An Open and Shut Case

I thought you might be interested in seeing some more of the stuff pulled out

of the barns and outbuildings—to be "dealt" with, during the

BIG purge.



I had quite a stash of vintage trunks, suitcases, and assorted

storage bins to sift through. 

And you would think that by now, I would

automatically grab the camera for before and after pics.

Unfortunately, I was so caught up in just "getting it done," I forgot to

take a before photo of the rather large stack of
stashed storage containers.

So far, I've eliminated an antique humpback trunk, several vintage suitcases,

a vintage skate case, two antique shoe-salesman cases,

and several old crates.

WHEW!!!

The four pieces you see, in the second image above, are the four I've decided

to keep.  Well, actually, there's a fifth one that sweet son has

expressed an interest in, so I'm not counting it.

I found the pumpkin-colored suitcase at a thrift store, years ago, for a mere $2.00. 

It's a piece of Maxonite Maximillion luggage

 from the very early sixties. 

This vintage piece is from the Samson line—the predecessor to

the very familiar Samsonite luggage line.  I only paid $2.00 for it, as well—

at yet another thrift store.

I really like how the patina has darkened

in certain places, over the years, to a rich blackish-brown. 

This vintage file box—record album sorter—is one of my favorite pieces

of all time.  Both the exterior and interior of it are covered in,

what appears to be, some type of oilcloth.

Its time-weathered patina was perfect when I found it,

but...

the incredible vintage details of this piece were what sold me on it.

I've had this old beauty for so long, I can't even remember exactly how long I've owned it. 

But, I do remember that I found it at one of my favorite

flea markets and only paid $3.00 for it—marked down from $5.00. 

This is the inside of the old trunk you see in the second image above.  It was a more

 recent purchase than the other three—picked up just a few years ago.

The Yankee and I were out one Saturday morning and drove past

a local barn sale.

 

I convinced him to turn around so we could check it out,

and was so glad he consented to do so.

This charming relic of antiquity was tucked under a table,

 fairly obscured by all sorts of junk—and not the good kind either.  

The Yankee retrieved it from

its hiding place and inquired as to my thoughts about it. 

I was more than a little surprised that he even had to ask.

Of course, I wanted it!

And for a whopping $1.00, it was mine.   ; )

Now that I've rediscovered it, I'm considering the various possibilities

of what can be stored in it.

It's loaded with neat little cubbies on both sides—which make it perfect

for storing bits and pieces and tiny treasures.

But now I need to figure out the best things to store in it!  Decisions, decisions!!!

How would you use it?

Well, at least I've whittled down one collection

 and can call this one an open and shut case...

I think!   ; )

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