Aug 15 2010

Heirlooms

My New Teapot

I recently acquired this teapot and I’ve been giddy now for days about it.  This belonged to my great-grandmother and it was given to her in 1921.  It was the first wedding gift she received and it was something she cherished her whole life.   It is visible in many family photos that were taken over the years like this one:

Family

Having something that meant so much to my great-grandmother is priceless.  Each time I see it sitting on my shelf I think of her and wonder what her life was like.  I wish I could have known her better.  She passed away when I was 9 years old, and unfortunately, I don’t remember much about her.   I look forward to discovering more about her through my research.

What heirlooms do you have that you treasure?