Almost treasure: A deaccessioning project

Free Aloe Plants - the best part is that I have seen this sign up at this location before #freealoeplants #wherearetheyfrom #aloeplants #free #aloeplantparty (at Great Highway, Ocean Beach)

There has been a lot of this stuff around this winter (❄snow of course❄) so I haven't been leaving anything out but I have other things on my mind that may be posted soon. Admittedly the photo was not taken in Cambridge, but in Maine! But that is another story.

I am surprised each time by how quickly the items disappear. This time, the free sign remains. That also surprised me. Perhaps it can be reused. Now that it is missing the actual container, it makes me think of a wanted sign. “WANTED: FREE HEART SHAPED CONTAINER”.

Cambridge, MA What is it? A translucent, heart shaped container. Where is it from? Childhood. It has been around for so long that I am not sure where it came from. For some reason I associate it with the state of Maine. How long have you had it? See above answer. Why have you held onto it? It is very good at storing tiny treasures, although not very good for secret treasure. Who do you hope picks it up? A person who has tiny treasures to put in it. #3 #November #fall #cambridge #treasure #heartshapedcontainer #clear #translucent #maine

New acquisition from Dana St/Harvard St - I picked it up since my friend was in "Mildred Fierce"

Even the Fine Arts Library has their own version of a curb alert. Obviously their version is more refined. I like that though, "help yourself".

Excitement. It worked again. This time I included a note to this less than 24 hour old tumblr page. It rained while I was away though so I'm not sure if the web address was washed away. This is what I tell myself in the event they never say hello here. Perhaps it is the rain but I have this sense of sending messages out in bottles. Regardless, I'm happy the coasters seem to have found a new home.

What is it? 4 “photo” coasters, meaning that you can place a photo or other small, flat, paper like material in each coaster. 2 sets of 2 = 4. They are still in their original packages. Where is it from? A wedding favor from a college friend’s wedding. How long have you had it? However long my friend has been married, which I believe would be about 3 years ago. Why have you held onto it? It seems useful. Coasters are rather practical after all and the ability to add photos allows it to be customizable. Who do you hope picks it up? A crafty person who will add something cool to the coasters.

The projector found a home!

Cambridge, MA - What is it? An old projector Where is it from? A friend gave it to me before she moved to England. How long have you had it? About seven years or so. Why have you held onto it? Nostalgia and friendship. Who do you hope picks it up? A mechanically inclined individual. #free #curbalert #cambridga #ma #projector #friendship #nostalgia #1st #november #fall