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Happy Easter Blessings ~ 2024

Happy Easter Blessings ~ 2024

Greeting and happy Easter from The Gatherings Antique Vintage.I have always had a love of rabbits since a young girl. even having my own pet bunny to care for.  Even yet, at a younger age, I loved having a storybook read to me, titled Bunny Blue.  Yes, it truly was the beginning to adore these creatures.  So over the years, I would seek rabbits in different materials.  It seeme…
Sneak Preview ~ Spooky Vintage Halloween Costume Wicked Witch Black Cat Decorations

Sneak Preview ~ Spooky Vintage Halloween Costume Wicked Witch Black Cat Decorations

Here's a sneak peek of "coming soon" vintage Halloween offerings from The Gatherings Antique Vintage.  Things that go bump in the night are always a delight, especially ephemera collectibles, such as the Beistle witch stirring her black kettle or the long neck black cat howling at the moon.  Both have fold out honeycombs. Interested in early vintage costumes?  Wow!  Here i…
From The Collectible World ~ Vintage Thanksgiving Decorations  & Other Treats

From The Collectible World ~ Vintage Thanksgiving Decorations & Other Treats

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 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…
Victorian Laces, Embellishments, Trims And Add Ons

Victorian Laces, Embellishments, Trims And Add Ons

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,…