More collections I don't collect!

I left out some more, so here they are:

Books - I never set out to collect them. The only books I sought out to keep had to do with dolls or paper dolls. My mother's love of books rubbed off on me. She never threw out a book; I rescued one about GWTW that was badly burned. I have given my share a way, and sold a few, but I make sure they go to good homes. My mom introduced me to library sales; she was great at picking out reference books on eclectic subjects. She might mention I had too much of other things, but she never complained about books.

Hankies: Again, my mom, and grandma who crocheted the edges,taught me to love good hankies. They are hard to find now, though one antique shop and a hardware store have them here. I even miss their boxes.I actually used them and washed them well, ironed them, etc., when I was younger. I have favorite sunbonnet patterns and printed examples, tattled examples, silk, men's, lace, miniature. I dress tiny dolls in them and use them as dollhouse bedspreads. Some are even turned into dolls. A few have found their way on quilts.

Quilting, weaving, sewing kits and supplies. These are collected inadvertently, to be used. But, many kits and patterns in themselve are interesting and speak of a certain time.

Albums and boxes; These are of all types, and they hold other treasures. They are collections by necessity. Also, glass jars and cannisters of all types, because they can hold different treasures.

Socks and stockings; the wilder the better, since they are my favorite fashion accessory. Ditto shoes, my second favorite fashion accessory.

Purses and handbags, especially Gucci. I started out with a few miniatures, and my grandmother's reticule. I was always exposed to them, and have a couple old Greek bags, and some ancient wicker hand totes. I love to carry different ones. They became a default collection. Would love to stumble on a Birken, as I once snagged a Chanel at a yard sale.

Next time, new photos and lists of things I do collect! More from The History of Metal Dolls.