This is Dessie, named after my maternal grandma, whose name was either Dessie Charlie, or Charlie Dessie; however she was called Charlie.
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Grandma, at age 17; I couldn't find her date of birth, but she and Grandpa were married in 1906.
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I don't remember much about Grandma, but this is the way I do remember her. We didn't visit with them much; my sister has told me that Grandma didn't like our Daddy, which must have been troubling to Mama. In 1952 Grandma had cancer and during her last days her children took turns staying with her at home. I do remember going with Mama one week and being kept awake most of the nights by a clock that chimed every fifteen minutes. Grandma died in August of 1952.
Charlotte
I love your Dessie Doll and the pictures of your grandma are precious.. My daddy had a little sister named Dessie. She died when she was 8 years old of diptheria.. Dessie must have been a popular name back then..
ReplyDeleteThe doll is very pretty, Charlotte. Your grandmother was a pretty young woman.
ReplyDeleteAwww...Dessie turned out really cute! She has a good name, eh?
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you didn't get to know her well Charlotte. She looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite doll so far. Love those braids and her sweet dress.
Hope Spring is beginning to show her face around the farm!
Your grandmother was a beautiful woman. Your little Dessie is so cute, and her little dress, too!
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother was a very pretty young woman and was very attractive in her older years. Sorry you didn't have a chance to know her well. My maternal grandmother died before I was born and my Mother and paternal grandmother didn't get along too well. So, I didn't get to know her too well either. Love the braids on your Dessie Doll. :~)
ReplyDeleteThis must be the week for writing about our grandmothers! I know what you mean about the name: one of my great grandmothers was either named Donnie Cassidy or Donna Cassidy. I've seen it both ways in the family history. My mom was named "Donnie" after her.
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother was a beautiful young woman. I am pictures of mty grandmothers and wonder if any of my children will want them :)
ReplyDeleteLove your doll...
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ReplyDeleteI need to check my writing.
meant to say
I have pictures of my grandmother's
Forgive the errors...
Dessie is a beautiful doll. It's so sweet of you to name her after your Grandma. You're a good granddaughter and a wonderful doll maker. :)
ReplyDeleteDessie is a very sweet doll. I love old family photos. They hold such dear memories.
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