I am speechless that you could accomplish this particular collection of antique documents in a mere two years.
Didn't "Buster Brown" have almost a "bowl cut" for his straight(ish) hair??? His hair did a bit of a "flip-up" near lower-ear level but he...
"(Item has not been authenticated as to Wood Species, Artist, Date, or Origin)" I think the line quoted above (the last line in the...
:D x 5 ;)
I (finally) have two truly "antique" books to enter here as today's "finds." Orton's Lightning Calculator and Accountant's Assistant by Hoy D....
And for others who might want to see some examples of Thomas Day's work: The link below is to the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick...
Now that is one "fanciful" rendering of an insect. ;)
So that explains the "1886" over the middle upper window. Just curious but . . . is that usual or unusual for older houses in your area to have...
Seagoat, just curious but . . . is that a "keyhole" in the middle front toward the top of the drawer? If it is, would that be a "usual" feature...
Oh my goodness, what a serene place to live and enjoy the surroundings.
And now I know why. What a lovely house (and yard from what I can see). ;)
Have you considered painting/repainting your porch/house? ;) :rolleyes: :shame:
I can appreciate your feeling that you "received the honor" of helping your grandparents, and what an affectionate way you have worded having the...
Shangas, you have described your father's reaction to the photo so well that I can "almost" hear him encouraging you to get the photographing of...
Oh my goodness, Shangas, what a wonderful photo to have as part of your family history. Thank you so much for posting it. I was drawn to the...
Now that is a "fanciful" piece. ;) I really like it. :happy:
KingofThings, I was asking about a "slot"/hole to PUT money (bills or coins) IN. ;)
Probably a totally extraneous (nonsensical) question but I am curious . . . where is the "coin/paper money" slot located on each?
Your "find" is beautiful. ;)
Perhaps a "zither"?
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