Last week I went to meet a girl I went to school with for a cuppa ...
she knows of my penchant for old treasures ...
and arrived with these gorgeous gifts ...
that once belonged to a dear friend of hers, a former sewing teacher, who's just gone into care.
I was speechless ...
the leather clutch purse with the amazing clasp ...
measuring about 16x25 cms or 6"x10"...
perfect size to use now ...
on a special occasion ...
that a gentle rub with a leather finish will bring life to it again.
peeking inside made me gasp with delight.
This leather folder ideal to hold a passport and tickets ...
with a gorgeous burgundy shot taffeta lining ...
plus a 1941 & 1942 calender ...
as well as a huge assortment of buttons the like I've not seen before.
Wooden buttons labelled ... cherry, kauri ...
vintage buckles, mother of pearl, bone, silver, metal ...
Oh My ~ another example of how blessed I am!
17 Comments:
ohhh GASP!! what gorgeous goodies i can imagine your shock surprise at receiving them!
Oh my! What fun leather pieces your friend has given you. And those buttons- I'm always amazed when I see them still intact on their cards. How very sweet of her to add to your collection of treasures, Cherie. Thank you so much for dropping by for a visit from Suzanne's party. It is always so nice to meet someone new!
:-) Sue
Now I'm off to visit some more of your posts...
Lovely!
You just reminded me...DH has a leather passport folder from his father.
How fortunate you are to have a friend to give you this vintage treasure.
Those buttons are awesome! Lucky girl!
Aren't you glad you met your friend for a cuppa? Beautiful treasures!
What a wonderful surprise to find all of those treasures. Love old buttons.
Have a great weekend.
Sherry
Wow. That calendar is in amazing shape. And all the buttons too. It looks like you made out well.
OMG! What amazing and wonderful treasures!! I love them! And what a great friend!
I like the way it still has a 1942 calendar.
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What a lovely purse - and goodies! Happy VTT.
What a lovely and interesting gift!
what a fun and interesting gift!!! Love it!!! Have a great VTT!
Such a generous gift, I love that clasp. I just came into some unusual buttons myself - enjoy! Happy 4th.
GASP! 1942!!!! OMG I would be plotzing, I would!
What a lovely blog you have! I look forward to seeing more of your unique finds. Thanks for adding me to your roll - I will become a follower of you too! I'm loving being a part of the blog world!
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