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The grandma to my previous grandpa, except, plot twist, they are both grandmas. This outfit is actually from June, while the other one is from September, but what is time anyway? I included the two kissas I visited on my solo walk to higashi-nakano that day, ジャックと豆の木 (Jack and the Beanstalk) and 喫茶ルーブル (Louvre), as well as some random pictures I posted in my Stories that day on my Instagram post.

During Tsuyu (in June), we had a few non-rainy yet comfortable days before summer truly started, and it was the last time I wore lolita. I still have a few other lolita outfits from May in my backlog, but I’ll post this one first to fit with the previous (and next) black and white outfits.

On that day, I visited two kissas and a bakery during my solo walk, but only one kissa allowed pictures (see my Instagram post): 喫茶室ミミタム (Kissashitsu Mimitam).

Engraved and silver mounted Ballard single shot target rifle crafted by Benjamin B. Loar, circa 1880.

Ceremonial Dagger

Dated: mid-19th Century

Culture: Italian

The dagger has a straight, double-edged blade, ribbed at the tip and with three deep grooves. The tang is slightly thickened, and almost the entire surface is engraved with floral motifs. It features a brass hilt picturing a skeleton wearing a tunic, while the guard features is a snake in-the-round. Comes together with a velvet-covered wooden sheath with brass mounts decorated with bas-relieved leaf patterns.

Dagger with Sheath

Dated: 19th century

Culture: Turkish

Medium: steel, jade, gold, emerald, diamond, ruby

Measurements: L. with sheath 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm); L. without sheath 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm); L. of blade 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 14 oz. (396.9 g); Wt. of sheath 9.7 oz (275 g)