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 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....…
All things pretty, unique and one-of-a-kind. Antique and vintage treasures from the past for new creativity to stimulate imaginative ideas for home decorating and personal expression.
Find your expression.
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Through the years of the Victorian, Edwardian into the 1920's, Art Deco period,gorgeous laces, trims, add ons ~ just pretties, were produced, Both by hand and machine for the embellishment of clothing, millinery and even household items. The beautiful hand made textile pieces, as well as many machine made, can be now, one of a kind decorative ornamentation. Inspired in a new way,…
Here is a wonderful original Civil War era collapsible wire skirt or dress hoop. The wires are covered, although overtime some wires are now exposed. Buckle on the waist band to adjust the fit. Also on the waistband is stamped the word "Zephr (name of company or style of hoop? - I think the latter). Also stamped on the waist band are three pat'd dates although very difficult to rea…
What do country primitives collectors and dealers look for in textiles? One of the choices are garments, quilts, yardage and others items made of blue calico fabric. Color range from the Cadet blue to the deep Indigo. Date period from the early 19th century through the early 20th century. Here is a picture portfolio of a small selection representing that awesome color and f…
