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Happy Thursday. You know what today is..... Vintage Thingie Thursday hosted by Confessions of an Apron Queen. Be sure to check out all the goodies listed today on the Apron Queen's blog. It's great fun to take a peek at other people's treasures.This week, I have a vintage doll that belonged to my mom. She passed this doll on to me several years ago. I think she is so cute. I remember I used to enjoy looking at her when I was a child. My mom told me she was given the doll as a gift, because she had red pigtails just like my mom wore when she was little. And yes, my mom has red hair. She is indeed a vintage treasure.....the doll and my mom.
Here is a vintage Photo of my mom with a doll, just not the doll I am showing you today. She is the one on the right. Notice the hair, and the socks.....Yep, can you now see that this doll even looks like her?I have no idea who the other two in the photo are. I am guessing the one on the left is my Aunt Joyce, but what the heck happened to her hair? A home perm? I feel sorry for little guy hiding behind the teddy bear. I am quiet sure he was embarrassed as heck for standing in between two girls and their dolls....seriously, who would do that to a kid???
Hope you enjoyed a peek at my vintage doll and my mom as a child. I am hoping when one of my family members sees this photo, they will leave a comment and share the identity of the other two children. It would be nice to know! Have a great weekend.
***Be sure to check back in on Monday....The Bloggy Carnival Giveaway starts, and I have a giveaway that will last all week.
What a gorgeous doll and delightful story...I can see the resemblance between the doll & your mum, same hair...same socks, how cute!!
ReplyDeleteSHe is in such good shape, and I love her outfit!
ReplyDeleteHow do you display her and keep her clean? I have dolls I'd like to have out, but I'm not sure what to do.
The doll looks like new...she's lovely. Love the picture of your Mom as a girl-I remember wearing those socks and having very cold legs in winter :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure!
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There is a show in Orlando this weekend called Gals and their Dolls it's all about little girls and vintage dolls! I love the old pic of your mom and her doll. They just don't make things the way they used to.
ReplyDeleteThat doll is in such good shape! Love the red hair. The vintage black and white of your poem and the other 2 is priceless!!
ReplyDeleteThe doll is beautiful and I love the old photo of your mom. What great keepsakes!
ReplyDeleteJoyce says that's not her its Lawana Jean and her little brother James. Our uncle Luie's daughter and son
ReplyDeleteHow cute and how neat that you have a picture to go with it. Thanks for an idea for a weeks from now. I have my grandma's with a story.
ReplyDeleteThe doll really does resemble your mother! It's like one of those look-a-like dolls you can have made for a child now a days.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great doll and a great picture of your mom. They're both definitely vintage treasures :)
ReplyDeleteSweet doll and a sweet pic of your mum. The vintage dolls are quality - especially to what we see today!
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome doll and I just LOVE old b&w photos
ReplyDeleteI own 2 red heads myself so i am partial
Your mom was sooo cute! I love how the doll looks like her! What a treasure to have.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty doll. The old photo is wonderful, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip down memory lane! Love those!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little doll and so well-kept. Yes, she looks like your Mom! What a real treasure you have there!
ReplyDeleteMarie
Oh I just love her little puckered mouth!
ReplyDeleteHow charming she is.
So cute! Love old stuff like that
ReplyDeleteHi it's the welcome wagon again, just to keep things interesting, I'll be randomly revisiting ALL the blogs in SSS. You can call it butt kissing too, just in case you have me as your partner, I want to make sure I've made a good impression.
ReplyDeleteI am glad someone in our family still has a memory. They say the first thing to go is the mind, so guess mine is slipping away as I do not remember the doll at all.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful! I don't have my doll anymore but I wish I did.
ReplyDeleteOh she's so sweet and still looks really good. I love that your mom's doll looks like her :)
ReplyDeleteLove the doll and love the picture.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte
How cute is that! I love dolls--she's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis dolly is very cute, and looks like your mom to boot! I love your dogs! I miss my dachshunds, they were so sweet.....I have two chihuahuas now
ReplyDeletethis was my last doll and I loved her because she had red pigtails like I did---of course I loved dolls and usually got one every Christmas---I loved paper dolls as well and played with them all the time. Thanks for the post--take good care of the doll.
ReplyDeleteShe is a wonderful doll! Everything about her speaks sweetness and is charming. The fact that she has such a special family history and connection to you makes her all the more special. And the picture is priceless--I enjoyed it so much!
ReplyDelete(Your pups are just the cutest!)
Thanks so much for stopping by the cabin!
Blessings to You!
Claudia O.
The doll is so cute and looks brand
ReplyDeletenew.What a wonderful family treasures
the doll, your mom and the lovely photo too!