June 21, 1947 -- George and Marian become husband and wife. He was 21, she was 20. Life held so much promise.
Mom's wedding pattern: Towle Sterling "Rambler Rose". Service for 8. Beautiful.
This little souvenir fork is marked "Norway" and "40 GR." I think it originally belonged to my maternal grandmother as she often traveled to Europe and particularly loved Denmark and Norway (plus some percentage of this side of the family hails from Norway). I believe the pattern is a variation of "King's Cross".
Now why Mom had a sterling silver cufflink dish with my paternal grandfather's initials is a mystery. Maybe it was part of the divorce settlement.
Finally, and this has NOTHING to do with silver but EVERYTHING to do with the Vintage Christine giveaway:
Not all of this is going to any one winner--there's a
Grand Prize, a First Prize, a Second Prize, a Booby Prize, an I Never Win Anything Whiner's Prize. I think I've gone off the deep end on this one, but what the heck--I'm having fun putting it together and deciding what prize gets what. See anything YOU want?
That cufflink is pretty cool. Do people still register china & silver patterns?
ReplyDeleteand wow- Holy giveaway! that's some serious swag ;)
A Whiner's Catagory - now that is funny! Fun stuff - I think it is about time had another giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteGreat silverware pattern. Fun giveaway - love that you have categories...including the whiner prize. (hadn't thought of that one, but very fitting)
ReplyDeleteMay I volunteer for the Whiner's category? Because it's true, I never win anything.
ReplyDeleteYour parents are gorgeous and how happy they looked! You should post a recent picture so we can see how the story progressed!
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Barbara
http://ifididnthaveasenseofhumor.blogspot.com/
Whiners category, that's funny. the silverware is a beauty.
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Pick me! Pick me! I'll even take the boobie prize. After all, I did have the vintage breast pump!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Yes, I will take the Mickey and Minnie PEZ. I have a few M & M items and they would go so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour silver is lovely...and the picture is so pretty too. I love that era's pictures. Happy SS!
Which category is getting which prize???? just a hint.. come on... you can do it... if the whiner is getting the PEEPS (gag) - I 'swear' I'll never whine again, but if the whiner is getting those Jelly Beans, you'll never hear the end of me... 'cause, I never-ever-ever win nothin'.... 8-)
ReplyDeleteFUN STUFF - Minnie & Mickey are too sweet! (and love the TOWLE silver - but wouldn't want the job of polishing it!)
Gosh your Mom was pretty and your Dad was handsome. The silverware is fablous, you are so lucky yo have it. And yes, I'm a whined, 'cause I truly never ever never ever win anything. Never.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Silver. Love the flatwear, so pretty. Looks like a fun giveaway also!
ReplyDeleteShoot...you hit 51 followers and I missed it...now you're at 51! And you said you'd never make it to 50. You are so fortunate to have so many photos of your parents. That is a lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteSign Me up babe! Congrats on the 51 followers its been a blast!
ReplyDelete"I Never Win Anything Whiner's Prize"
ReplyDeleteGosh that is funny!
PEEPS! I want PEEPS! Is there a sugar-coated sugar prize?!? ;)
ReplyDeleteDang, am I too late? Awwwww, I always miss the good stuff! Does that qualify for the Whiner's Prize?!
ReplyDeleteLet me whine a bit....I moved to the UK in 2008 and haven't had a single bit of Valentine candy since! there is none in the stores yet and it is the blinkin' 2nd Of Feb!
ReplyDeleteFunny Whiner's category and seriously sensational silver! ~ Angela
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