Grrrsday

 

Miscellaneous Crafts - Washcloth Gifts from 1970

 

From Pack-O-Fun magazine, November 1977, an array of animals to make from washcloths wrapped around a bar of soap.  Fun idea for a housewarming or baby shower.

Left-click to enlarge.

A Distinct Lack of Congruence

 

There has to be a reason today is both International Bagpipe Day and National Napping Day.

Caturday!

 

A Cliche But He Pulled It Off

 He went as Fluffy the 3-Headed Dog and I was Hagrid.  Half the second grade came as Ron, Harry or Hermione, so he had his picture taken a lot.

Quote of the Day

 

More history than ever is today being revised or invented by people who do not want the real past, but only a past that suits their purpose.  ~ Eric Hobsbawm

Grrrsday

 

Photoshopped but timely.

Vintage Tatting - A Floral Edge from 1948

 

From Workbasket magazine, May 1948.  Left-click to enlarge; this particular issue is "pending" at the Antique Pattern Library, so the above is a scan from my personal copy.

Vintage Magazines - The Delineator, November, 1919

 This lovely Edwardian lady isn't attending a Mardi-Gras ball, but she looks as though she could be.

Caturday!