My mom and I went on a morning outing this last Wednesday to downtown Clovis, which is a quaint little place that has small town vibes – AND filled with many antique shops!!! We went into two, and I came across this little gem that I bought for a whopping $8:
I love colonial-style figurines, and also, the history nerd in me geeked out when I spotted what was written on the bottom (although slightly scribbled out): Made in Occupied Japan. This means this was manufactured anytime between after WWII ended (1945) to 1952!
Speaking of history nerd, I’m currently reading a biography on Calvin Coolidge, who was our 30th U.S. President from 1923-1929. Who knew that amidst the roaring twenties, the president presiding was ultra old-fashioned and a conservative man of few words?
I’m very much enjoying learning about Silent Cal (as he was nicknamed), and thus far, I can’t help but smile at his witty sense of humor. At an event, he was approached by a guest who said to him, “I made a bet with someone that I’d get you to say more than two words tonight.” Mr. Coolidge’s response?
“You lose.”
Rocking the My Melody look today!!! 💕
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Clovis sounds charming! And your figurine is a fab find all the way around; I’ve never seen anything that was “Made in occupied Japan.” Of course, I love your My Melody purse (she’s my favorite Sanrio character), and Silent Cal seems like an interesting individual indeed. I too love his comeback to the person betting that he would say more than two words. Classic! 🌎🎀
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My Melody is so cute; she’s my favorite, too!! Thanks for the comment! 💕
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What a great historical find. That dude lost his bet.
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😁❤️
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Such a great outfit 🥰 And that is a really cool find! So interesting to have an item from that era. You’re always reading the coolest books too 😊 I’d like to request a tour of your library, please! Haha ❤️
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Haha, awww, thank you so much!!! 💖
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What a.great.find Samantha. I’ve just started a book about life right after the war in Japan. I love the Japanese culture. And the rebuilding after ww 2 I find facinating. So I’m leaving Irish history for awhile and delving into that.
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The book you’re reading sounds awesome!! The Japanese culture is so fascinating – especially that period in time! 📖💖
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