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40 YEAR OLD STOCKINGS - AND NOT ONE HOLE!!



 These Christmas stockings were the first ones I ever bought for my children who are
now 38 and 42 years old.  I've put them away all these years and digging them out has brought  back a flood of memories.  As you can see, they were more like dolls with a hook at the top for hanging and the little pouch in front was for slipping in little presents.  I found them at a Hallmark store that was designed to specifically showcase Christmas things.  Isn't this trip down memory lane a hoot!

Warmest greeting to you all!

Jo

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  1. Julie MarieNovember 30, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Hello Jo.... oooh how wonderful! And what precious memories those stockings hold! Bisous... Julie Marie

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  2. UnknownNovember 30, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    This is the best! Memories are so beautiful.
    Happy VCM to ya

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  3. JudiNovember 30, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    They are really cute and with all the shopping I've done in Hallmark, I have never seen them before. Thanks for sharing Jo. Judi

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  4. anythinggoeshereNovember 30, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    i love that you shared something that is so personal to you! Great memories. xo Joan

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  5. Vintage Blue StudioNovember 30, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Those are great and I can't believe they were Hallmark items!

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  6. LBPNovember 30, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    What adorable stockings! I have never seen any shaped like dolls. Too cute!!

    Linda

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  7. ★Carol★November 30, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Those stockings are so cute! And I like the idea of that Hallmark just having Christmas things. I bet that was pretty neat!
    Happy VCM!
    Carol

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  8. SandraNovember 30, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    I have never seen anything like them...they are a hoot!

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  9. Anne LorysDecember 1, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Those stockings are so precious, how wonderful that you've hung on to them all these years!
    Thank you so much for entering my giveaway, best of luck!
    Anne

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  10. Cristine's StoryDecember 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Love the stockings! Oh how I wish you could go on the tour Saturday. I think it's going to be a blast. We'll have to meet up sometime.

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  11. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Wow it is a small blog world! We are on Bierney Creek Road. Maybe I'll see you next summer.
    Thanks for becoming a follower. That makes my day.

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  12. Auntie CakeDecember 1, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    What fun it must have been to pull those out! Love them!
    Kate

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