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Milton Grubstein Collection

Milton Grubstein was a quirky and eccentric individual who marched to the beat of his own drum

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Pa. German Flat-iron Holder, c. 1936

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Weather Vane Finial, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Weather Vane Finial, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Weather Vane Finial, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Corner Shelf Bracket, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Corner Shelf Bracket, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Corner Shelf Bracket, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Flat Iron Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Flat Iron Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1939

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Kettle, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Kettle, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Kettle, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: George Washington Flat Iron Stand, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein

George Washington Flat Iron Stand, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein
George Washington Flat Iron Stand, c. 1936

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Cast Iron Andiron, c. 1941. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Cast Iron Andiron, c. 1941. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Cast Iron Andiron, c. 1941

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Firemark, 1935/1942. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Firemark, 1935/1942. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Firemark, 1935/1942

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Rush Light Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Rush Light Holder, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Rush Light Holder, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Snow Catcher, c. 1938. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Snow Catcher, c. 1938. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Snow Catcher, c. 1938

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Hitching Post, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Hitching Post, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Hitching Post, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Andiron (one of pair), c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Andiron (one of pair), c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Andiron (one of pair), c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Weather Vane - Eagle, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Weather Vane - Eagle, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Weather Vane - Eagle, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Umbrella Stand, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Umbrella Stand, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Umbrella Stand, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Silver Salver, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Silver Salver, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Silver Salver, c. 1936

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Head (Top of Hitching Post), c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Head (Top of Hitching Post), c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Head (Top of Hitching Post), c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Lard Oil Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Lard Oil Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Lard Oil Lamp, 1935/1942

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Foot Scraper, 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Foot Scraper, 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Foot Scraper, 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Weather Vane Finial, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Weather Vane Finial, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Weather Vane Finial, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Trivet, c. 1938. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Trivet, c. 1938. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Trivet, c. 1938

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Pennsylvania Fat Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Pennsylvania Fat Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Pennsylvania Fat Lamp, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Eagle, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Eagle, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Eagle, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Stove Urn, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Stove Urn, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Stove Urn, c. 1939

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Andiron (one of pair), c. 1941. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Andiron (one of pair), c. 1941. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Andiron (one of pair), c. 1941

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Candlestick, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Candlestick, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Candlestick, c. 1936

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Silver Porringer, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Silver Porringer, c. 1936. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Silver Porringer, c. 1936

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Door Stop, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Door Stop, c. 1940. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Door Stop, c. 1940

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Stove Urn, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Stove Urn, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Stove Urn, c. 1939

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Pa. German Flat-iron Stand, 1935/1942. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Pa. German Flat-iron Stand, 1935/1942. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Pa. German Flat-iron Stand, 1935/1942

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Maple Sugar Mold, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Maple Sugar Mold, c. 1937. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Maple Sugar Mold, c. 1937

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Wall Anchor, c. 1941. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Wall Anchor, c. 1941. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Wall Anchor, c. 1941

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Newel Figure, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Newel Figure, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Newel Figure, c. 1939

Background imageMilton Grubstein Collection: Umbrella Stand, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein

Umbrella Stand, c. 1939. Creator: Milton Grubstein
Umbrella Stand, c. 1939



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Milton Grubstein was a quirky and eccentric individual who marched to the beat of his own drum. He had a passion for collecting vintage vinyl records and could often be found scouring flea markets and thrift stores in search of hidden gems. Despite his unkempt appearance and disheveled hair, Milton was a true music aficionado with an encyclopedic knowledge of obscure bands and artists. His love for all things retro extended beyond music, as he also had a penchant for vintage clothing and antique furniture. His apartment was like stepping back in time, filled with mid-century modern decor and kitschy knick-knacks that he had collected over the years. Milton's friends often joked that he was stuck in the past, but they admired his unique sense of style and unapologetic authenticity. He never cared about following trends or fitting in with the crowd – he simply lived life on his own terms. Despite being somewhat of a loner, Milton had a magnetic personality that drew people to him. He would regale anyone who would listen with stories from his adventures hunting for rare finds or share obscure trivia about his favorite musicians. In a world obsessed with fast-paced consumerism and instant gratification, Milton Grubstein stood out as a reminder to slow down, appreciate the beauty of the past, and march to the beat of your own drum.