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V i c k y & E d d i e, Long Sutton (2026)

01/06/2020

To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, ⁣
Thou canst not then be false to any man.⁣
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Agnes Warrick⁣
Roman Bank⁣
Long Sutton⁣
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This well known quote is from William Shakespeare's Hamlet (written between 1598-1601 & first performed in 1609). It's part of a speech spoken by Polonius who is giving his son, Laertes, advice on how to behave while at university.⁣
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I feel like this message is so important during these days of information overload & social media influence. Oftentimes, I feel we are being bombarded with opinions & misinformation that seek to direct us to think, feel, speak & act in ways that may not be true to who we actually are. ⁣
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For me, it is about being my authentic self & trusting my gut to guide me in my efforts to be honest about who I am & my beliefs. ⁣
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During these uncertain & volatile times, I hope that you're able to look inwardly & quiet the outside world & the unsettling noises it can bring. Trust that, although it seems any question you have can be easily answered with a simple Google search, our instincts & intuition can be just as strong & instrumental in guiding us.⁣
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Speaking of Google searches, mine led me to edgoose.one-name.net which had some interesting information about the contributor of this famous quote in my Edwardian album, Agnes Warrick.⁣
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Agnes Emma Warrick (1891-1967) was born on 16 April 1891 in Long Sutton. She was one of 14 children & according to the 1911 census of the Plough Inn, Roman Bank, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, at age 19, she was single & documented as a draper's assistant.⁣
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She was married in 1916 to master baker & confectioner, Stanton A. Horry (1890-1957) & died at the age of 76 in 1967. ⁣
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It's always neat to find any bit of info on those who wrote in my albums. Knowing that even if the words are quoted from another, they meant something to the writer, who was compelled to share them to be read & cherished by the album's owner or whoever might come across them. ⁣
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I hope that by sharing these beautifully written words with you through my post, you find meaning & something to meditate on. @ Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, United Kindom

11/05/2020

Happy Mother's Day!! 💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕⁣⁣⁣
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Here are some clean closeups of the whimsical ink illustration from my previous post. It is titled "The Morning Ride" signed E. Fisher. ⁣
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Unfortunately, there is no date, but it is found in my Edwardian/Post Edwardian album containing entries from 1904-1916.⁣⁣⁣
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I can't get over how sweet this album entry is and how it reflects the early 19th century so well! The mother and baby elephants are so expressive and well illustrated!⁣⁣⁣
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I love the way the artist used ink like watercolor to convey the volume and textures in the piece. Fisher was such a talented artist!⁣⁣⁣
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I hope you enjoy this illustration as much I do.⁣⁣⁣
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Happy Mother's Day again and I hope you are all safe, happy and healthy!💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕

11/05/2020

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mom's out there!!⁣
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I haven't posted in quite some time, but I couldn't let this day go by without recognizing the amazing women who do their best to raise decent human beings. I once heard motherhood described as the most challenging, yet rewarding job ever & I couldn't agree more!⁣
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Displayed in my post are some items from my collection that I thought were quite fitting for the day. ⁣
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There is an engraving called "Naughty Baby" found in my 1887 Godey's Lady's Book by Arthur I. Rice of Philadelphia. ⁣
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I have always adored the image because it depicts such an intimate scene of a mother and her infant. I believe either she is just starting or done nursing her child because of the unbuttoned state of her bodice. I can so relate to how she is distracting/entertaining/soothing her child with the keys in the image, which the child appears completely enthralled with. ⁣
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Also shown is a whimsical ink illustration titled "The Morning Ride" signed E. Fisher from my Edwardian/Post Edwardian album containing entries from 1904-1916.⁣
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How adorable is this drawing?...SO ADORABLE!! It's funny how, although it is obviously an image from the imagination of the artist, it conveys the time period so well! From the parasol, to the mother & baby elephant's attire and most certainly the stroller/pram, there is definitely an early 19th century feel to the piece.⁣
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In addition, included are some loose pages of photos from my Edwardian photo album. The family name on the album is Allen and there are so many great images of Mother Allen with her children. Even some with a baby in a pram similar to the one the baby elephant was riding in. ⁣
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If you look at one of my earliest posts (from September 22nd), you'll find some more pics from this special family album including an envelope with a surprise. No doubt one of the more interesting pieces of my collection!⁣
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Thanks for your patience on my posts. Crazy times! I hope you're all doing well and Happy Mother's Day again to those celebrating today!💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕

09/04/2020

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"May she to whom this book belongs⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Light trials meet, if any;⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Her gloomy hours may they be few,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Her happy moments many."⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Doris Mortimer⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
November 22nd 1904⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Here is a lovely pencil written message in one of my Edwardian autograph albums. This was from one of my first posts and I was compelled to reshare it. Please swipe to see a closeup of the watercolor illustration and text. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I love this page because it is a perfect example of what many of my albums encompass - a delicate drawing/watercolor, lovely handwriting and heartfelt message/well wishes to the owner of the special book.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I did a quick search, but had no luck on the origins of this piece. However, I felt the writing is quite reminiscent of an Irish blessing. I wonder if the monochromatic watercolor illustration is of the recipient's home. Either way, Doris contributed a lovely entry in this album.⁣⁣⁣
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Thanks so much to those who have continued to follow my account and to those who have just recently started following. Welcome and feel free to browse my previous posts!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣
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In addition, as an added Easter egg (pun fully intended with the holiday right around the corner), the beautiful old book featured beneath the small abum contains sketches from 1854. Look for my post of a hand sketch and track the posts that reveal the amazing historical discoveries I made while researching the book.⁣
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As I approach 1,500 followers on Instagram, I'm very grateful, encouraged and excited to share more from my collection. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Also, in appreciation, I plan to host a Vicky & Eddie Giveaway as soon as I reach that huge milestone!! 70 more to go! So, please feel to share and thanks in advance!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As was written in this entry, and especially now in these uncertain times, I extend my well wishes of many happy moments to you and yours! Stay safe and healthy!💗

18/03/2020

Tis easy enough to be pleasant⁣
When life flows along with a song.⁣
But the man worth while⁣
Is the man who will smile⁣
When everything goes dead wrong.⁣
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Although, it may not seem so merry with current events, I thought this post was quite fitting & perfect to share today.⁣
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This written & decoratively illustrated entry was simply signed with the initials E.E.B. Unfortunately there is no date, but it's found in my Edwardian / Post Edwardian album and is between pages dated 1904 & 1913.⁣
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I have to agree with what was written & hope that through the current turmoil you can find some joy & gratitude in the blessings all around you.⁣
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While researching the verse, I found that it originated from an Irish saying & toast:⁣
"Here's to a fellow who smiles when life runs along like a song. And here's to the lad who can smile when everything goes dead wrong."⁣
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Further research showed it was also later used in a poem by American author and poet, Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) called Worth While (c.1906). Swipe to see the poem in it's entirety.⁣
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My husband is 3/4 Irish, so it's St. Patty's month in our household every March. We celebrate with Irish soda bread, bangers and mash, corned beef & cabbage as well as listen to traditional Irish/Celtic music scattered with Dropkick Murphy's & others.⁣ The sweater beneath everything in the post was knitted by his Irish grandmother.

The pictured pressed 4 leaf clover is in an album from the 40's & signed Eryln Turner.
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The plaque in the photo reads 'beannachtai ar an teach seo' & usually hangs by our front door. It is Gaelic for 'Blessings on this house'. ⁣
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On the plaque, is St Brigid's Cross and is traditionally made from reeds. The pictured handmade cross was purchased when we visited Ireland a few years ago. I've also posted an image that tells one legend of how Brigid's Cross came to be.⁣
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Traditionally, they are hung over doorways & windows. These crosses are thought to protect the home and family and keep evil, fire and hunger from the home in which it is displayed.⁣
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Regardless of whether you have a cross or not, may you and yours be protected during this crazy time. Stay safe, strong & positive everybody!

09/03/2020

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WOMAN.⁣⁣
She was not made out of his head — to top him⁣⁣
Or out of his feet — to be trampled upon by him⁣⁣
But out of his side — to be his equal⁣⁣
Near his heart — to be loved⁣⁣
And under his arm — to be protected.⁣⁣
Archibald W. Fill⁣⁣
16 July 1908⁣⁣
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I had to post this magnificent Edwardian piece today! This is done in ink and showcases both Fill's gorgeous penmanship and artistic talents. ⁣⁣
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I also really love what he wrote! This Archie guy sure seemed to hold women in high regard. ☺

Happy International Women's Day!!🌹❤️

01/03/2020

Happy Leap Day everyone!! I've been waiting patiently to share this Edwardian album entry with you! ⁣
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It's an ink illustration done by Ralph Merill Leddra (not really sure about the last name because of the way it is written) dated February 2nd 08. It is titled "Some Leap Year enthusiasts" initialed RL & dated leap year 1908.⁣
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Ralph drew some interesting looking caricatures of women around the title. They are quite unique looking indeed! Some might even be called...ahem... handsome? Lol! I'll be putting closeups in my next post to give you a better look at them.⁣
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If you look closely (or swipe to the last image), you can see my Clauddagh ring. I included it because there is a special Irish tradition that allows women to propose to their men.⁣
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According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men – & not just the other way around – every four years.⁣
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This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men & women in a similar way to how leap day balances the calendar. (timeanddate.com)⁣
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Although it would've made for an interesting tale, alas I did not propose to my hubby on leap day, but my husband is Irish & we purchased our rings while visiting Ireland before we were married. I love their tradition of this day & had to share!⁣
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This day is also very special to me because it is my late grandmother, Katherine's birthday. She was born February 29, 1916. So, I've also included photos of her & my grandfather, Harold. I've shared photos of them in their younger years previously. We'd joke how she was still a teenager, always dividing her age by 4. She passed in 1990, so we'd say she was only 18.5 years old.⁣
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We didn't see her very much because we grew up in TX, while she lived in Washington state, but from what I can remember, she was what you'd picture as an ideal grandmother. She was a 1 room school house teacher before becoming a stay at home mom to my dad & his 2 brothers. She'd garden & bake from scratch. One Christmas, my sisters & I received metal angel ornaments with our names engraved. I only have fond memories of her. So, Happy Birthday, Grandma!

27/02/2020

I'm over the moon after just receiving this lovely embroidered hoop from the talented !! She did such a wonderful job recreating the image from the ink drawing I posted back in October. The original illustration, from my Edwardian/Post Edwardian, album was done by V.H. Blakey. ⁣
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Honestly, photos do not do justice to the time and care she lovingly put into stitching this beautiful piece of artwork! She even came up with a wonderful and unique vintage name for her. Meet Irmentrude everyone!⁣
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According to my research, Irmentrude (also spelled Ermentrud) is a German name meaning “Entire Strength” or “Entire Beloved” from “ermen” (entire) and “trud” (strength), or “traut” (beloved).⁣
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Thank you so much for this precious gift to add to my collection, Tracie ()! You are too kind and I will cherish her always!!🤗🙏🌹❤️

18/02/2020

Here is an adorably entertaining & skillfully drawn ink illustration from one of my later albums, which has entries dated 1937-1939. Although this image is not dated, I'm sure it's safe to deduce that it falls somewhere in that time frame.⁣⁣
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The poor boy, who was more than likely just enjoying a liesurely walk with his dog, appears to be noticeably upset about what has just occurred, resulting in him being knocked on his bum. ⁣⁣
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In the background we can see the culprit of the unexpected chaos that has just transpired, as a cat in silhouette is running from the scene.⁣⁣
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The large question mark is even befitting of the image, conveying the bewilderment of the cute little boy with his now attentive dog.⁣⁣
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The artist, K.B. Forbes, did an amazing job creating the narrative with this image. I really adore his line work in this piece. ⁣⁣
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The swirled lines above the boys head successfully communicate how the boy was dizzy & disoriented after his dog became excited by the cat - spinning & entangling the boy with it's leash and knocking him down.⁣⁣
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The hashmarks that Forbes used in coloring the dog & clothing of the boy are also well done. This image really shows just how talented he was at drawing & comfortable with ink.⁣⁣
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I think it's quite reminiscent of the retro illustrations from vintage Dick & Jane reading books of the same time period. ⁣⁣
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I know this image is different from my usual Victorian/Edwardian fare, but figured you wouldn't mind me sharing some entries every now & then from my vintage albums. This one would definitely fall into the Post Edwardian category indeed! ⁣⁣
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On a side note, I don't know why, but I've always thought bronzed baby shoes (like the one pictured) were pretty neat heirlooms. So, recently I felt compelled to purchase one while antiquing.⁣⁣
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Interestingly, the American Bronzing Company began in 1934 after Violet Shinbach saw a pair of bronzed baby shoes in a department store in 1930 & realized this idea was one she could make a business out of. ⁣
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So, as it was fitting era-wise, I had to take the opportunity to use it as an accessory for this post.⁣⁣
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Do you have a bronzed shoe?

15/02/2020

When little brother comes in at the door⁣⁣⁣⁣
Love flies out the window⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Asaleene Sanford⁣⁣⁣⁣
Blandville, Ky ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Hello Asaleene ⁣⁣⁣⁣
How are you getting by this time. I guess you have forgotten me but I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder. Do you still ride your bronco. Tell Jewel hello for me. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Rhea Wilson ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Postmarked Wickliffe, KY MAR 11 1PM 1910⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As Valentine's Day draws to a close, I thought of a postcard I recently purchased in an antique shop.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The words on the bottom of the image are derived from the saying "When poverty comes in at the door, Love flies out the window". ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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This take of the saying is much more humorous. Especially when you find an adorable cherub sneaking out the window, interrupted by a gawky boy who has walked in on an intimate moment between a man & woman.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As I do with many of my posts, I researched the names & locations on this postcard. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I found that Miss Asaleene (Asaleen Sanford) of Blandville, Ky was 16 when she received this correspondence from 17 year old, Rhea Wilson (William Rhea Wilson). ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Aww! I can't help but think that Rhea was looking for reassurance from Asaleen. Especially the way he wrote, "I guess you have forgotten me but I guess absence makes the heart grow fonder." ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Evidently, Asaleen did have a younger brother. Which makes me wonder if Rhea was inspired, when choosing this card, by an incident that may have occurred? ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I wish I could tell you they married & lived happily after. However, it seems they just had a youthful infatuation. Both went on to marry other people. Still, the sentiment was very sweet. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Swipe for closeups, a darling photograph of Asaleen H. Sanford as a young girl, a photo of her grave and obituary.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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According to deadfred.com () :⁣⁣⁣⁣
This photo has the date "10-15-1900" on the back with her name. Photographer T.B.Allbritton This photo was found in western Ky in a antique store.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Asaleen passed away at the age of 41. Rhea lived until the ripe old age of 81.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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So awesome to be able to learn about the people who wrote & received this lovely postcard!⁣

12/02/2020

True friends consist not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and choice.⁣
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How often do we think we are what we are not,⁣
but if we are what we think we are, what are we?⁣
J.W. Dell ⁣
Sep 15th. 1909⁣
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The top framed portion of the page is from a combination of the English playwright and poet, Benjamin Jonson's (1572-1637) quotes:⁣
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"True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice."⁣
and "True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value."⁣
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I'm sure both were attributed to him because of how long ago the words were recorded. Either way, they definitely ring true. I've found that the handful of close friendships I have kept into adulthood are so valuable.⁣
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Featured in this post is a lovely hand colored fashion page from the 1887 Godey's Lady's Book I shared previously. ⁣
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I absolutely love the fashion of the and the 2 dresses on this page clearly show why. How gorgeous are these structural dresses with their, lovely pleated patterns, ruffles and lace? Gah! So gorgeous!😍⁣
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I thought the image of these regal ladies went so well with the quote about friendship. They appear to be sharing a knowing glance with their heads cocked toward one another. Like, "Mmmhmmm, gurrrrl!"... I swear! In many situations, us ladies have a sort of telepathy. We just get each other and can communicate so much with just a look. Especially with our close friends.⁣
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So, this one goes out to "all the single ladies" who may not have a Valentine this year, but know they can count on their close friends!⁣
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The second portion of the page written by, I believe the last name is Dell, is somewhat cryptic in it's cleverness. ⁣
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It kinda reminds me of a quote from Buddha:⁣
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. (Brainyquote.com)⁣
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So, in a way, even if we think we are what we are not, that is who we are because we believe it is who we are. So the answer will be different for everyone.⁣
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Okay, that made my head hurt! 🤯😂⁣
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If anyone has their own interpretation, please feel free to share.

10/02/2020

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Fly away over the beautiful valley,⁣
Nestle your head to her cheek, ⁣⁣⁣⁣
O feel if the dimple grows deeper, ⁣⁣⁣⁣
For this is the sign you may seek,⁣⁣⁣⁣
For a dimple grows deeper with smiling- ⁣⁣⁣⁣
O nestle your head to her cheek!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I thought this excerpt of the poem, A Valentine. by L.R. Baker went so well with this ink and watercolor painting, titled, Love's Young Dream, that I just had to feature them together. Especially, because they both suit this time of year, with Valentine's Day right around the corner.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The poem is found in my Godey's Lady's Book & Magazine on a page dated February, 1887. The poem is interesting in that it is written in the perspective of someone who is sending their fair dove to " fly over the beautiful valley" to share their affection and look for signs that the recipient also shares the same feelings. ⁣⁣⁣
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It makes sense that, because of the proprieties of the time, the suitor would send a 3rd party to profess their love instead of coming outright and telling the other party themselves. So, in this case it is their trusted dove who acts as a Valentine messenger. Please swipe to the final image to read the piece in it's entirety.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The painting is so endearing and, although there is no signature or date on it, you definitely get a sense that it was done during a bygone time. Like the ink cat illustration, titled Vanity, I shared previously, it was sent as a loose page in a plastic sleeve. It accompanied an Edwardian album, so I believe it most likely was done during that era. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Part of what makes the piece so endearing to me is that it appears to be 2 young children dressed a bit older. Especially, the young man with his top hat and cane. It's quite adorable and the artist was successful in capturing a very sweet moment of young love.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Thanks for checking out my post and I hope you find both the poem and painting as lovely as I did!

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