Keepsakes retention system

Abstract

A plurality of containers comprises a series of “volumes” each identified by a significant event or time period in a child's development to young adulthood. Each “volume” comprises a book-like container having a simulated binding whereby a series of the “volumes” can stand on a shelf and give the appearance of a row of large books. Each “volume” is identifiable on the binding as to the event or time period and a transparent pocket is included for a picture of the child from the event or time period. Within each “volume” are transparent sleeves for pictures and other two dimensional items as well as ample room for baby shoes. trinkets, ribbons, and small trophies, for example.

1 . A plurality of box-like containers each having fixed sides, a base, a cover, a binding and a front, said binding decorated to give the appearance of a volume in a set of volumes, 
 at least one of the containers including means to systematically organize and retain a plurality of two dimensional items, and    at least one of the containers of sufficient capacity to retain a plurality of small three-dimensional items.    
     
     
         2 . The plurality of containers according to    claim 1    wherein the bindings include transparent pockets for indicia and photographs.  
     
     
         3 . The plurality of containers according to    claim 1    wherein the bindings include indicia printed thereon.  
     
     
         4 . The plurality of containers according to    claim 1    wherein the front is a drop front and the front and cover clasp together to close the container.