TheOldPittsHomestead
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Come on in to The Old Pitts Homestead: Unique vintage goods from the 1890s - 1990s.
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Come on in to The Old Pitts Homestead: Unique vintage goods from the 1890s - 1990s.
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Instagram: @oldpittshomestead
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junqueaholic on Jan 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsbeautiful little ceramic dog. glad to add him to my collection! thanks
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Melissa on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you so much for my tiny frozen Charlotte doll. She is adorable and will look perfect with my other Victorian finds. Now in her forever home in St Albans, England!
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Mafia'sMommy on Jan 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLoooove! ❄️💙❄️ It’s not normal how much i adore this little guy💕 He’s so shiny and smile~inducing😊 Thank you for getting him to me safely. Leaving this review with positive vibes and gratitude💖✨
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Juultje on Dec 18, 2020
5 out of 5 starsCareful packaged, lovely painted, suprisingly with the pepper included 😉
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Jordan on Dec 4, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese are so beautiful! I've worn them a couple times and they are so comfortable and vibrant
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Josh on Dec 2, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe button on the bottom was broken, but it still works, just requires a little creativity.
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Katrina on Dec 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI bought a slip like this at an antique store, years ago. It has been invaluable, espcially during winter. Because of it's warmth, it enables me to wear lightweight summer dresses with my boots during winter. Helps make my clothes a lot more versatile. I was so happy to have found this slip on Etsy. It fits perfectly and is the same quality as my other slip. :)
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About TheOldPittsHomestead
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The Old Pitts Homestead, circa 1908
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The founder of The Old Pitts Homestead, my great-great-grandfather, Michael (seated) and family, 1900 (approx.)
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Michael's sons, John and Orrie, created and ran the Pitts Bros. general store in 1909 until 1960.
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The Pitts Bros. General Store interior.
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The Old Pitts Homestead near Alexandria, South Dakota. 1950s
The Old Pitts Homestead was started in 1882...
...when my great-great grandfather Michael came to America from Luxembourg. He and his wife Maggie, along with their three sons, farmed the land near Alexandria, South Dakota. Eventually, the three sons grew up: Orrie and John started the Pitts Bros. General Merchandise in 1909 and my great-grandfather, Charles, took over the farm.
Our family resided in the homestead through the influenza epidemic, two world wars, many presidents, and offered shelter to cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and relatives from all over the world, until the recent passing of my great uncle, Dwight. Many family members have lived, loved, and gone beyond the walls of the Pitts Family Homestead, but the celebration of their lives remain in the beautiful collectibles they left behind.
Fine china from around the world, tell the tales of my ancestors' various journeys. Antique and vintage wares, some never used or opened, tell the story of The Pitts Bros. General Merchandise, which was in operation until 1960. Souvenirs from World's Fairs, National Parks and tourist destinations recall vacations long past. Japanese pottery and war memorabilia tell the story of my great uncles, who fought in multiple wars. Vintage advertising and farming products recall the life of a rural farming homestead that my family operated for over 100 years. Handmade clothing, notions and tools illustrate the skills required to live off the land in a remote and sometimes harsh area. And of course, porcelain shoe and salt & pepper collections show an admiration for whimsey and beauty.
Each treasure tells the tale of those who loved it. Now these treasures need your love, your stories. Come on in to The Old Pitts Homestead and find a new, old treasure of your own!
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Libby Baker
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I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: