I just love this day! Look what I have to show this week…
My mother-in-law passed about 4 years ago at the age of 85 and this was her porcelain doll. Whenever we would go visit, my three girls would ask to they could see Grammy’s Doll, of course she would let them. I was the mean one who said they could not play with it, what if something happened!! Just before she passed she gave the doll to my youngest daughter (7 at the time) and told her it was hers and she should play with it! She would take her out and just look carefully at her and then put her right back where Grammy always kept her. She knew how special she was too!
Outfit she came with....
These little Bride and Groom were in the box also. I wonder if they were from her Wedding Cake, knowing how well my mother-in-law took care of things, I would like to think they were. We love and miss you Grammy, PS you too Grampy!!
Oh my, what an adorable doll. How special for your daughter. I love the bride and groom. They are really cute and I have never seen any like them. I know how you feel about wanting to know where things came from, and not getting the chance to ask. Very neat VTT post.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific vintage baby doll! Very lifelike. And what a terrific memory of your grandmother.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I meant to say your kids grandmother.
ReplyDeleteAw I love all 3. Isn't vintage the best. It is so good to teach kids the importance of it too. And let them appreciate things with care. I have a tshirt that says "vintage girl" on it and my kids hate when I go out wearing it. They say "mom, its like hanging a sign around your neck saying I"M OLD". Oh well.
ReplyDeletehow precious...grammy knew that dolls are supposed to be played with and loved...how special for your daughter! i seriously have tears in my eyes...=)...so glad you found my blog and i found yours, too...you are added to my favorites!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little post! I have a doll very close to it that my grandmother gave me right before she got ill! I will always and forever cherish it! Thanks for sharring Jane! Have a lovely day
Brooke
Oh my goodness! Is this a By-lo Baby? she is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful doll. What a special woman she was to tell your daughter to play with it and what a special child your daughter is to realize at her age the preciousness of the gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely treasures and wonderful memories associated with them :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Bride & Groom!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun memory for me to read about on a Friday. Love you mom!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing for your youngest daughter to have!! How very special!! Cathy
ReplyDeleteThat doll is wonderful and in such great condition! I love the bride and groom! When my neighbor man passed I got most of his things and a bride and groom set was among the goodies! When his son got married I mailed the set to him and they actually used it on their cake! I am so glad I was able to do that for them! They were both so appreciative!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, how wonderful to have that special doll and little people figuers. I think your doll is a Bye-Lo Baby, or at least it looks like one. I've only seen pictures and reproductions.
ReplyDeleteI do love everything old *VBS* Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Finn
Hello, I love grammy's doll, very precious.Also the kewpie Bride and Groom.Regards Lyn
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