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But enough about me.
Let's talk humidors.
I think I mentioned that I bought a humidor from the couple that a friend and I held the barn sale for a couple of summers ago. They were downsizing and this humidor didn't make the cut.
My gain.
I did a fairly quick shop of the house to get it filled up.
I'm not sure if this is the way it will stay.
Actually, I know it won't.
But I'm enjoying it for now.
I did a slow look through the internet but came up with almost nothing about large cabinet humidors.
I did find out that they are supposed to be made from Spanish cedar or mahogany. I'm fairly certain that this is not mahogany, but I can't swear that it is Spanish cedar either.
I do know that I love the hardware on it.
And I love the way the bottom cabinet doors open down.
And that the whole thing is lined with galvanized metal.
Except this little center area.
From what I gathered from the few images I could find, this little area was either used to hold a jar of loose tobacco, or used to store decanters of liquors.
I also am imagining that since cabinet humidors are designed to hold between 1000 and 5000 cigars, that this cabinet either was for retail or was owned by a very rich person.
I hope they wouldn't mind that I have their cabinet filled with dead people's stuff - DPS, as my friend Kirby calls it.
Wonder how long it's been since cars had glass batteries.
I would be frightened to have a glass battery in my car - I think.
And not everything is from dead people.
This humidor finally gave me a place to put my dad's surveying equipment and engineering tools.
That certificate is a place holder for when I find the engineering license I have somewhere to go in this vignette.
Now, it's time for me and my mask to spend some more quality time together.
If I disappear for a month don't worry.
I'm protected.
Oh, and in my vast humidor research, the only other thing I found that humidors were used for was for English tea biscuits.
Can anyone tell me anything else that is stored in humidors?
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15 comments:
They where mostly considered as storing cigars and other tobacco products.
I say; store whatever you wish.
For me, I see it used as a great liquor cabinet. However you decide on what to store in yours, it's a very lovely piece of furniture. If where mine, I would love to see a mirror made for the center opening section.
What a great piece, Karen!
Hi Karen,
I have only known humidors to store cigars. Your big humidor is gorgeous wow such character to this piece. I love all your sweet vignettes you have done.
Kris
This is a fantastic piece!
I love the way you styled the humidor- great job, but please tell me you are not going to paint it- that's not what the mask is for, is it?
This is for anonymous who is worried I might paint the humidor. It is not in my plan to paint this piece. I do wish it was a little less red toned so I may stain it or white wash it eventually, but I have a lot to do before that ever happens. No. That is not what the mask is for.
What a great piece for displaying all your DPS! I love it! If it's too red, just see if you can use a darker (walnut? Tudor?) stain over it. I would keep the wood stained. Beautiful!!
What an awesome piece, Karen!! I've never seen one before like that. Maybe back in the day (retail), could it have stored teas also? I don't know, but you've got some great stuff displayed in there. Mantique crush in a huge way!
Wow! It is great just as is. Glad it went to someone who would love it.
Wow! Love this cabinet and your "stuff". we've never seen a cabinet like this - just beautiful! Have a great weekend.
PS - love the uniform!
Vicki and Jenn
2 Bees in a Pod
I love everything you put on display in the cabinet.
Telling me not to pin that photo was like an invitation for me to pin it. But I didn't. Yet. With phone number and address and the caption "for a good time call".
What a fantastic piece of furniture/history. Love it! Stopping by from Kirby's blog.
It is beautiful whatever its use. Have fun styling it! Oh what's the mask for?
:-)
Cecilia
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