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Family Heirlooms Archives Project

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Heirloom Brief Description

Bossard Family
Hair bows, 1861 from the Bossard Family Record Book, written by Delila Dorcus Bossard

Duval, Philadelphia Dubois.
Blue Perfume Bottle, circa 1701.

Duvall, Philadelphia Dubois.
Lace Bow, circa 1701.

LeBaron,Ellen Thora.
baby cap, born 15 February 1906
LeBaron,Ellen Thora.
toddler portrait, born 15 February 1906

Simmons, Henry.
Bed Frame, circa 1760- 1825.

Simmons, Henry.
Family Portrait, circa 1760- 1825.

mbayone@aol.com's
Memorial Quilt for her sister
circa 1998.

Woodburn-Sloan,
Lace Spread, circa late 1800s.

Von Bothmer & Steynmets
Late 18th Century
Delft Chargers

 

Send DearMYRTLE a scanned image (.gif or .jpg format) of your ancestor's quilt, watch, rocking chair, writing table, bible, reading lenses, dinner plate, hair comb. etc. for this special memorial collection. Be sure to include the name of your ancestor and the time period he lived. If you send a photo via snail mail, it cannot be returned. See Contacting DearMYRTLE.

If you'd like more details on a specific heirloom, click on the photo, and you'll be taken to a full page, with details from the family on the ancestor and the historical background. I'll add e-mail links and web addresses whenever possible. 

 

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