Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Recent Finds

I walked into the thrift store yesterday and look what I found...
Isn't this candlestick beautiful? I looked all around for a twin or a vase or some other family member. No luck.
See the cloth heads? What were they originally used for? Wigs? Hats? Display? Function? Do tell...
I like the idea of collecting them...but, my bet is that they will end up at the store.

Happy Tuesday!
~Mindy
Posted by Mindy at 3:59 PM

15 comments:

  1. Rescued Junk by Old Crow FarmFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Mindy, where did you get the heads from. I'm not gonna believe it if you tell me the thrift store too! I want them!! Good find. jojo

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  2. MindyFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    jojo, I did not find them at a thrift store. One was at a flea market and the other in an antique mall. Want them? Email me. ~Mindy

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  3. JaneneFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    I just amazes me what people get rid of!
    It is true what they say...one person's trash is another person's treasure!
    You truly found yourself a treasure!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    I've seen a picture of one of those heads wearing a wig and sitting on a shelf. I don't it that is its proper use, but that's what I know.

    -FringeGirl

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Oh! Mindy I love that candlestick! It's so French Country and Old World Style...love it!!!

    Lisa:o)

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  6. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Mindy,
    That candlestick is gorgeous! I think I remember my cousin having some heads like that way back when to hold her wigs - I think she called them "falls" (just the back part), brings back some giggles. I'm sure they'll look wonderful wherever where home ends up being - haven't seen them forever!
    Happy night,
    ~Tracie

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  7. DavidFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    I think they are for pinning a hairpiece to when you aren't wearing it. So that it doesn't get smushed or something. I have also seen some that are made of styrofoam. There are great big 3" long "T" shaped pins that go in them. Do I sound like I know what I'm talking about?

    Either that or they're Nerf cannonballs. So that you can shoot your cannon in the house without mom getting mad. One or the other, definitely!

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  8. DavidFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    Here is the styrofoam modern version.

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  9. Cynthia Holt ZiemianFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Wow! Love the heads, too! I find myself collecting more hands and doll parts!
    cynthia

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  10. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I dont know if the candlestick needs a mate. It so amazing on its own....next to a plant in the spring? Maybe a cactus of somesort? Great finds. I started thrifting again and have been having a blast. I missed it. Sandy - The Tattered House.

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  11. PatinaFebruary 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Oh I love those cloth heads too! I think they're for wigs also but they sure display jewelry and hats nicely.

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  12. delighted heartFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Great candlestick....you could pop a birdnest on top or an artichoke or a moss ball! I read the comment on "falls" (hair)....man... it's been ages since I've heard that one. Probably the late 60s...yeah that was probably one of the first words I heard! LOL Patti

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  13. ooglebloopsFebruary 18, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Both great finds - and the word"fall" does take me back to jr. high - when those were all the rage!!! Now it's hair extensions!! LOL
    I would love to find a child sized display head - if you ever come across one!!!

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  14. trash talkFebruary 18, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Silly girl! Of course they had a function...to someday be items everybody would need to collect. Right? Debbie

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  15. Woman in a WindowFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    OK, those heads are very cool, as is that shelf that they're on. You need you a couple vintage hats to display on those heads.

    (My daughter has a couple vintage hats on an old shelf in her room. Today I notice her Tim Horton's toque is hanging from in between them. How...pretty...)

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