In this fast-changing world, every old object is like a window, through which we can get a glimpse of the past scenery and feel the weight and warmth of time. Today, let's walk into the story of these objects and look for the beautiful traces carved by time.
My grandmother used to have an old-fashioned hand-cranked sewing machine with a silver-colored exterior and every part looking delicate and intricate. My grandmother told me that this sewing machine was a tool that she used her hands to make clothes for the whole family. Every time I turn that heavy handcrank, it is like having a dialogue with history, feeling the tenacity and diligence of women in that era.
Before plastic toys and electronics fully dominated the children's world, tin pinwheels were the treasures of many post-childhoods. Usually made of painted tin sheets, these windmills have a simple but brightly coloured design that children can have fun spinning with a single blow or wave in the wind. The tin windmill is not only a memory of childhood play, but also a symbol of simple and innocent happiness.
Before computers and printers became widespread, manual carbon paper was a common stationery used by students and office workers. When a document needs to be copied, a thin layer of carbon paper is sandwiched between the original and the blank paper, and the original text is repeated with a pen or typewriter or printed to make a copy of the same document on the blank paper. This kind of reproduction, although cumbersome, is an innovative solution under the technical conditions of the era, and bears witness to the wisdom of people to meet the challenges.
Although it seems very rare now, the wooden abacus was once an important calculation tool in later generations. Not only does it play an important role in business transactions, but it is also a tool for teaching basic arithmetic in schooling. By sliding the abacus with their fingers, generations of people have mastered the basic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The abacus not only represents the inheritance of an arithmetic skill, but also reflects the characteristics of education and life in that era.
Before ballpoint pens and fountain pens became the mainstream of writing, FRP pen ink bottles were an important accessory for writing. Students and writing enthusiasts use pens with glass nibs and draw ink from the glass inkwell before each writing. This style of writing requires a great deal of detail and patience, but it also makes writing an art, with every word imbued with personal style and emotion. This kind of writing experience in direct contact with ink makes people cherish the writing of every word more and appreciate the value and beauty of writing.
These old objects, which are not so common, are not only tools in life, but also cultural symbols and emotional memories unique to that era. They remind us of the way we lived in the past, the changes that technological progress has brought to our lives, and the reminder to cherish the present and not forget the past. In this nostalgic journey, we not only relive the warmth of the years, but also gain a deeper respect and understanding for tradition and history.
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