Happy New Year

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A Happy New Year to you all. I hope 2012 is a good year for everyone. Be safe and be happy in all that you do....

See you next year and until then, take care...Hugs Chrissy xx

Merry Christmas To You All

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Hello from the Attic...Yes I know it's been a while since I last posted here but it's been a bit hectic here in Cornwall. But I am not to busy to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year....

I hope you have a wonderful time with your loved ones and friends....

Until next time, take care...Hugs Chrissy xx

Thanksgiving Day Greetings

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A Thanksgiving Day's greeting to you all from a very cold Cornwall. I hope you enjoy your day.....

Until next time, take care...Hugs Chrissy xx

Vintage Men's Clothing

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Well I hope so because it's been raining cats and dogs here in Cornwall today....I often wondered why we say 'raining cats & dogs' and one of the possible origins of this saying may be from when the drainage system in the 17th century was very poor. During heavy rain corpses of dead animals would be seen floating down the streets. Not a pretty sight but you can see why it would be said...Who knows why but we say it anyway...
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Umbrellas appeared not to be needed by the gentlemen seen here. Following on from my previous post I thought it was only fair to show some examples of men's clothing...

Top hats may have looked smart but were they comfortable to wear?...

He looks a 'jaunty' kind of fellow. I wonder, was he faithful..lol..

My maternal gt. uncle Harry who I knew when I was a child. He was a lovely gentleman...


Don't forget your umbrella if you go out today....Hugs Chrissy xx

Vintage Women's Fashion

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Brrrrrrrrrr...it's a windy, cold day here in Cornwall on Remembrance Sunday and I have not ventured outside for long. Unlike the women before us our clothes are not as warm. Thankfully we do not have to wear such cumbersome clothes in summer as the ladies seen here....

Beautiful dresses they may be but they must have been so restricting and can you imagine washing them!!!!

If only these women could talk. What would they tell us about their daily lives?....

A Somber Pair!

Thankfully for women clothing became lighter in material, style and colour...

Kate, Christmas 1912

Nellie

Keep warm and take care...Hugs Chrissy xx