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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Trunk or Treat?

I fell in love with this old steamer trunk at the auction a few weeks ago...I really wanted to bring her home with me...but so did a lot of other people!  I was so excited when I finally got the bid!
I am going to use it as a coffee table for now and I have a fun Halloween vignette on it.

I'm not really sure how old this trunk is...but I think it is from the 40's or 50's.
This is a special trunk, as it belonged to Dr Moss....one of my daddy's Dr's many years ago.

It was made by Indestructo and I think they made this type of trunk from 1900-1950.   

I have an old Dr's bag on the trunk ......very old and fragile.

    I found it last month at a cute antique shop in Canton Tx...$20.

This is a Rx file from 1956.   
After your prescription was filled, the pharmacist would stick it on this metal "filing system"...pretty simple filing system!

It was a Phillips' Rx File.....no relation to me..lol!

Most of the hundreds of prescriptions that were on this "file" when I bought it, were from $1.50 to $3.75.

I thought this 1914 medical book on "Organ otherapy" would make a great addition to a Halloween vignette!

A scary ghost, a sparkly black rat, and a French pumpkin complete the vignette.

Til next time.....


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40 comments:

  1. GREAT old trunk, Penny. I just love it- xo Diana

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  2. I love it too and the Halloween vignette is wonderful!

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  3. Very lovely. It makes a wonderful coffee table!

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  4. Fantastic trunk, Penny. Love the vignette.

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  5. Oh I love an old trunk, you can just imagine the journeys it has taken ~ Lisa

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  6. What a fantastic trunk and a fun post...I just love old history!

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  7. What a great trunk..... And I love the medicine bag.....really cute!!
    I think I am finally caught up now.... Good thing it was not a busy night at work!! LOL!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  8. Your vignette is amazing as usual. I love the trunk...you always finds treasures!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  9. Fantastic score with the trunk! I love its' vintage look - inside & out, and of course your sweet arrangement on top only adds to its' charm.

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  10. Love the trunk and the doctor's bag. A wickedly good vignette!

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  11. loving that spooky trunk vignette . Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop xo

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  12. Love everything about it! And where did you get that rug?!!!!

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  13. Found your post at Stone Gable and was intrigued by the steam trunk. What a beauty and a treasure! And to think that there's a connection to your family as well. A very pretty vignette and I think it makes a wonderful coffee table.

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  14. Penny, you have such great vintage treasures, and did a wonderful job using them in your Halloween decor. I started a new link party this week called We Call It Olde. It's for anything antique, vintage, or history-related. I'd love for you to join in each week. Starts on Tuesdays but runs all week. This post would be perfect, hope to see you there! Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  15. Penny, that is an awesome display and I love how you actually knew the owner of the trunk! I always think it makes the pieces so much more special when they have a story! I'm so glad you shared at our fall link up! :) Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable

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  16. Penny, that is an awesome display...it's almost theatrical, so much detail. I love the trunk and the fact that you actually knew the owner. I think it makes a piece so much more special when there is a story attached. Thanks so much for sharing it at our fall link up! Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable

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  17. Love love love that trunk! What a great score. Your Halloween vignette is perfect on it! Thanks for sharing at TTF!

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  18. I am looking for a trunk just like that.....yours is a beauty!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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  19. The trunk is fantastic and the vignette you've created is spooktacular!

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  20. Lovely treasures! I love the vintage Dr's bag; it once served a special purpose...

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  21. I love this Penny! I just sold a steamer trunk and an old Dr's bag at a vintage sale that I held for my sis. I loved them, but keep everything. The contents in your bag make it even more of a treasure. Love your fun vignette! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  22. Creepy and fun! Thanks for sharing at Tickled Pink Times Two. Love it Penny.

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  23. The trunk is great, but the old doctor's bag is my favorite. When my son's wife began medical school he searched and searched until he found her a vintage doctor's bag to use.

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  24. Penny you have done it again! I always find myself clicking on your link at party's I attend! Wonderful Trunk! I always adore your photos, everything is so charming!

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  25. What a gorgeous trunk Penny. I love how you put everything together.

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  26. I love your entire vignette!!!! That trunk and Dr. bag are awesome!!!!! Thank you so much for linking up to our Fall Decor Party!!

    Melissa @ Shabby Love

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  27. Looks great! I love your doctor's bag! Thanks for sharing at Share Your Stuff Tuesdays!

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  28. I just love your trunk! I'm looking for a large one to place between twin beds as a nightstand. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. I had one in a similar size that I had to leave behind boo hoo, when we moved to Florida. I used it like you are, as a coffee table. Thanks for the memories!

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  30. Hi Penny, just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC later today.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  31. Love this! It's like going to another time with the trunk and the old letters. Thank you for sharing at All Things Pretty!

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  32. Wonderful vignette.

    Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  33. This vignette is simply AMAZING!!!!! Love love love it!!!!! Thanks for sharing...hope to see you tomorrow! : ) hugs...

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  34. Hi i'm from classyclutter,please to meet you and i see you with bloglovin.Everything you do is beatiful!:)

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  35. Love the trunk and all those letters. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing with Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  36. What a great trunk with a bit of history. Love it! thanks for Sharing with Inspired Sunday at Sunday View.

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