Boots

I had a pair of winter boots like these, even the same brand name. They were big and clunky but they were in style!

Colonel Saunders Bank

I don't remember if we actually had one of these or if I wanted one. I do remember the wall at Kentucky Fried Chicken lined off with these plastic banks. Kentucky Fried Chicken was a treat at our house, we only had it in the summer when we were on holidays or if it was someone's birthday.

Hole Punch

Probably an odd thing to remember from my childhood, but my father had a hole punch just like this in the top drawer of his filing cabinet. We'd play office or school and use it.

Salt and Pepper Set

Captain Pepper and Old Salty, a set of salt & pepper shakers in my mother's collection.

Alas, Babylon

One of the better books I read in high school.

Wait For Marcy Book

Another book that I don't remember reading but I saw in my older sister's bookshelf. Look at the price, only 75¢. You can't get a newspaper for that price these days.

Doll Cakes

My aunt (who lived next door) made cakes of all kinds. Growing up we always had a special cake for our birthday. She also made wedding cakes. When her daughter got married each bridesmaid had a cake that looked like her in front of them at the head table. The pans and doll bodies are for sale on eBay, I'm showing a photo from the 70's to show the cakes my aunt made (my 2 older sisters were bridesmaids at my cousin's wedding, these are their cakes).

Graduation Hats

I think all of my sisters and I got one of these when we graduated from high school. A little grad hat that could hold trinkets.

Kermit the Frog

My sister's boyfriend gave her this when she was in university (and I was in junior high school). I wanted one just like it! There was velcro on his feet and hands so you could pose him.

Avon Lamp Perfume Bottle

I remember seeing this in the bathroom cupboard although I don't remember anyone ever using the perfume.

French Fry Cutter

My mother had a french fry cutter just like this one, she used it for making french fries and also for cutting up beets when she would bottle them (which I hated by the way).

Wuthering Heights

There must be hundreds of editions of Wuthering Heights, this is the copy my sister owned. I read it when I was in high school but I don't remember anything about it.

Pipe Salt & Pepper Set

Another unique set of salt & pepper shakes from Mom's collection.

Eaton's Catalouge

I get a kick looking at the fashions from the 70's. I am sure back then I thought they were quite glamorous!

Baby Doll

I had a doll very similar to the one in the middle. So far I haven't found the exact one on eBay. My doll had the same short blonde hair, the same face, the same pink bunting bag. But her little jacket was also pink. I remember picking her out of the Sears Christmas catalogue when I was in grade 2 and I remember bringing her to school after Christmas for Show-and-Tell.

The Other Side of the Mountain

My sister had these books and I remember reading them. There was a movie made about this true story.

Desk Coasters

I can't remember if it was Mom or my aunt who owned these coasters. The holder was an old fashioned school desk.

Tom & Jerry Book

I think this was my brother's book. It was a "big-little" book which meant it was smaller than an average book but very fat with lots of pages.

Chalet Jewelry Box

My aunt owned this jewelry box. It played music when the roof was lifted. I loved looking at it and wanted one just like it.

Clackers/Knockers

These were known by several names. I never owned a pair, my mother said they were too dangerous, but the girl just down the street had a set (I think they were blue or green). I tried them a few times but could never get the right rhythm going to get them to knock against each other as fast as she could. The balls were made of glass I believe and I am sure she got a few bruises from them.