Recently, I was with
my mom and dad at a local antique store where we spent a great deal of time
looking around. It's quite a large store we were at and I really enjoyed
looking at all the items the different vendors who have areas in the store have
for sale. My mom and dad were looking to add to their own collections
respectively, while I just browse through the shelves. This got me thinking
while I was there about the stories that some of the items in the shop could
tell. This also got me thinking what a perfect tie into family history that
some of these items may have made at one time. We've all heard of family air
but do we all have the stories that are behind them. For example I have my
great-grandmothers wedding cake plate. But I don't know much more about it. And
currently there are few people left who would. No don't get me wrong, this is
an item that I cherish dearly, and how much fun would it be to know a little
bit more about the plate. Another example I can think of are the silver pieces
that my mom has collected. Now as far as I know she is just a fan of silver
pieces and of course many of them are very beautiful to look at and very
ornate. However, I don't really know why she decided to start collecting
silver. This I think would be an important element in the family history part
of my research. An important story that I could document in my files to share
with future generations when no one else is around to share the story.
So while I have not
discovered the collectible that I have to have proudly displayed in my home,
this leads me to think that we should all be documenting the stories behind our
family's treasures. I'd love to hear your stories with your family treasures.
Please share them in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from all my
followers.
Happy hunting!
