The oldest thing I own is a china doll that was my great-grandmothers...date unknown, but probably turn of the 20th century.
I would say the oldest thing I have had in my continuous possession is my Snuggle bear. Yes, it is Snuggle bear of fabric softener fame. It's been everywhere with me, including the hospital for my tonsillectomy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, and various places around the US. It's still in my bedroom today--I keep it and a few other stuffed animals on top of this trunk in my bedroom where I store my extra sheets.
I also have a needlepoint my Mama made shortly after she got married that reads "God Bless Our Home". It has been continuously displayed in my home since I can remember. She decided to take it down a couple of years ago when she redecorated, and I quickly snatched it. It's not exactly my style, and I'm not exactly the first one in the pew on Sunday morning, but I like it. Plus, it bears our surname and the date it was completed in the bottom corner, so it's a tiny piece of family history.
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"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
-Desiderata
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