Friday, November 16, 2007

Show and Tell Friday


Kelly has her show and tell today --go here to participate : http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/
These are little wooden toys: they are circus toys! I bought these at antique shops in Vt. when I was a young teen. As you can see the elastic inside of them has been worn out and the faces are worn. The head of the clown is off actually and the elephant is missing 2 legs. I can not remember the history of these (maybe if I googled it!)--The clothes on the ring leader are not original --they were made when I purchased him since he was naked! I think these were made in New England somewhere and that there was an entire circus made of wood---They are so cool---I just love them!!

20 comments:

  1. Those are so cute. That is nice that you still have them. That is something you can pass down your your precious grandaughter. I moved so much when I was a young adult that I have very little if any things from my childhood. I can think of 1 doll that my dad gave me and thats about it.
    ginger

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  2. I would LOVE these too! What a great, fabulous treasure in these. [who cares if a leg or two is missing or some elastic is old and no longer 'useful'....they're still priceless!!!]

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  3. Such treasures. Not only are they an antique but you had wonderful taste when you were young. Love them.

    Take care,
    Connie

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  4. These are wonderful!!! Very original to me.
    Susan

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  5. They are very cool! What a great find. Enjoy. Oh! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving...

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  6. Oh those look so loved. And I think your new header is fantastic. How cute!

    That is a funny story you told me about your light fixture. Out of site, out of mind so to speak. Made me laugh.

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  7. Ooo those are just too neat!! I would love those, and even with missing parts (and clothes!!) they are a treasure.

    Thanks for sharing them & stopping by my blog for Show & Tell. :)

    Have a great weekend!
    Dana

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  8. Absolutely lovely dolls!! I so wish I had kept more of my dolls!!

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  9. What great toys! I had a customer that ran a doll hospital and she did a lot of restringing toys like yours. Love them!

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  10. What very unique items! They are very interesting and cute.
    Thank you so much for all of your kind words today :)

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  11. oh I love this post !!! I am so into old vintage items.. I must have these !! Hee hee. Thank you for you lovely comment as well. hope to see you again soon!!!

    Mica

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  12. those are very interesting. I do believe this is the first I've seen anything like them. What a great treasure to have!

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  13. P.s My dolls and such can be found here on my artist blog !! Love for you to stop by, tell me what you think. there are links to everywhere I can be found under my picture there !!! Take care.

    Mica
    http://garboodles.typepad.com/

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  14. How unique! I've never seen anything like them!

    Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts

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  15. Those are adorable little toys! Very cute!
    Kelli

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  16. Thanks for stopping by today an visiting my show and tell. I wil definitely have to do another one showing what I do with these things when I bring them home. I think I'll do one when I put up my Christmas stuff next week.

    I have very little from my childhood, because we moved so much as a preacher's family. I wish I had more old stuff to share.

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  17. They are wonderful! I really like them. It is neat that you have had them for so long! I would be curious to know their history!

    :0) Sharon

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  18. wow, they're adorable.

    thanks for stopping by my place!
    come on back, anytime, but don't miss Thesaurus Thursday! come and exercise your brain and funny bone at the same time!

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  19. what a great keepsake...
    and I love your header picture... It looks like papaw is looking at the picture instead of where he is driving... love it!!!
    that picture is also something that is priceless...

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