Mother in law passed away.
10 years ago
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Comments (13)I have my great-grandmother's autograph book. She was born in 1865, so the handwriting in it is so beautiful. I love reading the messages. It's the only thing I have other than the quilt she made before her marriage at age 14. Even though they were your MIL's keepsakes, it sounds like your DH is not ready to let them go. Her keepsakes are still attached to him. Really, they won't take up much room. I would box them up and label well. I'll bet you have magazines around the house which take up more space than this box. You may find someday that your own children might be interested in a teenaged grandmother. Do you have any pictures of her during this time period where you could maybe make a couple of scrapbook pages with the autographs as a background? Or DH may be ready to let it go in a few years. It isn't like it's a huge piece of furniture that interfers with your ability to live in your home. I vote top of a closet. Gloria...See MoreCleaning out a hoard
Comments (5)The craft store - That's a great idea! Yeah...they are similar, but not made with safety pins. The beds are wired together. There are literally hundreds of them - all different kinds and colors. It seems such a shame to just toss them. I thought about calling some nursing homes and asking them if they want the baskets. I thought about making them up with candy or little personal items and giving them to the residents....See MoreModernage sewing machine
Comments (1)I have recommended this site to others with vintage machines: You have to sign up it is free, they have members with a vast knowledge of vintage machines. http://needlebar.org/...See More1940's dolls
Comments (3)The 2 on the left are "Storybook Dolls"...perhaps the others are too, without their clothes. They were made of porcelain in the very early 1940's and later of some other product. As for caring for them....keep them dust free, be careful not to break their little fingers....and don't let anyone comb their hair! ;-) Do they have little black shoes painted on their feet? Each one had a name....either from a story book or another venue...history or just generic. I had a bride and a "Miss May"....and Miss August.....and a Little Bo Peep.... Very collectable....google it....See More- 10 years ago
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