Heirloom Toy: Barn Tote with Animals made by Shirley (Sensenig) Staudt

 

This is the start of an heirloom category for the blog and for my personal records.  I want to record and share where precious things in the family came from, how they originated, what special memories are attached to them, and who currently owns them.  

My wonderful mother-in-law, Shirley (Sensenig) Staudt, made these barn totes for my daughters, Kaitlin and Rachel, to play with when they were small, about 1989.  Each girl had their own collection of animals and carried the bags slung over their shoulders or dragged on the floor all around the house as well as on playdates and trips.  They are sweet, hand-sewn heirlooms that have been set aside to pass on to future members of the family.  Our new grandson is enjoying looking at the little animals clipped to his play arch.  

Horse

Kitty

Hen

Cow

Pig

Barn Mouse

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