June 7
What I Know Now – Part 1
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Back in January, I started collecting photos and information on items for my “heirloom album.” Unfortunately, I haven’t done any work on it since then! So, I’m back on the job. Here’s what I’m doing…I’ll pick three items; the first week, I’ll tell you what I know and the next week, I’ll tell you what I find out. I’ll do this “back and forth” during June and July. This week’s heirlooms are:
McCoy Vase
This vase was my mom’s. She had a curio cabinet for special things, and I think this was in the curio cabinet. It is a piece of McCoy Pottery from the Blossom Time line. Blossom Time was first produced in 1947. Pieces were produced in matte white and matte yellow and featured a handpainted pastel pink flower. There are some rare pieces that had blue, white, or yellow flowers.
President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy Pitcher
I remember this as one of my mom’s knick knacks. I think it used to be in my parents’ bedroom. Originally, this item was sold in gift and souvenir shops between January 20, 1961 and late November 1963.
Green Plate
This plate belonged to my parents. I believe they received it early in their marriage.
Next week, I’ll tell you what additional information IÂ find out about these items.
Daily Inspiration
Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.
Victor Kiam
Procrastination? I’ll just have a drink and a few treats and then I’ll give that some thought….. Deccy x
What beautiful treasures! I hope you find out some interesting things about them. It’s like a miniature History’s Mysteries with heirlooms! 🙂
Where do you have these items displayed? Very nice. My Grandmother used to have a picture of JFK hanging in her home. Do people still display photos of the President in their homes?
You have some nice pieces, I really like the green plate.
Lynne x
My mom got rid of her china cabinet this past year and now I have it and I have treasures from their marriage and some of my grandmothers in the cabinet and I just love know the history about the items and hope to pass it down to my child one day.
Oh, what nifty things! I think the green plate is my favorite. I can’t wait to find out what YOU find out abouts them!
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
Lovely items to keep memories alive. I have several niknaks that were my mum’s.
Thank you for your words about Charlotte. It means a lot
Nola and family
I love the green plate. It looks like a trillium. 🙂
Lovely! I see an episode of Antique Roadshow coming up.
The green plate is my favourite too!
Wonderful treasures! And what a wonderful tribute to your mother.
Nellie’s Mom