This week's prompt was "old" and Nancy and I both chose to photograph heirloom objects from our family. Mine is a watch that belonged to my grandmother. For quite a few years after I inherited it, it worked perfectly and I wore it occasionally. I was always afraid I would dent the case. The last time I had it repaired, it kept accurate time for only a brief time. I love the beautiful chain with the trio of opals. The Methodist Hymnal also belonged to my grandmother. She died before my parents were married so I never knew her. Her portraits make her appear to be a very stern woman, but my father was devoted to her so I imagine that she was more personable than her pictures make her appear.
The beaded bag in Nancy's photo dates from early 1900's, the small gold watch from late 1800's and belonged to her grandmother, the paisley shawl was used as a throw on Nancy's grandparent's piano in the front parlor ( late 1800's), the doll still has her original wig and costume. It was given to Nancy's mother by her uncle when she was about six (1916ish). The canaries are Victorian and are housed in a glass dome which Nancy removed for the photo. Finally, the wind-up tin toy, called Ham and Sam. The toy was given to my mom and her brother (1910-1920). Ham and Sam jump up and down and clap their hands when the toy is wound up.
I ran Pioneer Woman's Heartland action on my photo and reduced the opacity to 37%.
