Lily asked me if I collected nursery rhyme items. I have a thing for Humpty Dumpty. There must be something about that smiling, trusting face of his that attracts me. He is the only nursery rhyme fellow that I have a variety of items for. If I was to start a new collection I would start a Humpty Dumpty vase collection. I want a whole shelf of those Humpty Dumptys grouped together (but not falling).
Old non-working music box with nursery rhyme characters that appear in the window as you spin the knob.
Mother Goose drinking straws
Humpty Dumpty smiles from the side of the box.
Vintage storybook knobs featuring Humpty Dumpty.
This is my favorite Humpty. I gave him a little magpie love with his bowtie and he lives in my cabinet of curiosities.
Humpty Dumpty scissors in original packaging. You can cut out the Humpty and he becomes an action figure when you cut the tongue and stick it in his mouth!?
Humpty pajama bag.
Open in the back to put your p.j.s in for the day.
Vintage wrapping paper with nursery rhyme characters including Mr. Dumpty.
This pair of salt and pepper shakers is not old. A friend gave them to me and they sit on the back of my stove and smile at me.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again.
Such a sad tale for such a cute little fellow! Thanks Lily for the challenge. If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a sentence and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____." Fun stuff to share....
Love Humpty Dumpty!I have a few asst items all over too. Hmmmm...Are you hinting that you're starting up a new collection?
Those knobs sure are cute! Darling wrapping paper.I see the Old Woman in the Shoe in there!It is a sad ending for him huh? Glad you would have a whole shelf of them and they'd be safe with you!!
Thanks for sharing.
My coffee always tastes better with your blog :-)
Posted by: Doreen | May 21, 2013 at 06:57 AM
I've always been a big fan of Mr. Dumpty! I hope your cute collection is safe and secure, because you know how that guy has a habit of falling....
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | May 21, 2013 at 07:22 AM
Love Humpty Dumpty...and is that an old stove I spotted in the picture with the salt-and-pepper shakers? What kind do you have?
Posted by: LaurenT | May 21, 2013 at 09:27 AM
Such a fun collection! Love the straws and pajama bag! ;) xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | May 21, 2013 at 10:43 AM
Very cute! I have a few HDs myself. Old (1960s) Irmie (sp?) children's, wooden switchplate, wooden toothpick holder, a pj bag my mom made (not 100% sure that is still with us. Have to check my dad's house!). Neat idea for a collection.
Posted by: Diane | May 21, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Love the pajama bag! What ever happened to those anyway? I had several when I was a child but haven't even heard of them in years.
Posted by: Kathy | May 21, 2013 at 12:13 PM
Mr. H. Dumpty certainly wore a wide variety of hats on his pointy head. :-) I too had pajama holders as kid but never a Humpty Dumpty one!
Posted by: Into Vintage | May 21, 2013 at 12:32 PM
That music box is the best. It is so wonderfully chippy & the color is PERFECT! Glad you were able to draw the line at collecting just one nursery rhyme character. What will power you have!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 21, 2013 at 01:09 PM
Lovely Mr. Dumpty collection. I always felt so sorry for him and never really understood why all those men and horses couldn't put him together. What's wrong with them??!!
Posted by: Annette | May 21, 2013 at 02:20 PM
Oh wow! I used to have the cookie jar that matched those S & P's. Never knew they existed until now. Very cool! Makes you wonder what else they might have made that matches them.
Posted by: PattiFromNYC | May 21, 2013 at 02:31 PM
I bet nowadays they could put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
I always love seeing your collections.
I feel like such an idiot. When I clicked, I thought it was going to be the Humpty Dumpty chip brand.
Posted by: Sir Thrift-A-Lot | May 21, 2013 at 02:34 PM
I love Humpty Dumpty too ! I have a cat that reminds me of him ! Very cute collection - thanks for sharing .....
Posted by: Lisa W. | May 21, 2013 at 05:04 PM
I always felt so sad for Humpty. Overly sensitive child! lol!
Posted by: Kim Campbell | May 21, 2013 at 06:52 PM
Cute collection! Google humpty dumpty sculptures in Colorado Springs. We have a local artist who makes the best humpty dumpty inspired sculptures.
Posted by: Melissa | May 21, 2013 at 08:50 PM
Love them all, I'm also a Humpty Dumpty fan!
Posted by: gail | May 21, 2013 at 08:50 PM
I started a Humpty Dumpty collection for my daughter when she was a baby. She had a little stuffed one she would carry everywhere. That lead to more and she ended up with quite a collection. She's now 34 and still has them. Love your collection!
Sherry-quiller
Posted by: Sherry-quiller | May 21, 2013 at 09:50 PM
How fun! Love your music box. I have a pink one...same style...with 3 little bears on it. That pj bag is so darn cute. You always find the best things for your collections.
Posted by: Kim K. | May 22, 2013 at 03:43 AM
I was unaware of the Humpty Dumpty fascination! I have a Humpty Dumpty feedsack - if I ever decide to part with it, I know where to send it! (I love your bowtie guy, too.)
Posted by: barbara | May 22, 2013 at 05:31 AM
These are all good examples of Humpty Dumpty but I love the wrapping paper best. My daughter Rachel got a Humpty Dumpty as a baby present. When she was deciding which stuffies to keep and which to donate, I insisted see keep him.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | May 22, 2013 at 06:02 AM
I love your collection of Humpty Dumpty goodies! It reminds me of one of my favorite pessimistic sayings I saw on a bumper sticker years ago: "Humpty Dumpty was pushed"
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | May 22, 2013 at 09:59 AM
That is an awesome collection! As far as nursery rhymes go -- I'm a fan of Little Bo Peep.
Posted by: Laurie | May 22, 2013 at 03:40 PM
What sweet items you have...I too am a fan of this little round guy....hugs to you
Posted by: koralee | May 22, 2013 at 06:09 PM
When my Daddy would tell me the Humpty Dumpty rhyme when I was little, he always added: "So the Kings' men all had scrambled eggs for breakfast!" LOL! You have a great collection! :o)
Posted by: jenny | May 22, 2013 at 06:20 PM
Very cute collection Laurie! If you ever want to expand it, I have four humpty dumpty egg cups a friend of the family wants me to sell on Etsy... I haven't posted them yet.
Posted by: Maureen | May 26, 2013 at 12:30 PM