A “New” Old Wardrobe
Written by admin on March 26th, 2008Yesterday on the way home from dropping the children off at mom’s house, I had a strong feeling something good is at the Goodwill you don’t often visit, but you’re going close by today so stop! 
Ever get a feeling like that?
I was so glad that I stopped in. The store was nearly void of shoppers — a rarity. And sitting in the back of the store, just put out, were two wardrobes. One was the old wooden one pictured above and another one was an old metal locker that will be great for one of the boys. I got both for $50.00. I am so glad that I stopped! I’ll show you the metal one later, but for now I have just been focused on getting the wooden one cleaned up and finding a spot for it. This “new” old wardrobe is very similar to the one I found for my daughter awhile back, only this one’s darker and the doors lock.
The doors unlocked nicely with the key. Thank goodness there was a key! I did open the doors while still in Goodwill and I did note quite a few hangers and some parchment-type paper in the bottom of the wardrobe, but nothing extraordinary. When I got home I realized there was much more than just papers and hangers.
I carefully pulled the large pieces of paper out and began to look at all the little things. There were dated items going all the way back to 1967. Maybe the lady who owned this is probably no longer with us. I can tell you her name was Nettie. And that she saved little things like this…
and this…
And there was a tiny little copy of The Little Bible.
It’s very delicate and old, but the pages are all untorn and intact.
It was a bit sad to go through this stuff, wondering where the lady was now, if she was even alive at all. And wondering why her things would be disposed of in such a way.
I put all of her papers neatly into a large envelope and placed them into the wardrobe underneath my things. Her things have a place in my house.
I think the wardrobe looks nice in its new spot.
Lynn
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What a beautiful treasure…and full of wonderful treasures too!
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Lynn, it is gorgeous! Our five year old will be so envious. Ever since seeing The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe he has been asking for a wardrobe of his own, just to play pretend in. I keep looking but haven’t found any deals so nice as yours!
Hannah
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Kahri, it is unusual to find something with this kind of history in it!
Hannah, I loved The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe too. I do understand your son’s desire to have a wardrobe.
Keep looking. I hope you find just the right thing.
Lynn