A Lifetime of Objects
We all have them. A household of things that we have collected over our lifetime. Almost all represent a memory or a special event we don’t want to forget. But after a while they begin to take up a lot of space. With a whole generation starting to downsize and the next generations all living in smaller homes, this collection of images is meant to start the conversation of what do we do with all the things we own when we need to downsize. These objects come from my mother’s house and each has a wonderful story to tell.
One way to keep these stories in mind is to photograph our objects and print them in a memorial album. Let me know if this is something you would like to consider.
Nigerian teak busts
Chinese ink painting tools
Antique land survey equipment
Nigerian arts and crafts of animals, a snake skin and a plate with a zebra illustration
Depression era pressed glass: water pitcher and 2 glasses
Silver plate souvenir spoons from around the world.
Antique toy soldiers
Antique toy soldier on a horse set in natural background
Antique whiskey flasks with Cock and Hen illustrations. Japanese stoneware.
70s era Singer sewing machine, turquoise in colour.
African brass, jug with animal motif, etched bowl, copper rings and old Nigerian pennies.
Chinese arts and crafts, boxes, fabric, abacas.
Chinese arts and crafts, fabric, dollhouse furniture, wood fan, needle work.
Collection of grape motif glass dishes, bowls, candy dishes, glasses, pitchers, vases.
Grape motif glass vase.
Selection of books about history, politics and culture.
Collection of silver plate dishes, coffee pot, tea pot, water pitcher, sugar bowl, milk container.
Large silver plate sugar bowl with handles.
Antique oils cans
Nigerian metal bracelets
Antique oil can
Antique tea cups
Antique toy doll, german bisque.
Green and white antique tea cup
Commemorative and artistic plates
Antique red glass