heirlooms

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She also turned what used to be a gun closet into a “vault” filled with family heirlooms, including a typewriter, perfume, photos, jewelry and a flask.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

And so they walk away from family heirlooms, basic necessities, and the vital documents required to rebuild their lives.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Another victim, Anna Woodman, believes she lost thousands of pounds worth of items in total, including jewellery, heirlooms and sound equipment.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Others are still discovering dollars in family heirlooms left by long-deceased relatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Everyone in the village said he was a master of his craft, and his kites were often treasured by their owners like family heirlooms.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep