Today’s treasure from the past is
simple and precious. This picture was given to my grandmother Minnie Pitts Powell, at
Christmas, by her mother Lula Wright Pitts when Minnie was 12 years old.
I’m unsure if my great grandmother Lula purchased the picture as one unit or if it was her idea to sandwich the paper picture of fruit between the metal frame and cardboard herself. The cardboard is roughly cut which makes me think that it might have been Lula’s creation for her youngest child Minnie
On the back of this (my) vintage picture, my grandmother recorded its history in her handwriting:
"A Christmas Gift from my mom when I was 12 years old."
This gift must have meant something to my grandmother. Not only did she keep it, she wrote a bit of its history on the back.
See photos of Minnie and Lula here.
7 comments:
Lovely still life. You should open up the backs of those pics and see if any bonds or money are stored there. I've heard stories of people buying a $1 picture at a yard sale for the frame and uncovering thousands of dollars.
lol never knew that about the above, open up the back! I may have to hit some yard sales haha Great pic too.
You have a treasure trove of priceless things. Love this!
That's good she wrote it down so everyone would know.
How very special. Now you can add your touch with a small note, then pass it on to someone in the family who will cherish it.
The value of these gifts cannot be underestimated. So precious.
Hi Teresa .. what a fantastic piece of delightful art - for you to have as a memory of your great grandmother and your grandmother, her daughter ...
What a Vintage Treasure .. huge value and so valuable to you as a family ..
Cheers - and I love it .. Hilary
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