What do you do with what were once everyday houeshold items when you – or your parents – downsize?
Well, in some cases, you pass the keepsakes on to younger family members who may have practical or sentimental use for them. Evocative of another era, and Mum enjoying a bit of tea with our grandmother or with artist (and practically family member) Marjorie Nazer and her daschunds Lovey and Lobelia, these teacups made their way to our home for the latter reason, as I’m one of those unusual people who simply don’t care for the beverage.
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Hi Shelagh,
I came across your post while looking for information on a cousin of mine, Marjorie Nazer. I can definitely see her work in these teacups! I have a number of her paintings as well.
Paul
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Hi, Paul.
What a lovely surprise to see your note! Do you live in Canada, or elsewhere?
I have very fond memories of Marjorie, and of Lovey and Lobelia. Our family ‘s connection with Marjorie originated through her aunt and uncle.
You’re fortunate to have a number of Marjorie’s pieces.
Shelagh
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Hi Shelagh,
We live in London, ON…not far from Georgetown at all! When our family immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1961, Marjorie was the first person to meet us. She was especially very close with my father. BTW, my sister spells her name the same as you. Very Irish!
Paul
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Ah, this is interesting, Paul, and it’s unsurprising to learn Marjorie was the first person to meet your family upon arrival from Scotland. Lovely to know your sister also spells her name the Irish way. It’s no accident I was given this spelling, as Sir Bertram – who was president of Cork’s UCC when my grandfather studied there – recruited our granddad from Ireland to open the pathology lab at Toronto’s St. Mike’s. I’m guessing you and Marjorie are cousins on Edith’s side? Again, what a lovely connection to our respective pasts.
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Sir Bertram was my great-grandfather! I have the middle name Windle as well. Very cool to see the connection!
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Very cool, and what a small world! Our two families were very close.
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