Preserving Memories
My favorite Grandma passed away last month. My Grandma and me were very close and I was very depressed after she passed, although I believe she is in a better place now.
My Grandma knew me well because we emailed frequently from the time I was a junior in high school. She knew I had done genealogy work for the family and that I collected antiques, particularly dresses and patterns of 1940’s dresses (my favorite era). When she died, she left me in her will her antique china tea cups and saucers, family photographs, some old patterns, and a family Bible that recorded the births and deaths of family members.
I cherished the photographs, as well as the other items. However, I was disappointed that only one tea cup and saucer were in one piece after years of use and a reckless shipping trip. It was a beautiful piece, with gold and amber paintings of flowers on it.
I talked to my Mom about finding the missing pieces and she recommended looking through china replacement dish services. With very little information about the brand or manufacturer, I began searching for the other pieces of the set. Luckily, I found an online search database that let me search by pictures. After some work, I found the missing pieces. Now I have priceless family possessions that I can pass on to my children and grandchildren.