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Left Behind

© Nadya Johnson

Left Behind

Uploaded: August 09, 2009

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Memories for Sale

(When did Velveeta come in wooden boxes??)

Taken at the flea market. I love old stuff but there is something very bittersweet in such momentoes from the past. You wonder, who used the iron... who played with the doll? Who used to play with the puzzle by the fire-place on winter nights?

About the cheese - - Velveeta was first produced in 1918 by Emil Frey, a Swiss immigrant in Monroe, New York. The company was sold to Kraft in 1927. And yes, it came in wooden boxes. Who'd have thought??



Comments

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Oh, what an honor to be first to comment on your masterpiece. Yep, that is just what this perfect image is...a masterpiece, and one of those that draw us right into memory lane! awesome find and take... 8o) #1166005

Nadya Johnson August 09, 2009

Thanks so much Nancy, for your wonderful supportive comment! #7832171

Judy A. Lawhon August 09, 2009

Oh, could we have fun together, Nadya! I love flea markets and I, too, wonder about the people who owned these things!
Rare and beautiful capture! #7832202

Robert R. Goodman August 09, 2009

Hi Nadya,That is a very wonderful capture.Really takes you back in time!!!!! #7832361

Nadya Johnson August 09, 2009

Thanks, Judy and Bobby! #7832451

Colleen Farrell August 09, 2009

Fabulous find with terrific lighting and detail, Nadya! I totally agree with you about old things--I love them, too, they're so fascinating but also have a bittersweet quality. #7832584

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 09, 2009

Fantastic lighting and details Nadya! Isn't 'junk' just wonderful?
#7832616

Ron McEwan August 09, 2009

You have captured this memory lane perfectly my friend. Like you when I see things like this you wonder about the life they had. I remember years ago that my grandpa used those cheese boxes to store his nails and tacks in out in his farm shop. #7832653

A P August 09, 2009

You always find the BEST vintage stuff captured so perfectly Nadya. Love this because it makes me think one man's junk is another man's treasures. And this is a treasure to me. #7833092

Tammy Espino August 09, 2009

I think my mom played with all that stuff..lol Wonderful composition!! #7833104

Michelle Alton August 09, 2009

A wonderfully lit and composed display. Velveeta...I never could swallow it, because long before I could read, the Velveeta box (cardboard, in my time) had some sort of promotion with a picture of a SOCK on it. So I thought the stuff was made of socks...sure smelled like it, too! #7833216

Melissa G. Meiselman August 09, 2009

Wonderful shot of these miniatures and a great stroll down memory lane, Nadya!! The shot is beautifully composed with your magical lighting and fine detail!!! #7833369

Nadya Johnson August 10, 2009

Thanks guys, for leaving such terrific comments! #7834568

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 10, 2009

sometimes I go through my old stuff and I am so glad that I haven't thrown them all away.... gorgeous capture Nadya! #7835016

Renee Doyle August 10, 2009

Nice find and beautifully captured Nadya!!! Wonderful lighting and treatment!! #7835660

Daniella Puente August 10, 2009

Beautiful and lovely Nadya :))) #7836147

Cassie L. Woodlee August 10, 2009

hahaha didn't know velveeta came in a box. I love old flea market finds. What a wonderful well seen image Nadya!!! #7836513

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 10, 2009

GREAT work on this wonderful blast from the past Nadya, fanastic capture my friend!1 <>< #7836748

Janet Daniel August 14, 2009

Fantastic capture of the past, Nadya!
Very touching image! Love it! #7849108

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