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Jo and Pat

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Photo and business cards found in a photo album purchased at an estate sale.

Discarded Memories #5

CONTENTS OF GREEN BOX:

1 wooden doll
1 shell necklace
1 1935 token
Misc. ephemera
1 bamboo ink brush
1 cord
1 broken silver chain
1 broken gold pin

That's the end of the green box contents. I am currently visiting my brother in Crown Point, Indiana and traveling through various nearby towns looking for junk. I have found some great things so far. Mainly awesome photos, but some neat objects and art deco items. I'll be posting on Flickr when I can since I have my camera and will probably not post here until next week.  I hope everyone has a safe Fourth of July!  

Discarded Memories #4

CONTENTS OF GREEN BOX:

4 Japanese dolls

Discarded Memories #3

CONTENTS OF GREEN BOX:

1 calling card
1 cdv of a lady
1 handkerchief with fringe
1 broken celluloid fan
1 gold compact
1 glass bead necklace
1 chocker with engraved silver initials
1 cuff bracelet

Discarded Memories #2

CONTENTS OF GREEN BOX:

1 black knitted bonnet
1 tintype of older lady identified as "Grandma"
1 church bulletin
1 knitted cross
Loose beads from a broken necklace

Discarded Memories

Over a year ago at an estate sale that was held at a mansion, the family threw away a bunch of things. Based on what was inside the house, John had a hunch that there were good items that were probably thrown away. He went with a friend to their curb and took the black plastic trash bags that were ready to be sent to the dump. Sure enough, the bags were filled with great objects, including this green cardboard box which was filled with interesting old things.  Some of the items are worn, faded, broken, chipped, etc., but many are perfectly fine.  At some estate sales, especially when held by the family and not a company, they just want to get rid of things and are not concerned with monetary value.  I'm sure there are many of you junkers out there who have found some great things in the FREE box at sales.  

I will post photos this week of the entire contents of this green box.  If you like found treasures, be sure to check out Barbara Levine's new project which chronicles her encounters with found materials and people's personal collections and archives.

CONTENTS OF GREEN BOX:

1 pair of baby shoes
3 bonnets
2 pieces of a broken celluloid rattle
1 knitted baby scarf