“Bessie’s Time Capsule”

This quilted satin box belonged to my great-grandmother, Bessie. When Bessie died she passed the box to her daughter Maxine, who gave it to her daughter, Elaine. Elaine is my mother and when she passed away, the box — and all the things inside — became mine.I don’t believe Maxine or Elaine spent time going through Bessie’s box. They knew Bessie, so they knew the items, and they safeguarded them by not touching them. But I didn’t know Bessie. I wanted to touch and examine every part. I chose a quiet day to open the box. I was in no rush and […]

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