I found this treasure under a table in the corner covered in some old linens at our local church rummage sale. I paid for it immediately before anyone had a chance to inspect it closely or break my heart by telling me it must have gotten there by mistake and it really wasn't for sale. I tucked it away in my cloth shopping bag and didn't take it out or open it until I got home. It was hand sewn in beautiful vintage fabric. Here is a view of the bottom of the bag.
I opened the purse strings to reveal the hidden treasure.
I marveled in the richness and variety of its contents.
My favorites are the buttons carefully strung together to look like caterpillars or beetles on parade.
Dear button bag lady, your treasure is safe with me!!!
Oh Margie!!!!
You are soooo lucky!!!
These buttons look amazing and the bag is wonderful!
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Elsita | April 02, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Lucky find!! Love that little string of caterpillar beads!
Posted by: Steph | April 02, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Well done!! I love it when things like that happen, unfortunately it isn't often for me. Tis nice to enjoy others thrills though.
Molly
Posted by: Molly | April 02, 2008 at 09:03 PM
what a wonderfull treasure this blog! I will also keep it safe :)
thanks,
About the museum for domestic life...I agree.
Posted by: ana rosa | April 08, 2008 at 07:57 PM
what a wonderfull treasure this blog! I will also keep it safe :)
thanks,
About the museum for domestic life...I agree.
Posted by: ana rosa | April 08, 2008 at 07:57 PM