In October when I did my road trip I posted about this box of old party crackers that I got at an auction.
They were dated April 1930 on the box and the box originally held four dozen of these "Snapping Mottoes".
Ever since I came home with the box, I wondered what was inside the crackers. Curiosity finally got the best of me and I took one that was in rougher shape and took it apart.
Inside there was some yellowed with age tissue carefully folded up into a square.
Inside the tissue was a tiny tarnished heart (penny for size) and a piece of paper with this message on it. "I'd get married,but darn if you know, I'm so bashful, I suppose you don't doubt it: I'd never have courage to go, to ask the old folks about it."
A silly little message, but now I know that those old crackers have sweet little surprises in them! I won't take them apart, but nice to have my curiosity taken care of.
Happy day!
That's different!! Maybe you could find out where they were made...and see if the town has any info what they are?
I have done that before..thank goodness there wasn't fireworks in it..lol
Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
Posted by: Cindy | January 02, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Happy New Year, Laurie! These crackers are cute - I'd be tempted to open them all, just to see if they're all the same! Do they pop, or are they silent?
Posted by: SueLovesCherries | January 02, 2011 at 02:41 PM
I never knew these were such animals as vintage crackers!! Goodness you do find the oddest and oldest things. Nan
Posted by: Nancy Jane York | January 02, 2011 at 03:03 PM
Well, the heart is very "charming" to be sure... but it sure doesn't satisfy MY curiosity! On the other hand, they look so wonderful as is, I would hate to see them distroyed after sooo many years.
Stay warm, Janet
Posted by: janet | January 02, 2011 at 05:03 PM
I'm afraid I'd have picked them all open by now...or maybe just one more. Maybe some are stuffed with cash! (my glass is half full today, no?!) :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 02, 2011 at 05:54 PM
That is so cool! I couldn't stand it, I'd have to open them all!!! If you happen to give in and do just that, please show what you find! Tami
Posted by: Maddie Lumpkin | January 02, 2011 at 08:55 PM
Oh my! After reading your post...a memory that was placed way back in my mind, came back to me. I had purchased a box of English party crackers for our family party. My niece and nephew were sooooooooo excited when they saw them. We let them each open one and then made them wait for the rest. After they had left, my father and I opened the rest. We were so embarrassed when they asked for them later. He and I are so impulsive, it can get rather pathetic. They each included a folded crepe paper hat, a small toy and a fortune. Fun stuff. I am glad that you indulged yourself with such whimsy. Take care and Happy New Year.
Heidi
Posted by: twinkle beverages | January 02, 2011 at 10:11 PM
Yet another amazing find of yours. I agree....I'm afraid I would not be satisfied by opening just one, but glad at least one was able to ring in the new year oh so many years later. How sweet.
Posted by: Karina | January 02, 2011 at 11:39 PM
I would have never lasted this long!!
Posted by: Lynn | January 03, 2011 at 04:42 AM
These are like English Christmas Crackers only for Halloween. The English ones always come with a little tissue paper hat folded up inside. I think I'd have to open up a few more....
Kathy (Happy NEW Year!)
Posted by: Kathy | January 03, 2011 at 05:41 AM
Happy New Year!!
I am afraid I would have to open at least one more to see what was inside.
Here's to another year of your fun, wonderful blogs!
Posted by: Lisa | January 03, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Oh you are sneaky, dragging this post out until I imagined myself ripping open a popper! What a sweet ending to the story! Loved this post! E
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 03, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Those are wonderful! Don't you wonder what message is inside the other ones?
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Thriftin' Gal @ Junk In My Trunk | January 03, 2011 at 08:14 PM
You are a stronger woman than I am. I seriously don't think I could resist the temptation to see what is inside the rest of them. Maybe you could use them to bribe yourself into doing the chores you don't want to do. I had to dangle a new magazine in front of my nose to get my Christmas all packed away - LOL!
Posted by: Kathy Uhrig | January 03, 2011 at 08:26 PM
You naughty lady! But so glad to see what's in those little crackers. I have a few crackers too and I've really considered breaking into them and then somehow putting them back together. Maybe one day when I'm 99 years old. lol :)
Posted by: Vintage by Crystal | January 03, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Hi Laurie, Ooooooooh...I would
have opened one to see what was
inside also!! : ) Since there are
4 dozen, one would not hurt. I
may have even gone for another to
open, just to completely satisfy
my curiosity as to whether they
are all the same. They are a great
road trip find for sure.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | January 04, 2011 at 01:23 AM
So if you don't open them....what do you plan to do with them?
Posted by: Angie | January 05, 2011 at 04:18 PM