[Jewelry making - Article 00250] - [Orchid] Attention BenchExchangers

[Hanuman]

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>From Elena  Moore:

    I am the granddaughter of a jeweler who (from the '20's to the late
    '60's) created jewelry for movie stars & such in Los Angeles. In his
    later years, he built a "shop" behind the house & his customers came
    to him (as opposed to him driving to Los Angeles). 

    I am one of 18 grandchildren who watched "papa" wield his trade.  We
    swept floors, sifted dirt through a sieve, smelled ammonia, squashed
    coins in the metal press, shined old discarded settings, and steamed
    everything we could find. Nothing seemed to phase him... he just
    continued to work. Summers passed, he was always there working but
    somehow we couldn't crimp his style. 

    It was a childhood filled with memories of him, great memories, and
    I took time to look at each and every bench displayed on this site. 
    And, finding these benches as real and as untidy as life truly makes
    them, a flood of memories has overcome me. 

    I cannot tell you how clearly this has brought back memories which
    span decades of my youth.  I recognize sooooooo much.  I only missed
    seeing my grandfather at the bench.  This is overwhelming... and I
    certainly would not take the time to write and thank you had it been
    otherwise. 

    To all of you, thank you.  There will be people in your lives who
    remember your creativity, your committment, and your bench.  It may
    seem odd to you that these pictures bring life to the far reaches of
    my memory, but they do.  Profoundly so. 

    I will read this site, as best I can, in the months ahead.... just
    because it interests me.... not because I am a talented or creative
    person. Thank you for sharing... and most of all, thank you gor
    giving this moment to me.  I am overwhelmed. 

Elena 
           

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