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…
A special day, a special dress. What couldn't be more lovely than this pretty net and lace dress, bedecked with ribbon, worn for a wedding about 1912-1915.The dress is made of three net tiers, with a cream silk satin band of ribbon, sewn to the second tier, to give it a dramatic flair. The bodice, made of tulle, resembles an over blouse. The sleeves and yoke are made of machine…
Wow! Here is an awesome purse from decades past. Dating from the Edwardian - 1920's era, the purse features a paisley fabric with a beautiful silk water taffeta moire interior.A suede leather framework with brass catch to open and close the bag. Suede tab on the front with initials of C.E.D. A heavier style rope braid handle straps, with interesting knot in the center, for carrying the purs…
This is a photographic collection of a small sampling of fabrics, available to the homemaker, for home sewing. Fabrics from the later 19th century to the mid 1950's are represented. The fabric choices are from cotton to silk to that artificial silk, called rayon. I hope you will enjoy the small grouping and find it informative. An outstanding find from the markets of Brimf…
The beauty of elaborate details, along with fine workmanship, is so evident in the making of beautiful table and bed linens. Not only for one's self, but many gorgeous pieces were included in a daughter's trousseau. A customary practice from the Victorian time into the early part of the 1900's.Making of these items might start at a daughter's early age, so by the time of marriage…
