Monthly Archives: September 2021

Welcome to America!

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Pat Shaul

On this date, 189 years ago, 25 September 1832, 27 year old Gottlieb Weber arrived in New York from Amsterdam, Netherlands, aboard the Konig Albert. Gottlieb was my Great Great Grandfather. Gottlieb was born 7 January 1806, in Schomberg, Wurttemburg, … Continue reading →

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Which came first in Hummel’s — Grandma or Mom?

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Pat Shaul

This pair of Hummel Figurines was purchased by my parents on one of their trips to Europe. Umbrella Boy” Goebel Hummel Figurine #152/0 A TMK1 Incised Crown – Little Boy Under Big Umbrella After A Rain Storm! – Value @ … Continue reading →

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Grandma Florence liked sit-arounds

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Pat Shaul

When my grandmother passed away in 1981, my mother and aunt split up a number of the items they liked. My mother got a number of Hummell figurines. The Boot Boy is the only one that survived being damaged over … Continue reading →

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Coffee? Tea? d’où viens-tu

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Pat Shaul

The label on the bottom of the cup is: D & C France The label on the bottom of the saucer is: D & C France L. Bernard and Co. Limoges I found the cup & saucer on an auction … Continue reading →

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