I missed a few days of sketching because of this but I was able to catch up yesterday. Couldn't do these pieces of jewelry without adding some color with colored pencil Also couldn't resist including the heart-shaped box that the ring rests in. As always, click on the picture for a larger view.
That ring is one mom received for Christmas in 1951 - before I was born. I love it when I can find pictures from long ago of objects I still have. This is a scan of a slide, thus the poor quality, but you can clearly see the ring on her finger along with a compact and lipstick holder that were also Christmas gifts that year. I do remember those but no idea what happened to them. I suspect the fancy pajamas she's wearing were also Christmas gifts. It was sort of a thing every year to get mom new pajamas, and then me too when I got older. And after gift opening pics like this were also a thing with our family. How about yours?
Well, off to complete my preparations for company . . .
3 comments:
I love the story about your mom's jewelry! Enjoy your company! Jan in WY
When I was in my 20s and flush with money from a real journalism job, I bought my mother a beautiful pale blue silky nightgown and robe set with lace and delicate details. I flew home at Christmas and my dad asked what I got for her. I excitedly told him about how I wanted her to feel luxurious so I bought her the fancy pajamas. Then he said, "She won't use those. Your mother sleeps in the nude"! He said I might as well return them, so I bought her a big wicker plant pot instead at the last minute.
Oh my gosh Sherrie! I bet that info shocked you. Now if I'd been told my dad slept in the nude, I'd not be surprised, but never my mom. However, I bet your mom would have worn those special pjs lounging around on a holiday morning while sipping coffee. :-)
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