Crinoline Lady

[greebo2001]

When I was very young, so about 1966 or so, I had a book of children's stories. There was one story that my mum got sick of reading 'cos I asked for it every night. It was called The Crinoline Lady and was about a crinoline lady , of course, that was a table decoration. There was also a cruet set consisting of a hen and two chicks. Every night they all used to come alive and talk, until one night the cat got into the room and chased the chicks all over the place. Does anyone know the story or the name of the book it was in, please? Thanks
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[slinkycat]

Probably thinking of a different story, but was there a clockwork soldier who tried to woo the crinoline lady?

[greebo2001]

There might have been. I remember she was quite snobby, so it's possible she had a suitor
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[slinkycat]

You've got me thinking now, it rings a bell from my childhood, especially when you say she was snobby, seem to remember her regretting rejecting her suitor, and something awful happening to him!

[greebo2001]

I think we're on the right lines here. You're a genius
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[slinkycat]

I would be if I could remember the story! Just searched on google....nothing! I'll have to ask my mum, maybe she will remember.
Thinking the suitor wasn't clockwork,was he made of wax and melted? Or is my memory playing tricks?

[greebo2001]

Wow, I think he did! I'd completely forgotten that. I've just remembered that the book had a basically light blue cover with a diamond pattern down the edges and little pictures in each one. I wish I could remember some of the other stories in it...it might have helped
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[slinkycat]

This is going to drive me mad! Post if you remember the story!

[greebo2001]

Don't worry, I will
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[slinkycat]

Yeah please do, just been googling again, still nothing! Btw you must be around my age if you were very young in '66.

[greebo2001]

I was born in 1961, which makes me...let's see....decrepit
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[slinkycat]

Don't say that, or it means I'm only 2 years off decrepit!

[greebo2001]

Well, we need to find this book to prove otherwise. We've got a lot riding on it now, and I'm going to hold you responsible if we fail
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[flicrat]

Are you thinking of the Hans Andersen story about the one legged soldier who fell for a figurine?

[greebo2001]

No, I know that story. This was by an unknown writer and was only about 5 pages long. It does sound quite similar, though, doesn't it?
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[greebo2001]

I had a bit of a brainwave, or as near to one as I can get. The name "Golden Treasury" or "Golden Storybook Treasury" had been on my mind. It's not much of a help, but we're one step closer
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