I grew up in the 50's when it was common for little girls to collect demitasse cups and saucers. I remember most every dime store sold these. They were mostly from Japan because this was the post World War II Era. These came from my Mom and I kept them in a an old cedar chest.
Forget Me Nots were a popular pattern. Sometimes a few got broken along the journey of life and some show signs of very old glue!
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Hello Bernideen... your teeny teacups are precious! I too had little teaparties as a little girl and still have several of my little teacups as well... I grew up in the 50's as well... such an innocent time, I wish we could go back to... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing to collect as a child. I didn't start collecting teacups until well into adulthood. As a result of my love for teacups, though, my daughter's collection began when she was 13.
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Patti
Those are such sweet reminders of your childhood. My aunt's tea set became mine and the cups are gone but I still have the plates, sugar bowl, creamer, and teapot. I think, as farmers, we were "too poor" to collect fancy, pretty things. However, I did inherit lots from my grandmother!! Thanks for sharing. ♥♫
ReplyDeleteI REMEMBER THOSE DAYS, I TOO GREW UP BACK THEN. EVERY LITTLE GIRL HAD A TEA SET. I HAD SO MUCH FUN. YOUR TEACUPS ARE SO DARLING. HAVE A NICE DAY. RIZZI
ReplyDeleteI wish I still had mine! Every now and then I see a few on eBay with identical patterns that I had and have to resist the urge to buy them. One day I will give in! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Bernideen...I have been wanting to start collecting demitasse cups and saucers...I think serving a chilled fruit soup in them would be darling! You have a precious collection...Did your mom like collecting tea things...or was it just something "inside" of you all along? I didn't wake up to the tea world until I was introduced to the loveliness of it in the 90's...sorry I didn't wake up sooner...I can only imagine the collection I would have by now! (smiles). Thanks for sharing, it's always fun to see your posts. Donna
ReplyDeleteLove your teacup collection. Displaying them on the cake plate is so pretty. My mother always wanted me to collect teacups as a girl, I only got one and then now regret getting rid of it. Oh well, I have enough now to make up for it. My mother would love it.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't into tea as a child, so I think it's wonderful you have these great mementos of childhood! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your teacups! I also collect them and I just love to look at all the different ones there are!
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I love demitasse cups, Bernideen, and I was blessed to inherit quite a few from my family. Plus, I've added to the collection. Yours are lovely. Don't they just make you smile?
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Sheila :-)
What delightful teeney teacups, Bernideen! Thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely keepsakes from your childhood! It's obvious you've taken good care of them!
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What a darling collection. I grew up pretty much then...but didnt have the tea cup collection though was very envious of them.
ReplyDeleteSuch a femine treat.
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Such a nice presentation of tea cups on a cake platter. Might have to snag that idea. I wish that I had been collecting something that nice as a girl. I'm afraid that I was more a collector of frivolities.
ReplyDeleteThanks you for sharing this delightful tea cups presentation.
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