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To Delight The Eyes ~ Vintage French Dress Trims ~ A Dazzling Collection

A collection of gorgeous dress trim embellishments from the past.  Beautiful pieces to sew with today or just admire.  The trims, featured, were imported from France, at the close of the Edwardian era into the decadent period of the roaring 20's.  Some are silk embroidery on tulle net, highlighted with gold metallic thread.  Others display the art of beadwork.Black sequin on tu…

Adorably Sweet! A Pair Of "Minty" Children's 1920's Vintage Shoes!

Just have to share these absolutely adorable late 1920's or 1930's ankle strap button shoes. This pair of toddler shoes are unworn and probably from old store stock. A combination of leather in a caramel color - alligator-look, and a grey-white crinkle finish.  WOW!  It certainly give these shoes a high flying fashion statement.  An just for extra measure, a brown shoe button fast…

Vintage 1920 Flapper Paper Mache Half Doll Pin Cushion ~ From An Era Of Silent Movies

Her look is so enchanting that it captivates your attention. Oh, from a time period so long ago, this paper mache pin cushion doll dates from the 1920's. A perfect choice for a dresser or vanity top. Her eyes, "Clara Bow" lips and rosy checks are hand painted with a discerning expression. Her head is wrapped in a cloth turban accented with gold braid and paper embellishment at the center of fore…

A Fashion Statement ~ A Fur Trimmed 1930's Black Velvet Coat

1930's Black Velvet With Fur Trim Winter CoatThis is a  stunning, and I do mean stunning, lady's winter coat.  Made of black velvet, it is trimmed in fur at the collar, down the front opening and at the front hem, only on the one side . The fur ends at the side seam - in other words, it does not extend around the back nor on the other side of the front. Unfortunately I am not much of a…

A Collectible Of Yesteryear ~ The Hand Made Cloth Sewing Tools ~ Pincushions, Cases, Sewing Bags

One of my favorite collection is handmade cloth sewing items, such as pincushion, emeries, sewing bags & rollups. Most of these items are one of a kind, with most born out of necessity, although I am sure, others, were made and given as gifts. They span the time, from very early museum pieces, to newly made today. My focus is on the items from the mid Victorian through the 1920's.  One ca…

Victorian 19th Century Civil War Child's Handstitched Double Pink Calico Dress

I love this dress! It has been in my own collection for many years but time to let go so hope someone else enjoys it as much as I have. The hand stitched dress dating from the Civil War era, is made of a double pink calico fabric. Many of our Civil War and Victorian era adult and children's fashions are perfect for your re-enactment and renaissance era costuming needs.  Please visit our sto…