Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Tuesday's Treasure

For Melody's Tuesday Treasure I have chosen a locket and tiny book that has been handed down through my family. The locket was handmade by my Great-great-grandfather for his wife. Her initials have been engraved on the front - 'LEB'.
The little book is 'The Morning & Evening Monitor - containing a text from Holy Scripture and a verse of Sacred Poetry for every morning and evening of the year'.
It belonged to my Great-great-grandfather's sister. His daughter was my great-grandmother, and her daughter was my paternal grandmother. I have two daughters to hand them down to.

7 comments:

  1. Those are so very special... it's amazing to have something your ancestors held in their own hands...
    Hugz

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  2. I agree with Fiona. How wonderful to know that your family read those pages and wore your very special locket. Lovely post. Thanks for sharing,
    Michelle

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  3. Absolutely beautiful treasures and I am so glad you have joined in Tuesday Treasures today. It's wonderful to have you as part of our group of blogging friends.

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  4. what a beautiful treasure. The locket is magnificent.

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  5. what a most precious treasure... amazing!

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  6. Amazing treasures especially when you have all the history behind them , beautiful!

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  7. Wow what beautiful treasures you have. These are truly special and I'm glad you have them to share with your daughters. Thanks for sharing!

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