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A Stored Away Treasure From A Victorian Time ~ A Belgian Point d Gaz Handkerchief

A Stored Away Treasure From A Victorian Time ~ A Belgian Point d Gaz Handkerchief

The Gatherings is so pleased to share this Victorian Belgian Point d Gaz needlelace lace handkerchief. The gorgeous lace is a stunning 5 " wide. It has a small center of fine silk fabric. Overall size is 13" square. It was found inside a decorative heavy paper envelope, made especially for it. Hand written on the outside of the envelope is the owner's name ~ Miss Adele Clark, Canastota,…
Amazing Collectibles Still To Be Found ~  A 1900's Cawston Ostrich Farm Aqua Folding Fan In Box

Amazing Collectibles Still To Be Found ~ A 1900's Cawston Ostrich Farm Aqua Folding Fan In Box

BEAUTIFUL! Just a beautiful ostrich feather fan still in the original box with label. The sticks and guards of the hand held folding fan are a celluloid, in a faux tortoise shell. Large ring to grasp the fan. Many of the feather tips are curly and the color is a yummy aqua color. The fan comes complete with its original cardboard box. The label inside indicates the fan is from the Cawston Os…
19th Century Victorian Hair Memorials  ~ Remembrance Of Loved Ones

19th Century Victorian Hair Memorials ~ Remembrance Of Loved Ones

Hair memorials whether made into jewelry, woven into wreaths and pictures, or small locks of hair sometimes placed in a locket, were a remembrance of loved ones or friends. We normally associate these memorials being made after someone was deceased, but they were also keepsakes of dear ones who might have moved away, including soldiers who were away fighting in war.The Gatherings Antique Vintage&…
Fine Victorian Edwardian Hand Made Needle Work Table Bed Linens ~ A Daughter's Trousseau

Fine Victorian Edwardian Hand Made Needle Work Table Bed Linens ~ A Daughter's Trousseau

The beauty of elaborate details, along with fine workmanship, is so evident in the making of beautiful table and bed linens.  Not only for one's self, but many gorgeous pieces were included in a daughter's trousseau.  A customary  practice from the Victorian time into the early part of the 1900's.Making of these items might start at a daughter's early age, so by the time of marriage…
A Study Of Ribbon Rosettes From The 1920's ~ What Was The Purpose?

A Study Of Ribbon Rosettes From The 1920's ~ What Was The Purpose?

Love these two beautiful hand made rosette with lace edging.  Somebody's lovely creation.  The boudoir ribbon embellishments date from the later teens-1920's. Although, I am not sure of the usage, possibly a decorative tie for storing pretty bed linens? Or maybe even curtain tie backs?   Maybe you can decide.Here's the construction of the pieces: The handmade round center, wit…