexpert to me. I would conjecture that the man may have the wrong idea. The lady has clearly lost interest. Worse, his struggles have unseated his hat. Gentlemen! There are books to help with your eduction in these matters. Read them! Auctions here
and here
. Expire when they expire.

Lovely!
Another lovely snake charmer showing how it is done. I really adore snake charmers. Auction here
– Expires 9/19

The Only Way to Subdue a Giant Flying Monkey
Obviously demonstrated with a much less dangerous tame giant flying monkey, we see here how to subdue one of these normally unpredictable and often dangerous creatures. Yes, a lady is usually necessary for success. auction here
– Expires 9/19.

Another Expert Demonstration
Another expert demonstration for your education. Auction here
. – Expires 9/19

Expert Opinion
After the professor, the doctor, the military, and the mysterious foreigner in the fez thoroughly inspected the subject, they agreed: It’s Myrna Loy! MMMMMMMMMMMMyrna Loy. They should have used a Geiger counter. – Auction here
– Expires when it expires.

Expert Demonstration
An excellent demonstration of proper comportment in this particular eventuality. Note the precise posture utilized by our obviously well-educated subject. Applause! Auction already ended, but those curious for more information on this gem should click here
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Lucille Ball Shows Us How It's Done
A sight for sore eyes. Auction here
– ends 10/2.