Hand-me-down clothes often tell family stories that go back generations. For Colorado-based mom Jenny Hirt, a dress sewn by her great-grandmother in 1950 is the core of a heartwarming tradition. The dress was first worn by Hirt’s aunt, Martha Esch, on her first day of kindergarten, and is still being worn by each girl in the family for the same occasion 67 years later.
After having previously sent her own daughters, 4-year-old Caroline and 6-year-old Ally, to school in the symbolic yellow smock, Hirt’s niece recently became the nineteenth person to wear it – Hirt herself was the fifth! The garment has traveled between 7 States throughout the years, yet has only had to be minimally repaired by recipients. Considering most families can barely make a sweater from the 70’s last a couple generations without falling apart, this is an astounding feat.
Summary, light, and full of vintage flair, we can’t see any of these little girls minding the adorable dress at all. Scroll down to see the family’s anthology of kindergarten photos, and let us know if your family has any traditions this strong.
Left: Martha Esch, Jenny Hirt’s aunt, and first wearer, 1950 – Right: Caroline Hirt, Jenny Hirt’s 4-year-old daughter and 18th wearer, 2017
1 of 2 Next
Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter was in Washington D.C. last weekend for the White House…
UPDATED 5/1/2024 Who's the Boss? A question asked by an innocent, pre-internet, ode to the…
Jeff Bridges, renowned for his diverse portrayals of characters ranging from the iconic Dude in…
Friends star Jennifer Aniston recently gave fans something to talk about with a perky display…
UPDATE 5/1/2024 "Take cover, y'all!" The grim war epic Platoon was directed in 1986 by Oliver…
Although the most popular of his siblings, John Travolta is the youngest of six children…