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In the absence of a photocopier and scotch tape, old documents were repaired.
Sometimes within an inch of their lives.
This one is held together with old labels.
Other repairs were made with sealing wax, paste and paper, and even scraps of silk.
... and I am resisting steaming those labels off for repurposing!
More from the Duvernay archives ...
Many papers relating to the family pharmacy.
Oodles of fiscal stamps on small scraps of paper with notations.
Lovely ledger pages in spiderweb-fine script.
In the latest box of papers, a little envelope stuffed with cartes de visite.
More from this family archive tomorrow ...
xoxo
'Tis a good day when new teeth arrive in the mail!
These are vulcanite and porcelain, predating the pale pink acrylic models of the mid-1900s.
Vulcanite was a very dark reddish-brown. A more aesthetically pleasing smile was achieved by fusing a layer of pink porcelain to the vulcanite mould.
This 'set' is actually two uppers ... a fact that is inconsequential given their latest role in the Brocante Sideshow that is the guest room.
Sweet dreams!
xoxo
We are experiencing technical difficulties.
We hope to resume normal service (and posture) soon.
xoxo
Antique French button boxes.
Most certainly on my list.
Preferably complete with contents.
Pour Pantalons, all the better.
xoxo
There is still a long wait ahead.
So I am occupying myself with lists.
So far, yours includes books, lace, postcards, shell purses, souvenir pincushions, and monogrammed torchons.
Is that it? Really?
Louis is tired of cake.
And Marie's ridiculous obsession with shoes.
Louis prefers the brocante.
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xoxo
I bought a new paint box.
You will not be surprised, I'm sure, that my new paint box is an old paint box.
British.
The paints are not superb quality.
Nor am I a superb painter (rank amateur, if you must know).
But the box is battered just so, and the pans are ceramic.
And these three little tubes were tucked inside, a scant 2-inches each, with the Reeves' mascot on the caps.
And while I will never be a painter, I plan to enjoy my new/old paints thoroughly.
To dab them here and there.
To use them to embellish my lettering and enhance my general existence.
xoxo
