Times Past by auntietk
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This clock belonged to my Great-Grandmother. (My mother's mother's mother, for those of you keeping track at home!) I remember it sat on a table against the wall in her kitchen when I was a kid.
She always had horehound candy in a covered cut-glass dish. She cooked on a wood-fired stove, but had a very modern refrigerator with a foot pedal so you could open the door even if your hands were full. The shelves in the fridge were half circles, and swung out.
The light switches in her house were push-buttons, and you really had to push 'em hard! They made a very satisfying "click" when the switch engaged. One button for "on" (which had a white circle on the front) and one for "off" (which was black).
She had an oil stove for heat, an old radio that sat on the floor, a treadle sewing machine, and a Bakelite telephone. She spoke both German and English, cooked potato pancakes, and made embroidered pillow cases. She liked to drink hot water. She always had a vegetable garden.
She didn't die until I was 20 years old, and I remember her well.
Times Past.
The clock now sits in my brother's house in the bookcase next to the fireplace.
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Edit note to those of you wondering about horehound candy: There's a nice bit of information here (When you link over, you'll have to scroll down to find it.)
Comments (49)
JillianElf
The story is as beautiful as this relic. You have brought both alive for me. Simply wonderfull TT....I wonder if people will remember when we are past time? Hugs to you, :)
uk601
Excellent shot of this nice old clock.
witch_1612
Wonderful Picture!!!
goodoleboy
Superlative capture of this old clock, replete with warm colors, elegant engraving, fine clarity, and lighting effects, Tara! And your narrative vis-a-vis your great grandmother, with her cutting edge technology kitchen appliances, was most interesting and nostalgic. But, what exactly is horehound candy? Sounds libidinous.
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely keepsake ~
npauling
Isn't it wonderful to remember the great memories and this is a lovely old clock and in nice colours.
jocko500
a wonderful shot of this clock
Lunastar
Lovely clock, I had one like that I passed on to my daughter. It too belonged to my grandmother.
nongo
She sounds like a GREAT grandma!!!!!! Love your story & memories of times gone by... excellent!!!!
vaggabondd
Awesome title and story to go along with the great clock. Very nice
Cytisus
Very Beautiful capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sirvictor
great picture of a beautiful clock, I love the story about your great-grand
frankie96
Everyone has a story regarding old times and their associated memories..fun to read some of these here...and a pretty old clock and associated image..
sharky_
Time past with memories never to be forgotten. Aloha
TwoPynts
I love old clocks. This is an ornate beauty! You captured in a very flattering warm glow. Guten Tag! :o)
Richardphotos
you are fortunate to have known her.I never knew any grand parents little lone greats.I hardly knew my father and he was in the same city.my mother would not talk about her relatives and her parents died when she was very young.she did talk about my father's side and nothing good. except one aunt who sent me to college. beautiful clock and your capture is superb
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
alhak
wonderful lighting on this beautiful old time piece Tara, you have capture in beautifully. My granmother had the same things, the old singer treadle machine, gas stove and heater in the shower for hot water which had to be lit everytime you had a bath, ahh memories, wonderful things
bebert
superbe clock, excellent shot !!