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A collection of vintage toys showing how many find meaning in everyday objects, as shown in 'What We Keep.'

‘What We Keep’ Is the Story of the Objects We Treasure

Sep 25, 2018 — By Charley Locke

In this excerpt from ’What We Keep,’ three Texans share the stories behind their most cherished possessions.

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