Coro Pop Beads – Vintage Thingies Thursday

Aren’t these the coolest?  Pop beads!  These were popular in the 1950’s / 60’s.  The "cool" part was that the beads snap apart and you can make a bracelet and necklace/choker to match!   These sets were never even worn and still have the hang tags and the original price was just $2.00!

 This pink is my favorite.  Sooooo pretty.

…..and yellow

…..and minty green

The adult version was a little before my time but they have to be the inspiration for the kiddy version that I remember from the 60’s.   As a child, I was absolutely smitten with playing dress up and remember all the pomp and circumstance of playing with my mom’s jewelry, old dresses and furs that had been picked up at were then called “rummage” sales.   Legend has it, one summer when I was around 4 years old I wouldn't leave the house without having my hair done up in ringlets and wearing a white fur tam.  In the summer!  Silly girl!  Now that’s a walk down memory lane.

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