Do you remember the Mother Goose ~ nursery rhyme story of three little kittens who lost their mittens and didn't know where to find them? Well, this post isn't about kittens loosing their mittens, but about dolly loosing her mitten. Oh dear, she didn't know where to find the one. She looked high and low and nary did it appear. So this one little mitten has languished tucked away…
Paper mache turkey candy containers were a favorite party favor. These colorful fowl held small sweet treats for young at heart.......now, who couldn't resist... whether you are young or old. There are many styles of these gobblers, from the 1950's type above, to the early type with metal feet. The best were made in Germany. What could be more fun than this table de…
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…
Here's a fantastic women's hat that's just about mint as you can get for 100 years old. Amazing! This wonderful wide brim natural straw hat with stiffened fabric dates from the mid to later Edwardian era. Great plaiting of the straw to give an interesting texture. The brim is covered with a stiffened fabric and then over laid with the strips of straw. The same fabric forms the ban…
Sometimes the joy of collecting antiques is in the hunt. One never know what might be waiting at that next estate sale, outdoor market or any other venue collectors and dealers search. So it is, with this perfectly mint pair of early 1900's Edwardian baby shoes or slippers. And no less in the original shoe box, with its great graphics of babes and storks. Wow! Such a beautiful gift to…
The art of hand crocheting is a very old form of lace making. There has been some early documentation of crocheted textiles known about 1812, although the craft was more than likely practice prior to that date. In 1824 the first known crochet patterns were published in the Penelope magazine, which was printed in Holland. Through the 1800's crocheting seems to be firmly established, and along with…
