Happy Vintage Black Friday! I’m a tad late getting this post up, but better late than never. I was trying to think of something black and remembered this:
This was my grandmother’s trunk. For years it sat in a storage room in her basement and eventually I asked her if I could have it. I’ve had it since I was in my early 20’s and it has gone everywhere with me. For many years, it served as a coffee table in my various apartments. Now it serves as storage and is situated under our old green farmhouse table.
Now, I don’t know if you can make any of this out, but here is what is written on the top:
It says, in Grandma’s distinctive writing, “Carrie Locke, Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario.” This is the trunk Grandma took to Nursing School in the early 1900’s. The writing is fading, which makes me sad…but I know what it says.
The handles are broken and it is very worn, but I love it. What a story it has!
Thanks for all the stories about your own favorite things (in the previous post.) I loved hearing them. Some of you mentioned the pillow. I bought two of them in San Diego last summer. I’m crazy about them. They were on a bench on the porch, but now I’ve brought them inside for the winter.
Please visit Jill at Gypsy Brocante to see everyone participating in VBF.
NicNacManiac says
Such a beloved treasure that will always remind you of a journey well spent!! This is so much more precious as it has personal history! Happy VBF !! Nerina :)
Debra @ Common Ground says
Hi Claudia, your trunk is a wonderful legacy from your grandmother. The patina is lovely, and I know that having it brings great comfort. Have a wonderful weekend!
Debra
Marsha (Sassy Mini Dolls) says
Boy this is a TREASURE chest for sure!! What a wonderful legacy from your grandmother this is!
Hugs,
Marsha
Bunny Rose Cottage says
WOW! What a wonderful piece to have! And it is beautiful too! I just love it!
Hugs,
Amy
Fairy Footprints says
Hello, I just wanted to stop by and wish you a wonderful Halloween.
Blessings,
Heidi
stefanie says
gosh, thats gorgeous!!! have a wonderful day
julie says
What great treasures. I love them..Happy VBF
Anne~fiona and twig says
How beautiful! And how lucky you are to have something this precious from your grandmother!
Anne
Lemondrop Marie says
I have a vintage trunk that is very similar! Mine was in bad shape so my mother painted it and lined it inside with a pretty fabric. They are so wonderful, and yours has a great history!
Suzy says
Amazing! You are lucky to have such a beautiful keepsake! Suzy
claudie says
Do you know I’m about 6 hours from Barrie, Ontario?
Yup I am.
Where did your grandma live? Do you have Canadian roots Miss Claudia? I believe you must.
Happy VBF, I’ve never done that one… yet.
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
Raining here too, I’m tired of it. Give me some sunshine soon.
Jillian says
Claudia, what a treasure! And a great piece of history for your geneology records!
Elyse says
hello my friend,
what a great piece to have!
happy halloween eve!
xo
elyse
Lisa says
I love it! I have one but I bought it. It has the letters GW on it. I do wonder about them sometimes.
Happy Halloween!
Hugs, Lisa
Dogwood says
Oh, I love your vintage black friday showing your beautiful old trunk. What fun that it was your grandmother’s trunk.
Have a fun weekend.
Heidi says
What a great trunk! Just like the one that I posted about a couple weeks ago! Trunks are sooo useful! Very cool that it came from your grandmother!
:)Heidi
Gypsy Fish says
What a beautiul trunk Claudia~ how special to still have it!
Happy VBF!
{{{gypsy hugs}}}
Beth
Gypsy Brocante says
How many of us have used a trunk for a coffee table! Lots I’m guessing! … but mine sure didn’t have the sentimental value like yours, lucky you!
Happy {belated} VBF!
xo
Jill
Jennifer Swan Hopkins says
Hello, HPS (I’m participating vicariously) and happy Halloween. My favorite holiday is today because it involves costumes and fantasy. And candy of course, but I’m not indulging in that this year. I am at the store, dressed up as a witch and looking very scary I’m sure.
Have a great day! xJ
Donna says
Claudia, I love that so many of your ancestor’s possessions have found places of honor at your cottage! How happy that must make them as they watch over you! (P.S. Regarding your commenton my ghost post – yes, it counts!! It’s happened to me, too!)… Donna