tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post1202559713512451733..comments2024-03-20T11:01:01.559-07:00Comments on Jana's Genealogy and Family History Blog: Treasure Chest Thursday ~ Grandpa Debs' Black BriefcaseJana Iverson Lasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-59769068867481614902013-02-19T12:02:43.975-08:002013-02-19T12:02:43.975-08:00Debi, thanks for the link. I read your blog posts...Debi, thanks for the link. I read your blog posts about your own exciting find. Very cool!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-77243106120098656522013-02-19T08:26:00.962-08:002013-02-19T08:26:00.962-08:00I did, Jana, but it's been a few years. Here&...I did, Jana, but it's been a few years. Here's the first installment. http://who-knew-it.blogspot.com/2011/04/rebecca-steen.htmlDebi Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409492643470603926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-56847142482770513882013-02-17T15:38:41.640-08:002013-02-17T15:38:41.640-08:00Wow... that's amazing. One photo really looks ...Wow... that's amazing. One photo really looks like you used a mirror. Great ingenuity to use the fabric from the wedding reception.Devon Noel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440829254298661495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-69999833559728332772013-02-14T22:40:46.611-08:002013-02-14T22:40:46.611-08:00Aw, you're so awesome Brent! I have to say, i...Aw, you're so awesome Brent! I have to say, it is an exciting find. And you know that from personal experience.<br /><br />Thank you for being one of my most regular readers. I appreciate your love and support, and the comments you send me via email about my blog posts.Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-53760498018756534942013-02-14T22:31:13.774-08:002013-02-14T22:31:13.774-08:00As Jana's brother I know the secret and still ...As Jana's brother I know the secret and still I'm excited to relive the moment. Brent I.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03522103153239899991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-13765657751865001732013-02-14T20:04:05.080-08:002013-02-14T20:04:05.080-08:00Hi Mariann,
Very good guess...but we'll have ...Hi Mariann,<br /><br />Very good guess...but we'll have to wait just a little longer to see if you are correct or close. I plan on sharing the contents of this interesting old metal tube next week, so stay tuned....<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-36534447662505124632013-02-14T19:58:54.402-08:002013-02-14T19:58:54.402-08:00Hi Laura,
Thanks! Yes, it is a very fun discover...Hi Laura,<br /><br />Thanks! Yes, it is a very fun discovery. But I won't keep you in suspense too much longer. Next week I will tell you what's inside the mysterious metal tube.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-89605147385353475562013-02-14T19:18:00.516-08:002013-02-14T19:18:00.516-08:00Wow! Love a great mystery, Jana ... Eager to learn...Wow! Love a great mystery, Jana ... Eager to learn what's inside. What a great discovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-75863529301764167492013-02-14T18:21:44.112-08:002013-02-14T18:21:44.112-08:00OK, I'm hooked. Cannot imagine what is in that...OK, I'm hooked. Cannot imagine what is in that tube. At first I thought the tube might be a musical instrument, but no. Here's my guess: precious family records. !Mariann Reganhttp://mariannregan.authorsxpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-62969205735976017882013-02-14T16:52:21.273-08:002013-02-14T16:52:21.273-08:00Hi Beth,
Oh, this is a very exciting find for sur...Hi Beth,<br /><br />Oh, this is a very exciting find for sure! Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-88773921406349214332013-02-14T16:51:16.484-08:002013-02-14T16:51:16.484-08:00Hi Andrea,
Well, I won't make you be patient ...Hi Andrea,<br /><br />Well, I won't make you be patient for too long. :) I'm planning on sharing it's contents next week. Thanks so much for reading and for your comments!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-50055640128570007212013-02-14T15:25:34.813-08:002013-02-14T15:25:34.813-08:00Oooh I can't wait to find out what was in that...Oooh I can't wait to find out what was in that tube! I must be patient. :)Andrea Kelleherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711352023496985469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-21158278934266100172013-02-14T14:20:08.474-08:002013-02-14T14:20:08.474-08:00I can't wait to find out what's inside the...I can't wait to find out what's inside the tube! Very interesting and exciting find. blue-eyed kentuckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753899789385349256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-91355874839433466372013-02-14T10:00:57.296-08:002013-02-14T10:00:57.296-08:00Hi Bill,
Thank you so much for this information a...Hi Bill,<br /><br />Thank you so much for this information about the metal tube. Very interesting indeed!<br /><br />And thanks for taking the time to read my blog post and for your comments! Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-23041101859525946982013-02-14T09:58:47.995-08:002013-02-14T09:58:47.995-08:00Hi Celia,
Oh yes! Mysteries are quite fun aren&#...Hi Celia,<br /><br />Oh yes! Mysteries are quite fun aren't they? Perhaps you've got some genealogy family treasures hiding in a relative's home just waiting to be found.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-55964416022416000582013-02-14T09:49:44.285-08:002013-02-14T09:49:44.285-08:00Hi Debi,
Isn't it so fun to find these kinds ...Hi Debi,<br /><br />Isn't it so fun to find these kinds of genealogical treasures? Wow! A document from 1888! Congratulations on your amazing find. That's awesome! Have you shared this find in your blog? You probably already have and I've just not seen it yet since I'm relatively new to genealogy blogging.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for your comments!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-69682302468998311242013-02-14T09:46:34.249-08:002013-02-14T09:46:34.249-08:00Hi Devon,
Thank you so very much for your complim...Hi Devon,<br /><br />Thank you so very much for your compliment about the photographs!<br /><br />The set-up for this simple photo shoot was just that. Very simple. I didn't use any mirrors or additional lighting. I just used a piece of fabric from our daughter's wedding reception draped on our couch as a backdrop for the subjects of the photograph, the briefcase and metal tube. I guess the lighting in our front room must have been just right yesterday when I took the photos.<br /><br />Thank you again for your complimentary comments!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-6783061222282059532013-02-14T07:45:39.223-08:002013-02-14T07:45:39.223-08:00I love finding stuff like this and can't wait ...I love finding stuff like this and can't wait to see what's in the tube. I had a similar discovery a few years ago when I found a little book with a folded up document inside. Although I was scared to open it up, I was thrilled when I found the document belonged to my 2nd great grandmother and was dated 1888!Debi Austenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409492643470603926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-5571141782451431792013-02-14T03:40:12.063-08:002013-02-14T03:40:12.063-08:00Jana, as you know I write about photographing arti...Jana, as you know I write about photographing artifacts. I am in suspense of what is in the tube. However, I couldn't help the need to say your photographs are simply wonderful. Great job! I love the backdrop you created. I'm being really picky... sorry, it's how I learn. I think you put two items (lids, boxes, something) with that background together one vertical, one horizontal. Then you used a mirror to make a second vertical side. If I'm correct, yeah! That's pretty ingenious. Anyway... back to the subject. Just wanted to share how much I loved your photography.Devon Noel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440829254298661495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-3263028521033288072013-02-14T00:09:15.194-08:002013-02-14T00:09:15.194-08:00Ok the bottom has been soldered which indicate it ...Ok the bottom has been soldered which indicate it is made from either brass or copper the side liike like it has a seam which means it was folded from the look and the top looks like it's been welded which indicat's the tube is copper rather than brass as that is hard to weld. The colour of the tube also indicates it's copper.<br />I'd also say the reason the bottom is soldered is because it's been repaired at some time (why a welded top and soldered bottom).<br />Used for holding valuble documents or maps.Billy Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-30947957981198247502013-02-13T22:15:35.058-08:002013-02-13T22:15:35.058-08:00Nothing like a little mystery with our genealogy, ...Nothing like a little mystery with our genealogy, eh?! Really, Jana, you have so many wonderful treasures! Nothing like that in my family, I'm afraid - definitely a little geneajealousy!! :) Celia Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096301290962083820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-50168893448382261232013-02-13T19:52:54.302-08:002013-02-13T19:52:54.302-08:00Hi Wendy,
Thanks! I'm really thrilled with t...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Thanks! I'm really thrilled with these finds, and I look forward to sharing them with all of my readers.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-3012109733554603822013-02-13T18:06:17.073-08:002013-02-13T18:06:17.073-08:00Fine! Go ahead! Make us all wait! :)
Wonderful...Fine! Go ahead! Make us all wait! :)<br /><br />Wonderful find, Jana and I can't wait to see what else you've got.<br />Thanks for sharing. I just wish I could tell you what it was...<br /><br />WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-27773960482051031202013-02-13T16:17:07.643-08:002013-02-13T16:17:07.643-08:00Hi Anne,
Oh, you're too funny! I look forwar...Hi Anne,<br /><br />Oh, you're too funny! I look forward to sharing what I found inside that mysterious tube with you and the rest of my readers. So, stay tuned....<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639808443739233405.post-69679542360076810562013-02-13T16:11:50.848-08:002013-02-13T16:11:50.848-08:00Hi Kathy,
I hope you find a briefcase too! Or ma...Hi Kathy,<br /><br />I hope you find a briefcase too! Or maybe a box or some other container filled with genealogy treasure.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jana Iverson Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687969613629975601noreply@blogger.com