tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post283235927781062803..comments2024-03-28T03:47:06.430-07:00Comments on Ephemera: "Spring, Please!" Week - Mizpah MysterySheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-21133739395129127522009-06-05T07:49:48.688-07:002009-06-05T07:49:48.688-07:00Thanks, Anon. Yes, I read about them when I resear...Thanks, Anon. Yes, I read about them when I researched the mark. I'm pretty sure the person who gave it to me had no idea.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-91512751246660113802009-06-01T18:58:17.258-07:002009-06-01T18:58:17.258-07:00Mizpah brooches are very special. Mizpah is actua...Mizpah brooches are very special. Mizpah is actually from somewhere in the Bible and it means "The Lord watch over thee and me when we are absent one from the other". We have had one in our family for many generations, given to the bride from her mother and the one I wore has passed from my grandmother to my granddaughter. Treasure it for its meaning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-47885802832893672472009-04-02T23:58:00.000-07:002009-04-02T23:58:00.000-07:00This shape on you is lovely! Something about the p...This shape on you is lovely! Something about the puffed sleeves, I think.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962969068828577028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-11374061471446440112009-04-02T18:20:00.000-07:002009-04-02T18:20:00.000-07:00I felt very girly in this, Alison. The skirt has a...I felt very girly in this, Alison. The skirt has amazing movement. It's a gorgeous pin. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Bonnie, thanks! I think this is newer than then, and hey, we all date ourselves. <BR/><BR/>Tina, so glad you like them - I love the shape. Yep, the brooch is a winner.<BR/><BR/>Yay, Carollyne! I don't recall peep toe turquoise, but I do have a pair of very 50s looking round toe shoes with Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-25577411111573737602009-04-02T15:29:00.000-07:002009-04-02T15:29:00.000-07:00I remember this brooch! I got it for you because y...I remember this brooch! I got it for you because you have (had?) a pair of turquoise shoes, the ones with the peep toes. And the warm colours reminded me of your hair. Funny the things you remember. So pleased to see it!<BR/>Carollyne<BR/>http://www.carollyne.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-61169855750954474692009-04-02T11:51:00.000-07:002009-04-02T11:51:00.000-07:00The shoes made my heart melt a little and then I k...The shoes made my heart melt a little and then I kept scrolling down and saw The Brooch. Fabulous! Want, want, want!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831243896567542815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-58282625436002801252009-04-02T07:39:00.000-07:002009-04-02T07:39:00.000-07:00The Scots would be proud of you - as the pin look ...The Scots would be proud of you - as the pin look great with your new jacket. Those were very common in the late 50s, early 60s. Oops, date myself! Have a super day.<BR/>Bbonniecarmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11728755467404821156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-69412430317930424272009-04-02T06:25:00.000-07:002009-04-02T06:25:00.000-07:00That is a springy outfit. I love the jacket. The...That is a springy outfit. I love the jacket. The pin is really stunning and unique. I love it.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447252967846432732noreply@blogger.com