It's a plastic family album, with the photos laminated on the interior. The exterior design is a background of a couple moving through a field with a horse.
This exhibit showcases a collection of heirlooms that narrate personal histories through craftsmanship and familial bonds. Each piece tells a unique story of resilience, artistry, and legacy. The Singer Sewing Machine represents innovation and the traditional skill of garment creation, connecting generations through the craft of sewing. The Leather Jacket captures a period in style and individual expression, preserving memories of the past while inspiring future fashion. The Family Ring symbolizes enduring family ties and cultural heritage, passed down with love and intention. Finally, the Photo Album offers a glimpse into treasured moments and family milestones, preserving them in both print and memory. Together, these items illuminate the journey of family treasures, crafted with care and cherished across generations, connecting the past to the present.
This exhibit explores the deep emotional connections that tie us to cherished belongings, each piece bearing stories of love, friendship, family, and the passage of time. Teddy Bear made out of Black Persian Lamb Coat: Made from the curator’s great-grandmother’s coat, symbolizing achievement in German culture and family heritage. Swarovski gold-plated pendant: A gift from a friend pursuing music, representing the curator’s love for hip-hop and shared dreams of success. Uzbek Traditional Robe: Brought from Uzbekistan in 2015, worn on special occasions to preserve cultural identity. Tudor Black Bay 58 Watch A milestone gift symbolizing the value of time and the journey into adulthood. Through these emblems of affection, visitors are encouraged to consider the personal objects that tell their own stories, serving as vessels of memory and meaning. This collection highlights the timeless impact of our connections with others and the values that endure across generations.
This teddy bear has been passed down from my grandma and was made out of my gray grandmas black Persian lamb jacket. My great grandma had a German background so in Germany it was very significant to have a Persian lamb jacket. As it symbolized that you made it in life. so I believe in my grandma giving me this teddy bear she was also wishing upon me to get everything I wanted at life Original jacket was made in a Kitchener Fur shop and my grandmas sister had someone make it into a teddy bear Outerwear to a household item I guess could be classified as a stuffy/toy? With me gifted from my grandma
