I love old books, especially children's stories.....
I was asked by a neighbor to help with a yard sale, little did I know that I would be embarking on an amazing treasure hunt....
I don't think I have ever seen such an amazing collection of books, old and new on almost any and every
subject
I just wanted to sit and ponder through the pages, but I was supposed to be helping with a yard sale...
Well at the end of the day I still was amazed to find a few hidden treasures...
One of my most favorites these antique French story books...
Of course I can't read the print, the pictures say if all....
Only two families have ever lived in this home over the last 100 years....
Many treasures and memento of their lives were left to tell an amazing story. I will have to share that
in the next post...The lady who last lived there was named Mary, she was a kindred spirit, a lover of dolls
These darling little one were kept in their original box, I don't think they were ever played with...
Many people rummaged through the house trying to find a treasure to make of their own
This I found in a pile discarded unstrung in pieces. Isn't she sweet? Her tag says she's a
storybook Muffie. I put her back together...
This dolly is know as "Mein Liebling", I recognized her as soon as I saw her...She was
unwanted too. I guess know one knew how to restring her and put her back together.
Her name means "My Darling" in Germany.....
As the day flew by I managed to pick up a few little trinkets...
An 1800's autograph album and a collection of poems written by one of families daughters
A wonderful German silver purse and many pieces of beautiful antique silk fabrics...
Old post cards...
And religious cards...
There is always many feeling, mixed with sadness when someones life is left....I do believe they
would be happy to know that they have found a new home with someone who considered them truly
treasured
A few more dolls I found in a garbage pile.....
Yes, can you believe I found these in a heap of trash at the end of the day? I dug until I found all their missing arms and legs, one's head is shattered....
The arms are missing from both these Japan babies....
The vibrant colors of these poppies hand carved into a rack and box are truly works of art and this
awesome velvet hat was found in a trunk of old clothing that I'll have to share in another post....
I have to say that this was one of the most amazing treasure hunts of my life! Who would know it would just be down the street?
I have been getting ready for autumn in our little shop and cleaning at home, so back to work and enjoy your week Pinkie
What a cache of treasures you found! Mesh purses are very hard to come by. I went to two estate sales on Sunday. One had pretty green Depression glass drinking glasses. They were the seller's grandma's. The glasses go beautifully with the green Depression glass plates I inherited from my Nana!
Posted by: georgie | September 22, 2009 at 06:38 PM
Oh my gosh! I am sooooooooooo very happy for you...what beautiful treasures....sales like that make it so fun, like being in someone's attic.
Posted by: Gail | September 22, 2009 at 07:21 PM
So many treasures but I really love that first childrens book - Riley Child Rhymes as my little grandson is named Riley!!
So many treasures in this post
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | September 23, 2009 at 05:04 AM
We are so glad those treasures went home with you...they are lucky to have found a new home!! Thank you for visiting and we hope you'll play Junkin' Monday with us next week!
Posted by: marcela & clara | September 23, 2009 at 07:09 AM
truly amazing the treasures you found pinkie!!! nobody...and i do mean nobody puts on a yard sale like that here...just as well, as i would most likely keel over from a heart attack if they did...you came home with some wonderful goodies...i love each and every thing!!!
Posted by: Lori | September 23, 2009 at 09:05 AM
What a blessing to have found such wonderful treasures! I am thrilled for you!
Posted by: Myrna | September 23, 2009 at 11:36 AM
Fabulous finds! What a wonderful way to spend a day! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | September 23, 2009 at 03:40 PM
What a wonderful time you have had, an absolute dream to rummage through others treasures. Love the items you brought home with you!
Alicia
Posted by: Alicia | October 09, 2009 at 01:49 AM
Once again Pinkie you have scored.
I love the Night Before Christmas book. As a child I received one for Christmas from my great-grandmother.
I have collected copies of it with different artists beautiful paintings for years... but never finding the ever elusive one from my childhood.
xo Susan
Posted by: Miss Maddie's | October 14, 2009 at 07:35 AM