I’ve been looking at old family photos again:
This is my Great Grandmother, my mother and her older brother. I don’t know how old my mother was at the time, but this was probably taken in about 1917/18.
I know very little about my Great Grandmother – her name was Elizabeth, she was born in 1855 in Wales. When she was 12 she made this sampler:
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Wow, I wonder how many twelve-year olds would have the patience to make something like that anymore?
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An amazing piece of work for a young child. Love the old photos.
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This is a beautiful family photo. To cherish forever. And what an work!!
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Wonderful photos! It’s so neat to have all those family heirlooms. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Aren’t you thrilled that they took this picture together? What a treasure. Here’s My Saturday Snapshot
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Such a pristine photo for being so old!
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Wonderful photos! The first picture looks like one I have of my mother…it was probably taken during the same time period. She had a big bow in her hair, too.
Thanks for sharing! And what an intricate sampler.
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What an incredible picture! Family photos from a bygone era are fantastic to research. I love genealogy and ancestry.com is a regular site I visit.
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Margaret – What a wonderful ‘photo! Such a lovely look into your family history. The sampler’s beautiful, too. You’re fortunate to have those family treasures.
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Your mother looks like a little doll. Great pictures!
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Old family photos are so nice to look at especially since they didn’t take anywhere near as many as we do now, so each one holds more significance.
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I am always struck by the seriousness of these old photos. No smiling and always a firm pose. Such a wonderful glimpse back in time.
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What a fabulous photo, Margaret!! Your mother looks like a little doll. Precious expression. How marvelous that you have the photo and the sampler. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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That’s a neat picture — your mother was a cutie. Love the sampler, too!
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That is a great old photo, they were cute kids.
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What wonderful pictures! It’s so nice to have those kind of memories to hold on to.
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Kay said what I was thinking – that your mother looks like a perfect little doll! I love how wide-eyed she was.
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How precious to have that sampler. You are very fortunate that it has been well kept. Your mother’s face is so sweet.
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Wonderful photo and I love the sampler. How lucky you are to have that!
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It’s amazing how girls could do such intricate needlework back in the day. My mom taught me embroidery when I was young….but I don’t know that I could do much with it now. (And wasn’t as good as your great-grandmother when I did do it.)
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I love that sampler! There were many needlewomen in past generations of my family, and I’m lucky to own several things that they made.
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I love old family photos- such a snapshot into another time and world. And how fantastic to have your great grandmother’s sampler.
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The photograph is lovely. Your mother was so cute, and she obviously got her beauty from your great-grandmother. I like the way your uncle is standing – typical boy. I enjoy seeing samplers the young girls always made to prove their ability at embroidery. Wish my family had saved some.
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This family photo is wonderful! Your mother is adorable…so little, petite and elegant. SHe and your uncle are dressed exquisitely. I love their outfits. I wonder if your uncle couldn’t wait to put on something more comfortable that he could play in?! It’s so sweet how both children are leaning on your great grandmother, too.
The sampler is so pretty and well-done. It’s also in terrific shape. It’s pretty amazing that the thread colors haven’t faded at all. I would probably frame it and hang on the wall…to show it off as well as to save it.
Thank you for sharing these photos. They’re wonderful memories of the past and connections to your families history.
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I love old photos and this one is lovely.
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What a lovely sampler–how cool that you have it and a photo of the woman who made it! That is truly a lovely family heirloom!
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Lovely photo 🙂
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