Category Archives: historical

Short Story: The Gift

Posted on January 8, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

(Based on the tea set I found- see post below. As far as I know the historical facts are true) The water is already cold in the basin.  There are a few pockets of warmth left under cups that are … Continue reading →

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Children’s Tea Set: Passed Down through the Generations

Posted on January 7, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

All of the Stoughton girls, including my great- great gran Jane Stoughton were, born in the early 1800’s.  That is almost 210 years in the family-cool!  Chances are that great- great Aunt Mary gave these dishes to gran when her … Continue reading →

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Preparing for War in 1914: the Questionnaire

Posted on January 6, 2011 by brushedwithmystery
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What Were they Reading to their Children?!

Posted on January 5, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

I found an interesting little book in one of my gran’s trunks.  Her father gave it to her when she was a little girl.  It was printed in what looks to be 1897. After some research, I have found that … Continue reading →

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New Years 1856

Posted on December 31, 2010 by brushedwithmystery

Half of the day was spent trying to decipher ONE letter from Jane Stoughton ( great great gran) to her sisters at 4 Hales Cottage Exhibit A: Does it look like a puzzle to you?  My eyes still ache!   I … Continue reading →

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