Among all of the many items that my Grandma has collected over the years, Shawnee’s Corn King Dishes rank the highest. In 1956 she worked 5 1/2 days a week and made $25. Out of that $25 she would set aside enough money to buy one piece of the corn dishes at the Poteau 5 & 10.
image by Ruby Jewel Studio
image by Ruby Jewel Studio
image by Ruby Jewel Studio
image by Ruby Jewel Studio
Any time she goes to an antique store she searches for the corn, just to see how much it is going for now. Throughout the past 55 years she has collected at least one of every single piece…..let’s be real…probably multiples!
image by Ruby Jewel Studio
image by Ruby Jewel Studio
And that’s only a sampling! It’s so great getting to see something that has been collected over time. It kind of makes me wonder what I have that might still be around in 55 years…….unfortunately I don’t think my shoe collection will last that long!
If you do have some great collections, remember to check out Dawn’s post about collections from June.
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Alayna is a lifestyle photographer who also practices commercial and residential interior design. She loves utilizing vibrant color in both her designs and her photography. She also has a passion for travel, seeking out new experiences, places and cultures to capture with her camera and to influence her designs. Alayna married her high school sweetheart and loves to cook, finding joy in family favorites as well as her own creations. A bargain hunter by nature, she thinks that good design can come in all mediums, price points and styles and should be available to everyone.
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This is insane. I love it!
I’m envious of your Grandmother’s collection! I also collect Shawnee Corn, but I don’t have nearly as many pieces as she does. I’m most envious of her cookie jar and large pitchers! Does she use her corn dishes? I use mine at any opportunity and have posted tablescape photos on my blog.
Funny, I also collect the forest green depression glasses your grandmother has. I love and use mine as frequently as possible!
Thanks for sharing these photos. I’m inspired to continue collecting.
Love this post, Alayna! Wondering if I have collected anything my grandchildren will value in future years.
It’s corntastic!
Cindy, she has a few pieces that she uses, but mostly it is for everyone to look at. I wouldn’t mind having a dinner party using it sometime!
What is your blog? We will have to check out your tablescape photos.