A lovely pair of early Victorian straight sole wedding shoes in a silk satin dating from the 1840's to 1860's. Beautifully hand stitched in small even stitches. Lined in linen. The early ladies slipper shoes have rounded squared toes and straight leather flat bottom soles. The embellishment on the toe of the one shoe is missing. However, the ever-so-narrow silk ribbon lacing ties, to secure the s…
Hair memorials whether made into jewelry, woven into wreaths and pictures, or small locks of hair sometimes placed in a locket, were a remembrance of loved ones or friends. We normally associate these memorials being made after someone was deceased, but they were also keepsakes of dear ones who might have moved away, including soldiers who were away fighting in war.The Gatherings Antique Vintage&…
A very attractive silk taffeta printed flora ribbon dating from the late Victorian - Edwardian or 1920's era. This found piece is unused condition.Another equally pretty floral ribbon from the Victorian Edwardian 1920's, as the yellow floral ribbon above. This silk taffeta ribbon has solid pink stripes in a satin finish. Again, it is unused condition.This is just an incredi…
Have you thought of adding antique & vintage linens to your home decorating style? You don't have to be a collector of antiques, to find a pretty little doily that would cozy up to that bed side table, to give just the right look. Or why not dazzle your dinner guests, setting your dining table, with a vintage tablecloth and napkin set. As a hostess, wear one of those pretty vintage aprons to…
The Gatherings Antique Vintage wishes each and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Antique and vintage glass, spun wire ornaments and glass ball garland are featured on this old feather Christmas tree.
Life for many of our early ancestors was difficult, with many of them living in very
rural primitive settings . Living was sparse both in material items as well as
friendship of neighbors, as many times neighbors would be quite distances
apart. Even a small town may be a day's travel (or more) away. It is probably
within this setting the make-do was born. Some out of necessity and other fr…
