Michigan

[CATRAY44]

That is a really neat story, Steve. Heritage and symbols of it are so important. You should post a picture!

I have my grandma's hair in a box lol. She cut it into a" bob" after she married... a huge sin, as she was raised Mennonite. She had the hair made into a "switch". The only way she could visit her mom and dad was if she agreed to wear the hair (my great grandma talked my great grandpa into that compromise.) Good German girls didn't cut their hair! She loved the Lord, but was not 'religious'. Years later, her youngest sister, Margaret, borrowed the hair in order to attend the Mennonite nursing school. She was her dad's favorite, and grandma had paved the way... (she wasn't thrown out when she cut her hair!) I love those old stories. I have a lot of my grandma's cooking utensils. It feels good to have them around and have the use of them.

 

[Steve]

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Stay way away from her!

 

[Steve]

As you requested Cathy

As you can see, Judy uses it for various things, including her quilting.

 

[Steve]

I have contemplated removing the white paint and exposing the oak underneath. The vey bottom has two round bottomed bins for flour and sugar. One pull out "cutting board" is missing. All the upper drawers still smell of spices to this day.

I have also thought about building a "Hoosier" bakers cabinet from plans. Those were the most popular of the bakers cabinet styles.

 

[Steve]

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I guess, all my family has done for centuries is farm and work with wood wether it be furniture or buildings. Dad was a woodworking 4H leader for years, and I could never live up to his standards then....I have surpassed his expectations today and he is always amazed.

 

[only one lay]

Steve- love that piece and the haritage that goes with it.

I got a piece from grandma that her dad built for a wedding present.When mom passed this christmas I captured the piece she did in high school. tradition is alive and well

 

[citalk2much]

I have no pcs like that. I did our family history I have old marriage records. Copies of post cards sent to my great grand mother from great grand father when he was laying brick roads during the depression. I have pictures tons of facts even the odd and strange ones and a couple I could have done with out LOL I have part of my family tree back to the kings and queens of Scotland and England. St Margaret of Scotland is in there. Really cool things like that

 

[Opa]

A dear eighty-five year old friend gave me an oak Hoosier Brand cabinet that had been her mother inlaws. Hoosier brand has become the generic name associated with all cabinets of that style. This is one from the 1890's since it has a zinc top. Sometime in the late 1890's they switched to porcelan tops. Surprizingly this one has the revolving spice rack with the original jars. Unfortunely it hadn't been well care for and someone painted the inside. I currently as refinishing it and when complete it will go into our kitchen to stay. I don't see it leaving our family since all of my sons have all tried to claim dibs. I don't blame you Steve for not wanting to let your cabinet go.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

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Welcome to the group, Patti! Where are you from in Michigan?

 

[Opa]

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I certainly am glad that you have found us. You aren't very far away from me. I am always glad to see our Michigan group growing my leaps and bounds and will look forward to reading your future posts.