things were really different back then
I’m working away but nothing to post. Also, I’ve got some topics I’d like to write about but that will take a lot of time and I’m not in the mood. So, this is a pop-in post!
I’m taking apart some old shorts- isn’t this label amazing?!
These were from my parents. I thought I remembered my mom wearing them in the 60′s but the label makes me wonder if I am remembering wrong.
And, speaking of memories. My brother scanned a ton of old photos after my Dad died last summer. When I look at these, all I could think is- real life in the 50′s and 60′s was a lot different than tv or the movies.
Yep, pajamas on the line. My sister and I wore them later with the feet cut off. (mid-50′s)
Galoshes and snow pants. And a kite? I have no idea! (late 50′s)
Cotton bathing suits and not knit cotton either! (late 50′s)
And, VERY matchy-matchy! Not to mention, petticoats. (late 50′s)
Playsuits and pixie haircuts.(early 60′s)
Happy, productive and creative weekend everybody!
January 13th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
I was born probably a decade later than you (’63) but I was still wearing playsuits (which I LOVED – and which we were STILL wearing versions of for gym in highschool – which was the 70′s!) and I also remember Sunday wear was dresses, petticoats, gloves and reticule with a peppermint, a hanky and a quarter in them (for the offering), which my sisters and I wore sitting in a row in the pew not looking at each for fear of whispering/giggling and certain “punishment” (a glowering look from our father).
My gosh – I love that this post of yours brought back such memories.
And you know -I’m almost positive I’ve come across that exact same label!
January 13th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I’m laughing as I read this because I just wrote with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek, on FaceBook that the world of my childhood was indeed black and white with color only coming in as I started college (1963). You may not remember it the same as I do, as you’re a bit younger…… :~)
January 13th, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Your pictures bring back memories. Many of my “younger” pictures were in black and white, colour came a little later. But, oh, the memories…thanks
January 13th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Mimi, we were living parallel lives! My childhood photos look look so similar…and I was right up the street, in Medford! lol The buckled galoshes, the cotton bathing suits, the summer playsuits. Thanks for the smile tonight. :-)
January 13th, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Oh my, yes indeed. Cotton bathing suits and pixie cuts. Snow suits and party dresses. A trip down memory lane. :-)
January 14th, 2012 at 9:34 am
Mimi, I love these. I love to see old photos. Thanks for sharing
January 14th, 2012 at 3:53 pm
Thanks so much for sharing these. They are such sweet photos, a lovely testament to your history.
January 14th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Awww. Thanks for the memories, Mimi.
January 14th, 2012 at 9:37 pm
I sported that same pixie haircut until I was in the 4th grade, that is when mama decided that if I wanted to grow my hair long, I could as long as I took good care of it. :) I agree with everyone else, thanks so much for the sweet memories. . . until we meet again. Angela
January 15th, 2012 at 2:13 pm
Mimi it’s great to peak in on you and your craft! I think about you from time to time as I pass through your neighborhood.
I would still love to feature you as one of my beauties if you are ever up for it. I would like to hear *your* wisdom about growing older my felted wool friend- and include photos of your wonderful work etc ( I love you new owls and fish).
xo, Louise
January 16th, 2012 at 8:50 am
I love the one of you playing chess with your dad–mine recruited me as his chess partner (because my mother showed no interest in the game) when I was about the age you appear to be there. Loved those quiet times with him.
January 18th, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Love the one of you and your dad paying chess, too. Lovely old-timey loot, another era.
January 20th, 2012 at 2:39 am
What a peculiar thing to do!? Presenting the fading of colours as a special bonus. Never heard of it being advertised like this before but funnily enough just some hours after reading your post I came across this podcast: http://storycollider.org/podcast/2011-03-13
Mind you I love Madras cotton and hope to see a fox or a dog sporting some bold checkered shorts or pj’s.
January 31st, 2012 at 11:17 am
Oh my Gosh, these pics are awesome. I remember my brother had the black boots with buckles and I had red with a button and elastic loop at the top. but my dog chewed the top off my boot so I got my cousins handme down boots. They were tall white rubber boots with a ZIPPER. I was in heaven I loved them and wore them all summer since I thought they looked like majoriette boots. I could really twirl a broom stick. Or to be 7 again.
Anna in MI