Thursday, December 30, 2010

Here she Is.......

 Miss America!!! Yeah right!!!
I know I have been slacking in posts , but with the holidays there just was not enough time.

 So....... what to show , what to show.....
How about this traveling beauty kit? I got this at an auction a few years back and really have not done anything with it but store it.


Brush, mirrror, and comb all have their special place to prevent moving.

The inner lining is a little dirty but I'm afraid of trying to clean it since it seems to be silk(?)

The handle is also showing signs of dry rot so I do not pick it up by its handle to prevent it from breaking.

Inside the tag reads Miss America travel companion. Was this a token to contestants or just a sponsored item? No clue. I never found another one or even any mention of it in my research. Not that I did a big search though.


No matter it is still something I like no matter what its history.
Joining these parties:
Colorado Lady,

Brambleberry Cottage,



Faith, Grace and Crafts,


Common Ground,

 and My Romantic Home.
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16 comments:

  1. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogDecember 30, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    i absolutely love it! so pretty! i would be afraid to try cleaning the silk too..

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  2. LVDecember 30, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    I agree with you. It is a very nice bag and still full of all those goodies. I am sure parts of it could be repaired, but might take away from the originality of it.

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  3. PostcardyDecember 30, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Your beauty kit is a beauty.

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasDecember 30, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    This is such a beautiful set and you are so lucky to have something so stunning!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 30, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    This is gorgeous. I'm out there hunting down treasures all the time and I've never seen anything quite like this before, I love the color. Thanks for sharing. I hopped over from Brambleberry Cottage.

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  6. viridianDecember 30, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Wonderful! You might like the fashion 'dolls' by John Burbidge I am featuring on my blog - http://viridian61.blogspot.com/

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  7. time worn interiorsDecember 30, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Miss America is amazing! Things like that always make me wonder who used them, how long was their hair, was is a gift or did they buy it for themselves, you know what I mean! Thanks for sharing! Have a Happy New Year
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  8. DoniDecember 31, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    What a gorgeous set! It seems to be such a one-of-a-kind set that you do wonder if it was made for the pagaent don't you? And the material behind it I've used for curtain valances and pillows in my master bedroom! Great choice!!
    Thanks for joining me for Pearls and Lace Thursday! Hope to see more of your beauties!!
    Blessings, Doni

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  9. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeDecember 31, 2010 at 4:26 AM

    This is a gorgeous set... I've never seen one in it's on case before!!! Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year!
    Blessings~~ Daphne

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  10. Hootin AnniDecember 31, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    I'm wondering now just how much of those would be considered 'weapons' these days trying to board a plane with the security they now have. Beautiful set.

    My Show n Tell Link---where it's kinda fodder for the National Enquirer Tabloids. Do stop by if you can, I'd love your opinion.

    Happy New Year

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  11. MargieDecember 31, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    What a unique set! I've never seen any like it before either. I have seen other things with "Miss America" on it before, it may just be what the Franklin Company named that particular item OR it could be a special set just for the pageant! I wonder if there is any documentation of that kind of thing by the Miss America Pageant organization? That would be very interesting to check into, wouldn't it?

    Have a Happy New Year!

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 31, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Terry, This is really amazing. I have'nt seen one like it. It really is in great shape. Pretty to display in a bath or bedroom. Thanks for linking up to VIF, have a wonderful New Year!!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  13. AnnaDecember 31, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    That's a fun find, I love the color!

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  14. lvroftiquesJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    What a pretty set! I love how it looks so utilitarian on the outside but opens to all that lucious purple silk! What a luxurious treat to brush your hair it must have been. I'm crazy for all things romantic and victorian myself *winks* Vanna

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  15. Gail @ Victorian at HeartJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Your "Miss America" travel companion is such a great find. This set of vanity items are great for display. I love your blog content and I'm now a follower. I look forward to checking out more of your posts. Happy New Year

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  16. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Gorgeous! OK, fess up - you really live in an antique store, right? ;) You always have such pretty vintage items to share.

    Thanks for linking to my party. I hope you had a blessed Christmas and a good start to the new year.

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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