Yesterday at 2:30 PM, my Great Grandmother Lucille Frisina passed away at 99 years young. I've shared numerous stories about her and how her spirit has lived on though passing her clothing throughout my family. I am fortunate enough to now own three nightgowns, two amazing lace slips, and two elegant black dresses from her. She was one of the most generous people I've ever known with such a strong spirit. I'll never forget her laugh. The last time I saw her was this past summer. I wore one of her black dresses which my Aunt Kate gifted to me after she had owned it for a number of years. I feel so fortunate to have had someone so classy and generous in my family... I will always remember you, Grandma Nini.
If you'd like to see the dresses she passed on to my mother and my Aunt Kate and then to me, here's the first post, and the second.
Here I am wearing my Great Grandmother Frisina's black velvet dress from the 1930's/1940's..
And here is a photo taken by Nathan Adhikari of me in my Great Grandmother's dress from the 1950's.
Here's a photo where we look especially alike :)
love, polly
22 comments:
i am sorry for your loss Polly.
she sounded like an extraordinary woman.
xx
Aw, Polly, I am so sorry for your loss. {hugs} ♥ I'm here for you, too!
xoxo
Maria
Polly, I feel sorry for your loss. You loved your great grandmother very much as I can see from some posts you have made about her. She had definitely great personality. I'm sure she has taught you many things and remember - she lives on in your heart. :)
Very beautiful dresses. And you look amazing in them. They really suit you.
Love, Lela
Sorry to hear this. She seemed like a wonderful personality and very stylish lady x
Hey, I'm so sorry to hear this. Big hugs to you. Though I don't know her in person, she really seem like an amazing lady with a lot of style. Take lots of care Polly.
Fang Ting
I'm so sorry for you loss. My own great grandmother passed away in 2005 and I got her name tattooed on my arm. *hug* I feel for you and yours in this time of pain.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
I'm so sorry to hear this Polly. May she Rest In Peace. She sounds like a truly amazing person, and you look beautiful in her dress :) xx
Awww... I'm so sorry, Polly. It seemed as if she lived a full and amazing life and isn't that the best we can all hope for?
I am so sorry to hear that, Polly!
I am so sorry for your loss, Polly! I have enjoyed the stories of her that you've shared, and I hope that your memories will comfort you now.
xoxo, Anita
Wow, you two really do look alike! My best wishes go out to your family, but it sounds like she lived a full life (: xxx
Aw, I'm so sorry Polly!
I'm sorry Polly, by the way you described her, she must have been an amazing woman. Hugs.
She sounded like an amazing woman with gorgeous style. I'm sorry for your loss xxx
Amy
i am so sorry for your loss. it is amazing that you have some great heirlooms of hers to cherish forever.
Oh, I'm so sorry, I'm behind on my blog reading so I've only just seen this! You are so lucky to have such amazing women in your family :)
I'm so sorry, Polly !
You must have had a wonderful Great Grandmother!
My Grandmother passed away 3 months ago and I miss her so much :(
*hug*
p.s.: you look really good in those dresses
p.s.2: Sent the letter :)
xxx Mri
she's beautiful! keep the memories strong :)
thank you all so much for your kind words:)
I'm sure your great-grandmother was a remarkable and incredible woman. 99 years is an amazing feat. I hope you carry her legacy through the clothes she left you; they are absolutely gorgeous.
Beautiful post..
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