A 1909 postcard from a friend to Laura. Her friend asks if Laura is “clerking” so I assume this is reference to her job at The Dixie in Cordell.
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Postcard 61 – Think of Me
Laura’s friend, Bessie Reed, writing from Custer, Oklahoma, a town about 40 miles away from Dill.
Heirloom 16 – A spool box full of jokes
The joke’s on you if you really wanted or needed a spool of thread. This box hold three fake ice cubes, complete with creepy crawlers and one trick string that unravels 75 feet of string when any helpful person tries to pull a loose thread from your jacket. I’m not sure who this belonged to…Read more
Heirloom 14 – The Golden Hat Pin
I pulled this one out from Lula’s other pins due to the uniqueness of it and the “P” for Peratt. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much…Read more
Heirloom 13 – Assorted Hat Pins
A collection of random hat pins that belonged to Lula. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information about the item as I am able.
Heirloom 12 – Porcelain Flowered Compact with Mirror
Another beautiful makeup compact of Lula’s. There is no context as to why these were saved or treasured beyond their general physical beauty. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will…Read more
Heirloom 11 – Vintage Dorset Fifth Avenue Makeup Compact
A fancy makeup compact from the Dorset Fifth Avenue company. There is still fresh powder in the tray. This would have been Lula’s. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will…Read more
Heirloom 10 – Beautiful, Pristine Hat Pin Cushion
A very decorative and ornate hat pin cushion of Lula’s. The fabric appears to be new and in new condition. Very vibrant and pretty. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I…Read more
Heirloom 9 – A Baby’s Ring From Mother
A small, child-sized ring with an inscription reading “From Mother”. While we would certainly consider this to be a choking hazard these days, it was very commonplace for babies to wear or be given them as gifts. I would assume it was Lula’s ring from when she was born in 1873. Below are two different…Read more
Heirloom 8 – A Box Filled With Cuff Links and Tokens
This small box, which is maybe 1.5″ x 2.5″, is inscribed, “Austin’s old cuff buttons. I gave Garrett the best ones. “Mother””. The box contains mostly broken and mismatched cuff links and buttons. There were also two “Consumer’s Tax” tokens in there. I found this regarding these tokens: Sales tax tokens were made in great…Read more