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The Joy Of The Hunt ~ Collecting Antique And Vintage Textiles & Accessories

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…
Cut, Sew, Embroidery ~ A Vintage Mother And Daughter Matching Aprons

Cut, Sew, Embroidery ~ A Vintage Mother And Daughter Matching Aprons

Do you remember cooking and baking with your mother? She teaching you the art of baking those special cookies perhaps? Following the recipe and measuring the ingredients correctly?  Rolling of the dough, if cut out cookies were to be made. Each shape placed carefully on the cookie sheet for baking. Of course, the best part was the decorating of the cookies after they were baked. Oh, what fun!…
To  Delight The Fashionista Of The 1930's ~  A Vintage Chiffon Dress

To Delight The Fashionista Of The 1930's ~ A Vintage Chiffon Dress

Team this great 1930's dress with a wide brimmed straw hat, or perhaps an adorable cloche, for a cool refreshing summer look.So typical of the 1930's with is flowing form, the dress is sewn of silk chiffon fabric in a red and white color.  Clothing of the era were very feminine, soft lines, soft drapes.  This dress states it all.  It is of a simple construction with scoop round neck…
1920's East Meets West ~ A Striking Hand Embroidery Silk  Kimono In Original Box

1920's East Meets West ~ A Striking Hand Embroidery Silk Kimono In Original Box

To dazzle the eye ~ a exceptionally nice ivory silk Japanese kimono and sash. Vintage 1920's or 1930's, unused still in box. The silk of the robe is very flowing, light and airy, almost gossamer. Beautiful flowers of roses are hand embroidered in padded satin stitch.  Shades of a delicate pink, with the leaves embroidered in a soft color of blue, dot the fabric giving a tranquil feeling .&nbs…

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…

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…