Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Victorian children in white and First love


 

     It is Faded Charms White Wednesday again and it is one of my favorite parties of the week since most of my house is done in white. Be sure and stop over at Colorado Lady for Vintage Thingie Thursday also.

     I think I have mentioned before how much I love old prints and the two with the children in white are two of my favorites. The little boy sitting on the edge of the water fishing and the little girl in her prim white bonnet and frilly dress. I purchased these at two at different times. Their frames are very similar and I love the chippiness of the frames. Both have wood backs which I have never removed but would love to take a peak inside hoping that it would give me some idea of the era of the prints.

     The last picture is of my sister, a friend named Skeeter and myself. He was our first love. This was taken in the summer in about 1955. Skeeter visited his grandparents every summer and we were his grandparents closest neighbors so if he wanted to play, he was stuck with my sister and myself. Would love to know where he is now. His Grandparents moved in the late 1950's and we never heard from them again.
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15 comments:

  1. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeApril 13, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Very precious pic and memory..

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  2. RebeccaApril 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    That last pic is truly a treasure. The expressions are wonderful. Maybe you could find your old friend on facebook!

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  3. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I love vintage photos especially ones with people we love in them ;)
    Facebook is a GREAT place to find lost friends. Give it a shot and happy White Wednesday! Thanks for visiting my blog today :)
    Roselle

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  4. KathyApril 14, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I love those vintage paintings too! They're quite special - especially love your photo called 'first love'. Wonderful!
    Hope you have a wonderful day,
    Kathy

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  5. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I love old prints too. What a great photo of you and your friend. I love remembering the days of childhood. Things seemed so much simpler then.

    Karen

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  6. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures. Your childhood picture is the best. How cute!

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  7. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    I met a Skeeter in 1976 in Illinois. He was graduating training camp at Great Lakes naval. Always sticks with me because I had him repeat his name several times. Up here we don't name kids Skeeter, although I think I once knew a Bug.

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  8. ChristieApril 14, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    These old pictures are just darling...love all prints too...am always on the hunt for one that speaks to my heart :)
    Happy VTT!
    Big hugs,
    Queenie

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  9. LizlovesVintageApril 14, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my Blog. It's so great to meet new Friends.
    xxx Liz

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  10. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Thanks for sharing your photo and your sweet story!

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  11. Nellie's Cozy PlaceApril 14, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Skeeter was a cutie, no wonder, he was you and yours sisters first love. That is too bad you were not able to stay in touch. It is a sweet story and an adorable picture.
    Loved the other ones as well, the lil girl in all that white is so pretty, and the lil boy fishing is so sweet too.
    blessings, Nellie

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  12. RettabugApril 15, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Sherry, these are great pictures!
    Have you tried to find Skeeter on Facebook? If you know his last name, I bet you could locate him. I hope you do...that is a sweet photo & it conjures up memories of the 50's for me, too. I think I had one of those dresses!!

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  13. SherrieApril 17, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Love the Victorian prints! You girls and skeeter, how adorable!

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  14. ashleyApril 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Very pretty!

    Also, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

    http://evelynkate.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Sherry,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. That song had the same effect on me. It's funny how the Lord can touch our spirit and make us see things completely different. I am so thankful to have met you. When the world gets harsh, it is a lovely safe haven here in this land of Blog. So many believers and so much comfort here.
    Karen

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