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Across the Fence:  Old is this Child's Rocker?  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 11:59:54 AM
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I bought this last year at a garage sale, anyone have a guess as to how old it might be? I think its so cute, I keep it right here in my computer room.
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 12:35:51 PM
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| We had one like that when I was a little girl (late 70s, early 80s). But knowing my parents, it's very likely that it was made in the 50s. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2009 : 1:34:13 PM
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Late 40s to mid 50s
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 12:33:14 AM
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It looks similar to one I bought for my daughter in 1980. It was and still is kind of rough wood, not smooth, and has the nails like that. I tried and tried to smooth it out, and painted the arms and the slats on the back with her name and flowers and other nursery rhyme things...I will post a photo on my blog if you are interested in seeing it, and comparing.
Yours sure looks cute! And may be a bit older than the one I have. Now I promise to quit posting all the same things you post! :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Edited by - jpbluesky on Aug 01 2009 12:48:00 AM |
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Mother Hen
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Cindy
Peck
ID
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 2:35:57 PM
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Nancy, I have a rocker that would mirror yours. My ex had it when he was little and he was born in '61. Both of my children used it, and being the pack-rat that I am, I still have it. I'm hoping to pass it down to my grandchildren....way in the future.  I love teddy bears, so I have one that sits in ours.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
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gspringman
True Blue Farmgirl
387 Posts
Gail
Bonanza
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 2:41:06 PM
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Nancy, everyone is right on the money. I got mine, exactly like yours when I was three. I am now 54. I still have mine. It's the only thing I have from my childhood. Great find as always.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
Planting Zone 5
http://grammasladybug.blogspot.com/
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 5:44:18 PM
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Great find Nancy. I agree with Teresa. Looks like it's from the late 40's to mid 50's.
Laurie
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