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I just thought I would share several photographs of myself with some items I wish I had today. These were taken in 1952-53.
We didn't need Nintendo or DVD players!!!
enjoy
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Love these !!!!!!!!! Oh you have a brand new pr of saddle shoes too ! You were lucky you had some great toys as a child and your so cute too !
We still don't need Nintendo or DVD players!
Looks like you were king of the road. Great pics
Thank you very Trey, EJW-54, walksoftly & kerry10456
I sure wish I had those king of the road items today, I love the ladder on the pedal car. That was 59 years ago.
Awesome vehicles, love that pedal car especially! I had a big trike too... but I'm not sure if it was like yours. I'm always looking for it, but haven't found one yet. I love the saddle shoes too!
Looks like someone was spoiled!
Thank you very much stefdesign, scandinavian_pieces & rocker-sd.
Well, I was an only child. My wife always says "Your mother sure dressed you funny".
This little kid was spoiled rotten, what a lucky kid !!!~
Thank you very much PhilDavidAlexanderMorris. Spoiled Rotten? Who me???
Well, I was an only child, what more can I say.
Thank you very much Love.anything.old