History’s mysteries. I’ve stood in front of, beside and near this cupboard many, many times. And until recently, I didn’t know the wealth of information hidden within.
At some point I’m sure the doors were opened and its secrets revealed … before I was older and wise enough to take notice. I took notice the other evening.
A vast, marvelous collection of historical treasure amassed over decades … from previous centuries. Still revealing secrets after so many years.
For instance … I didn’t know that the tiny little town of Augusta had an apothecary on Main Street!
And this one … with its handwritten instruction for renewed health and vigor. Whatever it is, they crossed out one “desent spoonful” and wrote “half Table” spoonful.
If you’ve ever wondered how much a decent spoonful is, now you know!
Yesterday’s treasures. What are you keeping today that will fill the next generations with awe and wonder? What treasures will you preserve so those who come after will remember those gone before?
I remember seeing these bottles many times and just standing in front of the cupboard in awe over the sizes, shapes, and colors. So beautiful! What a treasure!
Oh my goodness gracious! That is just flat out amazing. I could spend an entire afternoon there!
You are such a prolific blogger…can’t keep up with ya!
Aren’t they great! Mom went through every barn and basement in the area. Found some whiskey bottles too!
So beautiful! Since becoming a mother I am constantly thinking about what my daughter would have to remember me by if something happened. I hope the treasures that I keep storing a way would define how much she was loved and the type of person her mommy was. Then someday she could share everything with her children. I’m not planning on going anywhere but if so, I want her to know me!
How awesome!! Where was this? I remember when we were cleaning out my dad’s parents house, and they found milk bottles that have the family name on them!! Such fun treasures.