our most precious antique 🧥 🧥
before naming our daughter, we asked my grandmother for her blessing in using her mother’s name. 📇
my grandma played it so cool but has since made it clear how special it is for us to remember her mother.
with gifts like this. her mother’s 90+ year old mink coat.
i can’t imagine how special this coat and matching hat must have been to my great grandmother in the 1930’s.
💃🏽🕺🏽the plans made with her coat in mind
i see the strong women in my life reflected in my daughter. it’s the most comforting to know she has so much strength built into her DNA. 🧬 🖤🐣
🧱💨😙my favorite memory is sitting with my great grandmother. we’d chain smoke and drink coffee on her back porch… sit quietly together or chat about the things we knew to be true and what we wondered about.
she knew so much. she taught me to be still.
to find confidence in silence.
i miss her so much and feel so lucky my girl is as cool and loving and wise as she was.
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Antique clothing, especially items like a mink coat, serves not only as fashion statements but also as cherished heirlooms that carry stories of the past. These pieces often hold sentimental value, connecting generations and preserving family history. Mink coats became popular in the early 20th century, symbolizing luxury and class. Many families pass down these items as a way to honor their origins and celebrate their lineage. Caring for such valuable pieces requires attention to detail—hanging them properly helps maintain their shape and prevent damage. Using breathable garment bags is essential to protect these delicate fabrics from dust and moisture, which can lead to mold growth. Beyond mere aesthetics, these efforts ensure that such precious items not only survive the test of time but also continue to evoke memories long after the original owners are gone. Ultimately, vintage items like mink coats are more than just fashion—they are treasures filled with history and emotion. They serve as a reminder of the strong women in our lives and the lessons they impart, making them a meaningful addition to any wardrobe. So, as we pass them down, we honor their legacy, inspiring future generations to appreciate and connect with their roots.
my great grandma had a mink coat that she was given from her great aunt as a future wedding gift (my great grandma was 12 and the aunt was dying) it was supposed to be given to me but it was given away after her death and nobody told me until years later