I started collecting antique keys when I was a little girl. The key rack you see below was made for me by my Daddy. He has been gone for 31 years, so you know I have had this a long time!
I found this key with other souvenirs (mostly ephemera) from my mother-in-law's cruise to Hawaii in 1936. Don't know why she still had her cabin key!
A few assorted others:
But the one below - this one is my absolute pride and joy. I found this myself when I was quite young in Point Arena, California. I remember discovering it inside of an old trunk. The details are a bit fuzzy in my brain's memory , but it was either on board an old boat or inside of an old dockside house in disrepair. I have always treasured it.
I have more keys, but since my stuff is in three different locations, I sometimes have trouble laying my hands on things when I want them!
I found this key with other souvenirs (mostly ephemera) from my mother-in-law's cruise to Hawaii in 1936. Don't know why she still had her cabin key!
A few assorted others:
But the one below - this one is my absolute pride and joy. I found this myself when I was quite young in Point Arena, California. I remember discovering it inside of an old trunk. The details are a bit fuzzy in my brain's memory , but it was either on board an old boat or inside of an old dockside house in disrepair. I have always treasured it.
I have more keys, but since my stuff is in three different locations, I sometimes have trouble laying my hands on things when I want them!
You have a great key collection. That's what I love about you - you collect Everything! I was behind a lady at Hobby Lobby yesterday who was buying 'old' looking keys on a ring, but they don't have the stories to tell like yours do.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday! Twyla
I've always enjoyed your keys. When I think of Point Arena I get nostalgic for the coast again. I am missing it. I am ready to go to Anchor Bay, Westpoint, Cleone, Schooner Gulch and Caspar and points near and beyond. Love T
ReplyDeleteHow fun!! The holder that your dad made is totally wonderful. Such great stories, too, to go with your collection. You ARE lucky!!! You always have the coolest things!
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Road trip! Road trip! I know what you mean - I love it over there, too -so much. And all of our memories from camping when we were kids and all. I just wish I had unlimited so funds so we could just pick up and go if we wanted!
ReplyDeleteIf I could just pick up and go like that I would probably be living there! As much as I like it here. I love it over there. I try to watch Murder She Wrote (the old days) as much as I can to see Mendocino. Love T
ReplyDeleteI love keys! There is something so magical about them!!!! I want to give you a personal invitation to Screaming Meme's Faux School~ I'm teaching a continual class on different faux techniques! So, get to class ...your late! :)
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