Get Your Vintage Thinking Caps On

I've been going through my stash and listing like crazy. On both Etsy AND the dreaded ebay. I have some things I think may do well in an auction-type environment, so I'm taking the plunge.

Here are a couple of things I was holding off listing until it got closer to Easter. Yeah, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

This oh-so-sweet carrying case was my lone purchase at an estate sale.

The edges are worn and shabby, and the latch doesn't stay shut…

…but the graphics are adorable!

Inside was this… this… thing. At first I thought it was a hand-painted bib, but that baby's head would have to be teeny-tiny to fit through the 3-inch opening!

Then I realized there was no opening at all on the bottom, so no, it's not a bib.

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It's in excellent condition, no holes or tears, and I'm guessing from the design that it's from the 1930s. But WHAT is it? Do you know?

I even called in an expert for her opinion. I'll let you know what Oodles and Oodles thinks it is after you all weigh in.

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This piggy baby rattle was also inside. I don't know about you, but this thing would give me nightmares. Bacon-themed nightmares, but nightmares nonetheless.

Comments

[Shanna]

It looks like a pajama or dirty clothes holder that you hang on a hanger. I have one that it shaped like a doll that was my grandma's from way back when. I love your finds. So jealous of good digging sales that others seem to find.

[Lynn at Cottage and Creek]

I just found your blog and loved my visit. You have a fun way with words and it all makes for a fun time. I know what you mean about Ebay. I used to list there but like Etsy much better. But like you, I sold some auction-worth things on Ebay before Christmas. I failed to put a reserve on some prized Fiestaware and got burned. So be careful. Add a reserve if you know your things are highly collectable. Off to check out your Etsy shop.
Lynn at Cottage and Creek

[stephanie]

HAHA! Bacon themed nightmares. love it. :)

[Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces]

I'm thinking it goes onto a hanger and is a clothespin bag...fun finds!

[barbara]

I don't think I've ever been called an expert before. Weeping.

[Maria (Magia Mia)]

If those are openings on each side, Humpty looks like a holder for clothespins, and the hole on top is for the hanger to slip through. (?)

[Annette]

Well...if there are holes on the sides, maybe a hanger fits in and you hang it up to keep dirty cloths or diaper pins or something?? I really have no idea...just trying to guess. Good luck!
Annette

[Bliss]

I already have bacon themed nightmares, must of started when I was a babe in the crib with a rattle like that!

I think the "thing" is.... Humpty Dumpty. Other than that, he'd give me nightmares too, but at least then I'd be dreaming of bacon and eggs.

~Bliss~

[Sheryl Remy]

Maybe it was used a a burp cloth.