Bet there are a lot of you sitting in front of a fire or cuddled up in a nice warm throw with a good book or a computer keyboard this week! It’s a great time to bake too, with the extra warmth from the oven.
I’ve been trying to get acquainted with my new camera.
Really? No. Actually, this little Brownie box camera was given to me by my deceased Mother-in-Law. By the way, she had amazingly beautiful skin. This Brownie is always on display somewhere in my home and is moved around to suit my whims. Usually is sits on a stack of books.
OH LOOK! He’s winking at You!
But currently is it is looking pretty in a table top arrangement in my living room and Posing here with the Vintage Books, a gift from Carol at Our Sears Kit Home.
The Brownie Six-16 was made of metal in the USA by the Eastman Kodak Company and was first introduced in 1946 and discontinued in the early ‘50’s. The original cost was $4.00. A bit less than we pay today, isn’t it?
Many of you may have one of these around your house or remember them from your parents or grandparent’s home. It’s just a little family treasure that probably holds it’s own little treasure chest of memories, but hopefully it enjoys it’s life now…just sitting around in my home.
I will be joining the following parties. Please stop by and visit these Gracious Hostess and leave some Comment Love for the party guests and Hostesses. We all so Love Comments, don’t we?
Colorado Lady on Thursday
Bargain Hunting & Chatting with Laurie on Saturday
House of Grace on Tuesday
Hugs, Honey
That's a cute camera. It does look like it's winking and watching.
ReplyDeleteAll these old cameras are pretty cool looking. It would make a nice bookend, too!
ReplyDeleteI love that camera. We had one similar many, many years ago. I am sure your mother-in-law would be honored if she knew how much you love it and display it so well.
ReplyDeleteI love your Brownie camera. I used to have one, but it is missing in action. This one looks to be in fine, fine condition. Are you able to find film for it not that it is not being made anymore? If you have film and are taking pictures, you will have to share some of them with us.
ReplyDeleteI love the camera, but also your writing style! "Oh look, he's winking at you" -- I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it has held up well all these years and is content to be enjoying its retirement in your beautiful home!
ReplyDeleteLove the camera and how awesome that you share it daily for others to enjoy. Blessings, Debbie
ReplyDeleteI love the camera. I have my mother's camera that is almost identical to that one, except it is not a Brownie. It is a Spartus. I have the large flash attachment on it,too. I proudly display mine as you do.
ReplyDeleteI love it when people decorate using things that have character and meaning. I love this camera and it looks great in that vignette!
ReplyDeleteThe old box cameras are great. You are so fortunate to have one for a family heirloom.
ReplyDeleteSherry@Back2Vintage
The old Brownie reminds me of one my parents had. Who knows what happened to it. You are lucky to have received this wonderful family treasure. You have it beautifully displayed.
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I totally remember my mom taking our pictures with a brownie! Great camera. Thanks for the visit and nice comments. Count me a follower :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
what a nice camera..really antique look...your mom in law is so lucky to have you....really
ReplyDeleteOMG, you just brought back the BEST memories!!! This was my Mom's camera! My Dad was the Movie projector with those "BEAMING,BLINDING Lights"!!! So Mom's little Brownie is what archived our growing up! LOVE IT! I'll have to HUNT for one. It DID take the best pictures!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the memories!!!
Hugs to you, Donna
I remember my Mother having one of these which she threw out as she did not share my love for "old" things as she called them. I found one at a yard sale several years ago for $1.00 and bought it and I love to display it since it does bring back some memories!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
I wish my dad had kept his old cameras. This is such a treasure. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi there!... how fun to see your vintage camera!... I too joined Debra's party today, and I posted my vintage box camera that was my grandfathers!... loved seeing yours...so many of the ladies are getting fancy new cameras... I must admit, I love the OLD ones!... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, leaving a comment AND becoming a follower....you are too wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love those old cameras, I bought mine but I remember when it was what we used to take the family snapshots. Love your blog and I will visit often.....and I'm going to start stalking you or just be a follower!
I love your post and the way you displayed your Brownie Camera..My hubs has a collection and I have never thought to share it. IDEA happening here. Smile. I know it is a treasure from your MIL and a great memory of her as well.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Jeanne
I remember a picture of my Dad holding one of these cameras. Great little treasure.
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LOVE that darling camera!! I see ya r a fella Texan as well!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great camera!! HaPPY vtt!
ReplyDeleteQuite a treasure you have there. My dad had a little camera like this.Don't know what ever happened to it.Love the way you have it displayed.
ReplyDeleteThat is so great to have your memory of your family 'floating' around the house like that. And I must add that the camera is in very good shape [I have one really old and it's all rusty looking, LOL]
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Happy Weekend!!
That is funny that we both had Brownies on the mind! I was just looking at a box one like that at the antique store the other day. It would look so nice with my other ones! Thanks for stopping by m blog!
ReplyDeleteThese little brownies have so much personality. Great sitting on top of your books! Thanks for linking up with VIF!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Debra
Sweat. I have a small box camera from my grandfather and you have given me some ideas how to include it in my life. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is one cute brownie! And one that doesn't add to your hips! Six bucks was a good bit of change back in 1946.*winks*
ReplyDeleteOn my blog I posted a few days ago about whether or not I should paint an armoire that I have in my guestroom? Well I couldn't help but notice your gorgeous armoire in the background topped with white roses...I think that would be a perfect solution for me! So thanks for the inspiration! See you're inspiration squared! Lol! Vanna
Love your vintage camera...I have my MIL's too, but it's not on display at this time...I have had it out...I'm always moving things around.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Hi Honey~What a darling little camera! It is absolutely adorable with that stack of books. Such a neat treasure~ Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your opinion on my armoire Honey! I'm going to leave it alone....for now. And probably forever. Seems painting one just isn't in my future *sighs*
ReplyDeleteI am an armoire-o-holic! If there's an open space to be found in my house (And there currently isn't) I'll try to put an armoire in it! So I spied that beauty of yours straight away! So gorgeous with the different flowers on top! Vanna
Oh yes, I remember the Brownie camera - so cute! I love all of the ways you've displayed it. What a beautiful armoire that is in the background! Thank you for linking to Favorite Things. laurie
ReplyDeleteMy hubbies grandfather has some neat old cameras, they are super cool. Oh yes me too dreaming of nice summer days. Soon Spring will be here.
ReplyDeleteWe have a camera *exactly* like that one! Also a similar era Brownie that has gold instead of silver decoration on it that was my husband's grandfather's. We have a whole collection of vintage cameras, but these two are our favorites.
ReplyDeleteI had to pop over to see your "winking" Brownie :o) I have one too! I love vintage cameras, alarm clocks, typewriters...aw...goodness! I love vintage anything :o)
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Aloha!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment about my little quilt!