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Across the Fence:  Stories Told by Antiques  |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 07:33:46 AM
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While going through Wilma's stuff yesterday taking photos, I came across this. I looked at Wilma and went "what is this?" She told me it was a foot warmer. I went "well they must have little feet to stick in that hole!"
The story behind it is that way back before cars and the popular mode of transport was a wagon, the travelers would put hot coals in the box. Then they would wrap it up in a blanket and then place their feet on top or beside it to keep them warm.
I love learning a little piece of American history with the things of the past. Do you have an object that has an interesting story behind it? Show and tell...
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow...
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
885 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 08:24:22 AM
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I have a childs potty chair complete with chamber pot from the early 1800s. I love that darn thing, just think of the little ones that used it. I have never seen another one but there must have been plenty of them at one time.
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 08:44:25 AM
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I have a carving that is a small book--looks like small bible to me. It's definitely a book, a slight bit larger than a restaurant matchbook. It was handcarved by a civil war soldier named Angus Cleary, who was a friend of my Great Aunt's family in Gallipolis, Ohio. He was wounded in the battle of Stones River (later I found while doing research, a pretty gruesome leg wound--it had been blown "sideways" so as to make and "L" at the knee), and while he lay waiting for medics, propped up against a tree he carved this little book to keep his mind off his injury. It has his initials "A.C, Ohio Volunteers" and "Stones River" crudely carved.
I found out a great deal about him from a gentleman who researches Ohio volunteer regiments. Apparently, he was a journalist and contributor from the battlefield to the Gallopolis Journa. He had also been tried for treason, because while in the hospital recovering from his wound (and eventual amputation), they thought him AWOL.
Anyway, it's a fascinating treasure for our family...my husband and I argue over whether it is a bible or just a book. I say, the civil war would make anyone carve a bible from a tree trunk!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 09:14:05 AM
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Agreed, Miss Wilma. I've been having some dreams lately and I think I'm going to reread the book of Daniel. He sure had some interesting insight in dreams!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 11:28:11 AM
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When I was first married, hubby and I bought a bookcase, a stacking kind with glass window doors. IT is made of pine and a little oak. It came all apart on purpose, because it can be reassembled. I found a sticker on the bottom. Come to find out, it is a Larkin bookcase. I just saw one smaller than mine on EBAY for 475.00. Anyway, the Larkin company would make furniture for free give-a-ways that other companies used for promotions, like General Mills. Can you imagine that now? The Larkin company also made those oak pieces that are half curio cabinet and half secretary with a mirror. All were around the turn of the last century. More than the antiques I own, I love the stories I have learned about them.
I have my grandmother's toaster. It is electric, with a fabric cord. And it is ornately carved on the little spring loaded doors that came down to insert the bread. It is so artistic and beautiful! And it only made toast, but folks then used beauty in everything they made.
Anyway, love the footwarmer - pretty rare find.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 6:37:49 PM
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I had wondered what that box with perforated sides was and meant to ask. Thanks for the explanation. Makes perfect sense.
Wonderful stories on antiques, ladies, love to read or hear them. I have just a few things handed down in my family and treasure each and every one. Quilts, my grandmothers gold lovers knot ring from about 1900, a carved wood door chime my stepdads grandfather made 100 years ago, a 100 year old doll, given to me about 57 years ago. Thankfully, my kids share my love of family heirlooms.
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 7:39:18 PM
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Jonni - that is a really neat story behind the Bible/book!!!
Jeannie - you take a photo of that toaster. That would be really neat to see!
Wilma - you need to tell them about the chicken rock!!
I'll try to post up another photo for a "story behind the antique." Watch out Antiques Roadshow! haha
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow...
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