Mosaic Monday

This pair of overalls was **free** at one of the garage sales I went to this weekend. They were the only "man" item in a closet full of vintage women's clothes. Some, vintage AWESOME, some vintage not so awesome. Yes, they were all free. I did take a few of them. I'm pretty sure that these were the woman's overalls, not her deceased husbands.

There are patches on patches on patches...all neatly hand stitched. I suppose I'll just hang these in my storage room down stairs for now. I was told the grand daughter's took all of the vintage jewelry. I think they missed the best treasure. Maybe I'm romanticizing these, but they are my treasure now to romanticize all I want. I walked this home peering deeply into her very dusty and musty life and saw what she had or more importantly what she didn't have. She just recently entered into a nursing home. The daughter in law offered information and you can't help but overhear family chatter as you walk the house. I feel oddly humbled to have these now.

More mosaics to be found here at Mary's Little Red House.

10 comments

VeeJune 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM
They sure do tell a story... I hope that you find a neat way to display them for the treasure they are.
LorrieJune 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM
You have chosen an item that tells a lot about the person it belonged to.
amy of studio four cornersJune 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM
the care that was taken in the mending always amazes me - with the attention to detail, you can tell this was a person who didn't go rushing around from project to project - a lesson to be learned! your photos are wonderful!
trash talkJune 13, 2011 at 1:33 PM
I'm humbled too by the time spent mending these instead of just running to a nearby Walmart and buying more. A lesson learned from a pair of worthy overalls.
Debbie
PondsideJune 13, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Lovingly hand-stitched. We could learn a lot by looking at these overalls and thinking of the work they represent on many levels.
MargaretJune 14, 2011 at 10:10 AM
I love these, great texture and a wonderful hint of a much loved past! Great mosaic Mx
~*~Patty SJune 15, 2011 at 6:39 AM
ooo Jill...it is so beautiful that you rescued these...they certainly do have a story to tell...your mosaic is wonderfully done too

it really warms my heart to know you've already given the overalls a place of honor

I was so inspired the other day when I saw your wonderful creative space and spied a big star made out of a folding wooden measuring stick (name?) ... I told Mr Magpie about it and handed him the wooden measure and I now have a super star too...thank you for inspiring me on many levels!
oxo
The Summer Kitchen GirlsJune 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM
We're glad you rescued them Jill! It is so interesting to go to sales & hear about the person that owned all of the items! These overalls were well loved - THAT is for sure!
JaneJune 15, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Yes, the stories those coveralls could tell!! I love how you've captured the images in sepia tones....it's just right for the patched and loved coveralls.
Jane
UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM
I have taken up a love of mending lately .... We are a disposable society - but as these overalls attest - that is new for us. I want to go back to roots. I agree that you found the treasure!!