Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Fun On The Farm Rednesday

(Please visit Sue at It's A Very Cherry World for more Rednesday fun!)

Wishing everyone a lovely Rednesday!

This Rednesday I'm sharing a book with you that belonged to my uncle when he was a little boy. The book is entitled "Fun On The Farm" by John Y. Beaty, published in 1933. It's pretty beat up, so I gather it was much loved by my uncle and by his siblings that followed.



Isn't the bookplate darling? I love that he signed his name. Is it just me or does the cottage and flowers make one think of Mary Englebreit?!

It's full of the most charming photos ...

(The text reads "One day Grandma let Frances play with some baby chicks. You can see these chicks were not afraid, no matter where Frances put them.)

(Now that's car pooling!)





(Another cute caption, "Hugh Prentice Aikman and his Jersey calf are both happy. You can easily tell why. The calf is getting his supper and Hugh is getting his picture taken.")

20 comments:

  1. What a great vintage red book. You have a very interesting and informative post today.

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  2. Hi LV!
    You're so sweet, I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. Wishing you a wonderful birthday tomorrow!

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  3. There aren't really any kick bang movies I'm dying to see right now anywhere that i know of.
    So we're off to see Cindi Lauper tomorrow in Solvang instead....groovy music concerts and wine tasting and art are what's on my entertainment schedule for this month.That bookplate is particularly captivating and makes me think of Kate Greenway.
    xoxox
    topangamaria

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  4. I absolutely love the pics
    in this book , adorable !
    Blessings,
    ~Myrna

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  5. Hi Maria!
    How fun to go to Solvang for a concert! I didn't realize there was a venue up there. I love Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time is still one of my all time favs. I'm so envious, sounds like a wonderful weekend! We're such losers. We're getting the house wired to the hilt to keep out the meanies and trying to put the house back together - where did all this stuff come from?!
    Have fun!
    Sally xoxoox

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  6. Hi Myrna!
    You're a sweetie, I'm so glad you enjoyed the pictures. I thought they were so cute.
    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  7. Sally,
    I love to see all your books and paper stuff. The bookplate on this book is so cute. The pic's are really sweet too.Love the cover as well. Hope things have settled down in your neighborhood. It finally cooled down here today-tomorrow it's supposed to be about 93. Seems like a cold wave!

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  8. how sweet and adorable. i love vintage children's books! thanks for sharing!

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  9. Hi Leslie!
    Yippie! I'm so glad it was a brisk 93 for you today, must have felt down right nippy teehee! Good gosh, how long has it been since you've been under 90 degrees? I think I'd lose my mind. I like warm, but I don't do well in hot.
    I was all in a dither trying to find something for Rednesday. Glad you enjoyed the pictures and bookplate, I thought they were so sweet.
    We're getting all decked out here tomorrow complete with panic buttons, ay yi yi. I hope to cease being a nervous wreck one of these days.
    Happy Rednesday!
    Sallyy

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  10. Hi reprise!
    Thanks so much for visiting! I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself.

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  11. That book looks like something every kid in the world would want to read, or just look at! Cute bookplate, too!

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  12. Hi Sue!
    So good to see you and I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself here.

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  13. What a darling book, love the pics, and thanks for visiting...hugs...cleo

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  14. Priceless photos, thanks for sharing Sue. I love the kids on the horse...it's like VietNamese traveling on motorbikes. :-)

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  15. What an adorable book! Those pictures are great! Looks like your family certainly enjoyed the book, I would have!
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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  16. What a wonderful family treasure, the pictures are so sweet! Thanks for stopping by my blog, Nan

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  17. Lovely images in that book! What a lovely blog you have too.

    Have a great week,

    LOLA:)
    btw My Rednesday post: “Can you give me directions?” Do stop by!

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  18. There's a chumash casino right on the outskirts of Solvang, so one can have
    a little naughty with the nice...lol
    That's where cindi is singing tonight,
    the Greek tomorrow night. And you're
    no loser. You've always got juicy plans.
    And I don't plan to lose when i tango
    with the one armed bandits
    xoxox
    topangamaria

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  19. Vintage books are my weakness-- enjoyed seeing this one!

    thanks for the visit!

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