Roadsmith
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posted on January 12, 2005 11:27:27 PM new
A deceased elderly relative (b. 1910) left this with her jewelry. It's a little drawstring lace bag, 4" long, with a drawstring that snaps together, about 10" long. I'm guessing it's to carry valuables in a bosom, like on a trip or such, but this is only a guess. Can't be a falsie, as there's only one.
Sigh. Okay, hit me with your best jokes, and then let's be serious!!!
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sparkz
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posted on January 12, 2005 11:32:58 PM new
If it's big enough for a man's hand to fit in, I might have a couple of suggestions 
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parklane64
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posted on January 12, 2005 11:38:08 PM new
Your twin?
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classicrock000
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posted on January 13, 2005 01:43:02 AM new
ask maggie-im sure she has a couple of these
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pmelcher
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posted on January 13, 2005 02:43:01 AM new
You are right, it is to hold valuables and attached to the bra straps and nestled in between the bosoms. They still make these but in plastic now.
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minniestuff
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posted on January 13, 2005 05:37:56 AM new
I bought one of these for my Mom before she left on a trip to New Orleans and she carried her money, 2 credit cards, Driver's license and her wedding ring when she was dancing with the "Mardi Gras". That was about all that would fit into it. I had heard from a travel agent friend that these pouches were the way to go as there is alot of theft during Mardi Gras.
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classicrock000
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posted on January 13, 2005 05:50:23 AM new
"You are right, it is to hold valuables and attached to the bra straps and nestled in between the bosoms."
if this was actually nestled between someones bosoms,count me in as a bidder.
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maggiemuggins
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posted on January 13, 2005 06:19:40 AM new
No.. you are wrong.. it's a pecker warmer, although this one is lace we used to knit them for our boyfriends in high school..lOl
Maggie
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tomwiii
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posted on January 13, 2005 06:48:05 AM new
Tis a little known (and totally worthless) fact that in Elbonia, they're made from Yak scrotum -- kinda tit-for-yak??
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classicrock000
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posted on January 13, 2005 07:03:37 AM new
" Tis a little known (and totally worthless) fact that in Elbonia, they're made from Yak scrotum -- kinda tit-for-yak??"
ahhhhh if thats the case, I just withdrew my bid.
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Roadsmith
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posted on January 13, 2005 08:20:05 AM new
Sorry, duplicate post.
[ edited by Roadsmith on Jan 13, 2005 08:22 AM ]
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Roadsmith
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posted on January 13, 2005 08:21:33 AM new
You guys are too much!
Okay, pmelcher, I like your explanation. But exactly how would it attach to bra straps? I'm technologically challenged, engineering-wise, and cannot figure it out.
And thanks, Maggie, for brightening my day with YOUR suggestion. Food for thought.
Any idea of this item's age?
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Is it true that the only difference between a yard sale and a trash pickup is how close to the road the stuff is placed?
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minniestuff
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posted on January 13, 2005 08:53:32 AM new
If this is like my Mom's, you attach it to one bra strap and tuck it in your bra between your booblets...
[ edited by minniestuff on Jan 13, 2005 08:59 AM ]
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ltray
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posted on January 13, 2005 04:58:32 PM new
From the looks of the lace and snaps, yours is probably from the 50's or 60's.
BTW, it is snapped wrong. Open it up. One strap should snap back into itself. That way each strap can be connected around a bra strap.
Boring little Factoid...This "style" originated in the 1800's. The original design was tied around the waist and stored underneath the skirt. Victorian skirts did not have pockets, therefor this little bag was a safe place for traveling money, hiding jewelry from highway men, etc.
A new way to use it, place your crystals and stones in it. (No Classic, I'm not talking to you!) A great way to keep those healing energies close to your skin.
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classicrock000
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posted on January 13, 2005 06:01:42 PM new
ltray-I cant believe you said that! I have no idea what you're talking about(eyeroll)
Yo Roadsmith-if ya really wanna get some bids and leave no doubt what its used for,why dont you put it on and show a pic with it
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Roadsmith
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posted on January 13, 2005 06:07:16 PM new
I'm laughing!
Thanks, everybody for your help. I'll list it this Sunday night. I just found a category in Everything Else - Personal Security - and I'll put it there and in women's lingerie.
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Is it true that the only difference between a yard sale and a trash pickup is how close to the road the stuff is placed?
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replaymedia
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posted on January 13, 2005 06:48:38 PM new
No, it's a Merkin Bag.
You might be inclined to ask "What is a Merkin?"
This site says it all:
http://www9.general-hosting.com/kctrln/SXM-Info/SXM-Beaches/amc/
Funny you don't see THESE on eBay?
And yes, as far as I can tell this is "for real".
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[ edited by replaymedia on Jan 13, 2005 06:50 PM ]
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tomwiii
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posted on January 13, 2005 07:04:02 PM new
Yo! ReRun!
Thanks for that Pubic Service announcement!
Yer merkin left me smirking...
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meowmix71
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posted on January 13, 2005 07:27:07 PM new
Replay,
I almost fell out of my chair laughing so hard. I'm still trying to catch my breath.
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sanmar
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posted on January 13, 2005 08:16:22 PM new
I thought that was when you could lay your cheek against it & not get slapped. That is really nice in the middle of a cold night.
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ltray
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posted on January 13, 2005 09:11:59 PM new
Darn! I knew GG would publish those pictures some day!!!
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