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Own a small, slightly weathered piece of history!
Up for sale is a genuine shingle from the childhood home of John Wayne, located in Winterset, Iowa, the birthplace and boyhood home of The Duke himself.
And yes, I have the provenance to prove at least one important detail: the original wrapping still clearly shows that I paid 50¢ for this shingle.Of course, that was back in the late 1980s. Still, do I feel shame listing it for $99? A little. But, then, you didn't have to drive to Winterset, Iowa and store it for 40 years.
So technically, you're getting a 50-cent shingle for $99—but you're also getting four decades of storage, transportation, historical enthusiasm, and inconvenience absolutely free!
And how often can you get genuine Hollywood-adjacent memorabilia for under $100?
Not a photo of John Wayne.
Not something inspired by John Wayne.
Not a certificate saying someone once thought about John Wayne.
An actual shingle from the home where John Wayne grew up.
Put it on your shelf, display it in your office, frame it, use it as the world's most historically significant coaster—or simply enjoy watching your friends' jaws drop when you tell them:“This came from John Wayne's childhood home.”That's a pretty good conversation starter for $99.
Condition: Vintage architectural material. It has lived a life. Please examine photos carefully for exact condition.
Shipping: Carefully packaged, because I've already had my 40 years of fun with it.
