Mary suggested that I revisit some previous collections. I have been doing my blog since September, 2007, so unless you have followed me from the first day you may have missed some fun stuff. I recently acquired a swell new rooster named Roofus.
A squeaky rubber rooster that has hardened with age and does not do much squeaking anymore. He can still strut his rooster stuff tho. He came with his original box.
His original price is still marked on his foot.
I never set out to collect chickens/roosters. I found this pair of Royal Copley (original sticker on base) fowl quite a few years ago. They were the first of the flock and with a five dollar price they had to come home with me.
Then I found this darling pair with polka dots.
Condition was not an issue. Chicken yard fights had left some of these finds a little worse for wear.
Salt and Pepper shakers found their way into the brood.
A gifted pair originally from Red Rose Tea.
I don't know what the rings are for on this pair. They are too small for napkin rings. Perhaps they go over a candle?
I love the tattered edges and muted colors of this cardboard pair.
Of course I had to have a honeycomb chicken when I came across it at an estate sale.
I could also not pass up this great book called "Chicken Chuck" that was autographed by the author. Previous post on "Chicken Chuck" and fowl collection found here.
Chickens and roosters were such a popular motif they made there way onto wrapping paper.
The illustrations on this book from 1938 feature the cutest little red hen.
And last but not least..if you have this many chickens and roosters. You may need to throw a "Hen Party". I have just the napkins for the event.
Cockadoodle doo and buk buk buk. I do love this silly flock!
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____."
Oh my gosh Roofus is too cute! I have the same Royal Copley pair you have. I never set out to collect roosters or chickens but I have a small collection also. Love how you set them all up with "chicken feed" for your photo shoot. Cute idea as usual. The special little touches you do make your pics so unique. You are still one lucky gal to have all those treasures!! -Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | June 28, 2011 at 07:30 AM
Oh, the expression on the face of your honeycomb chicken. Pure contentment. Very nicely displayed, Laurie.
It was fun meeting your Mom at the big Neighborhood sale. And I love my little pink tray. I hope you made lots of sales.
Janet
Posted by: janet | June 28, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Laurie..last summer one of my polka dot roosters took a trip with us and I blogged about his adventures.His name was Roo-Roo Rufus the Rooster....lol
Love your collection.I picked up a little rooster the other day..I couldn't just leave him by himself on the shelf...lol
Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
Posted by: Cindy Brewer | June 28, 2011 at 04:58 PM
LOL! I don't collect chickens either but somehow ended up with half a dozen pairs in my living room. Just call us Old MsDonald with a cluck-cluck here and a cluck-cluck there...
Posted by: Kathy | June 28, 2011 at 05:35 PM
Hi Laurie,
What a fun post on your chicken/rooster collection. :)
Love it, and especially like
Roofus and the polka dotted ones!
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | June 28, 2011 at 05:56 PM
The hen napkins are really really cute! :-) This evening I went through all your older "collection challenge" posts! What fun that was!!
Posted by: GardenOfDaisies | June 28, 2011 at 07:25 PM
First of all Remple has the sweetest faces...they are a favorite of mine among many...second that honey comb in the bowl is fantastic...and I can't believe you are letting the pinker go? I would be pinking napkins!!!everything....smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | June 28, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Shouldn't you have backyard chickens, too? To keep these company?
Posted by: barbara | June 28, 2011 at 08:36 PM
Two years ago I went to the Country Living Women Entrepreneurs Event in Chicago and one of the keynote speakers was an expert in retailing. She said roosters were always popular, and in her gift shop people would ask for them if they didn't see them. Lots of people collect roosters, and I can understand why. They're pretty charming, I have to admit!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | June 29, 2011 at 03:33 AM
Laurie forgot to mention one special rooster she gave me that sits on top of my refrigerator. It has real feathers and ... A PARTY HAT!!
Laurie's Mom
Posted by: Jan Campbell | June 29, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Laurie, I think the roosters with the rings hold hard boiled eggs maybe? Love that Roofus!
Posted by: Cyndi | June 29, 2011 at 12:36 PM
I just LOVE roosters!! I really like the dot ones:)
Posted by: ema | June 29, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Oh I love all your sweet chicken collection and above the doll you made over she looks super now.
Posted by: Nan | June 30, 2011 at 02:05 PM