Monday, June 21, 2010

MMM - Something Old

My paper collage was made for Something Old, the theme for Mixed Media Monday this week. I used background paper made from various stray mists and sprays from other projects. I also used various old pages from books and such (RAK from Rosie of Devon). The main image is of Uncle Robert and his bride Aunt Lorraine. The little one is my aunt Anne, who turned 80 this year.

This wedding must have been beautiful. The only picture shows a large wedding party, with the ladies in gorgeous gowns. Aunt Lorraine's bridal gown appears to have lots of wonderful lace on in. It was a real gown with long lace sleeves, not the ballroom type gown that passes for a wedding gown these days.

In the olden days no one expected that a marriage would end before the death of one of the couple. This one lasted till Aunt Lorraine died in her sixties.  Uncle Robert left us shortly afterwards.
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15 comments:

  1. RosieJune 21, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    Wow, Faye, this is sooo beautiful. love it.

    Rosie

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  2. JanetJune 21, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    Beautiful work made even more lovely because you know the history of the people and even the dress. Wonderful family heirloom piece.

    Janet xx

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  3. DoreenJune 21, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    This is fabulous Faye and what a stunning family group.xxx

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  4. AnnekeJune 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    this is very good composed faye.
    i love the fantastic vintage look on this one

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  5. Stef HJune 21, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    beautiful! they definitely knew how to have great weddings back then!

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  6. indybevJune 21, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you for sharing this very special family photo, and telling us a bit about it. You've provided a beautiful page on which to feature it!

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  7. KristinJune 21, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Oh, what a beautiful piece and tribute! I love the history behind your picture and can only imagine what it would be like to live at that time. Thank you for sharing, Kristin xo

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  8. johannaJune 22, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    how very special!! great piece, faye!

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  9. joannaJune 22, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    What a beautiful piece and a great story. Thanks for sharing this Faye.

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  10. Cindy AdkinsJune 22, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Wow, this is really beautiful, Faye! And how wonderful that this is part of your family's history--it makes it even more meaningful....What a gorgeous piece!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  11. cornishmist - thats me ju xJune 22, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Hi Faye, this is gorgeous, very vintage indeed loving it, you made me laugh with the comment on my blog, yes I do believe she had gained weight but we can soon fix it with a brush of photoshop lol see you tomorrow for the freebie ju x

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  12. My Creative House June 23, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Faye your paper collage is so wonderful, and what a great family image you have used.
    Anni

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  13. carolynJune 23, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    Love the feel of this piece, Faye. Beautiful!

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  14. MerrieJune 23, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Happy Birthday Auntie *hugs*

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  15. DianeJune 24, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    What a beautiful piece, Faye! I am sure your aunt and uncle would have loved it. Diane

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