Angela from I'm Like A Little Bird challenged me to share my collection of children's plates, bowls and plates. This is a small collection but one that I am suckered into because of the whimsical graphics. I don't care about condition...these have all been well used and show their age.
My favorite items are this pair of enameled bowls. My dad is a twin and they belonged to my dad and his twin brother.
Dancing animals in the moonlight.
I grab children's mugs when I see them.
A parade with a marching princess and swan (complete with crowns) make me smile.
I love that this mug had a note taped inside. "This cup was my son's William O. Miller's, first baby cup. December 1936. Given to him by Grandma Quinn".
I always save those sentimental notes with the object as they make it more special.
This note, all though not sentimental, made me buy this dish.
I am glad the dealer did not throw it away either.
"Baby Bunting and Bunch, when out for a walk, were greatly surprised to hear a bird talk".
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A rather tattered and loved collection of baby bowls and cups..but sometimes those are the best kind.
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "show me your collection of _____." I will see what I can round up.
Happy Day.
Have you done baby toys yet??
Posted by: Anita Tinlin | March 08, 2011 at 07:56 AM
So sweet. Each were probably used for several babies... maybe even grandbabies.
Love the notes.
Posted by: janet | March 08, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Oh those notes just so sweet. I know I've gotten rid of things in the past and wonder what became of them. Wish I had a some of them back that's for darn sure. I just finished shopping guess where?
Posted by: Nan | March 08, 2011 at 09:29 AM
What a great treasure to have your fathers baby dish. And it is so precious!!
Annette
Posted by: Annette | March 08, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Those notes are so sweet and it is dear that you have your Dad and Uncle's baby dishes. I don't collect baby dishes but I cannot pass up the tiny silverware. Just picturing that chubby little fist wrapped around them as they try to navigate to their mouth...
Posted by: Kathy | March 08, 2011 at 12:13 PM
I'm so glad you rescued that last one, it is so sweet. It's wonderful to have your family things too!
I'm going to try to take pictures of mine tonight and get them posted too.
Posted by: Angela | March 08, 2011 at 04:32 PM
My mom is a twin as well...her brother is her total opposite. I love enamelware as it is very utilitarian and of course you know how much I love a good decal. I really like how you become a keeper of things and all their details(stories). These are lovely...thanks for sharing again and again...Renee
Posted by: Renee | March 08, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Show me your collection of children's antique sewing machines. The cute little metal ones. I have a collection of 48 of them. They are beautiful. Or show me your collection of Lefton China hands. They too are beautiful. Have a great day.
Blessings,
Shelley
Posted by: shelley | March 09, 2011 at 06:25 PM
How sweet & funny that someone wrote "I didn't want to throw this away." Proving there's something for everyone. Or someone for every thing.
Posted by: Into Vintage | March 09, 2011 at 09:37 PM
Hi Laurie,
How wonderful that you have
your Dad's and Uncle's baby
dishes!! I think your collection
is sweet and the children mugs
are adorable.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | March 11, 2011 at 06:51 AM