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What Fun ~ A Pair Asian Oriental 1920s Sewing Doll Pincushion Composition Head Painted Features

What Fun ~ A Pair Asian Oriental 1920s Sewing Doll Pincushion Composition Head Painted Features

I just loved these dolls when I found them, really not knowing just what they were until I started to do some peeking.  Then I really was fascinated when I discovered the dolls were actually for sewing, with the bodies for a pincushion.  Also a compartment for a thimble and one for embroidery scissors.The pair are Asian, Oriental. Possibly of Japanese origin. Dating from the 1920s, the d…
Christmas Inspiration From The Past ~ Decorate Your Home Merrily

Christmas Inspiration From The Past ~ Decorate Your Home Merrily

Start your Christmas season with decorations from the vintage past. Old or not so old, it a fun way to personalizeyour own festive celebration.Shop The Gatherings Antique Vintage for lovely Christmas tree decorations such as the glass garlands,ornaments and Christmas greeting card as shown.  Items shown are from the 1920sto 1950s era. Perhaps paper scraps ornaments embellished with…
Scary Or Not So Scary ~ Vintage Halloween

Scary Or Not So Scary ~ Vintage Halloween

Are a collector of antique and vintage Halloween? Do you like the frightful scary things that go bump in the night? Or enjoy the happy faces of smiling pumpkins ready to decorate a party table. Whatever your pleasure, there are some fun things out there, such as this Luhrs cardboard die cut.  Dating from the 1950's, Mr. Pumpkin Head wears his bow tie and bowler hat. With a grin on his face…
For Inspiration ~ Sewing With Old Trim and Lace

For Inspiration ~ Sewing With Old Trim and Lace

For your inspiration ~sewing with old trim and laces can be a way of creating your own artistic expression. Whether is is for items you sell or for your own personal enjoyment. The Gatherings Antique Vintage offers many antique and vintage embellishments so the next time you are looking for "just the right touch" stop by for a visit. Here's an example of what is available....…