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…
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…
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…
A collection of gorgeous dress trim embellishments from the past. Beautiful pieces to sew with today or just admire. The trims, featured, were imported from France, at the close of the Edwardian era into the decadent period of the roaring 20's. Some are silk embroidery on tulle net, highlighted with gold metallic thread. Others display the art of beadwork.Black sequin on tu…
Here is really a treasured find, as not often are these early millinery catalogs found, at least I don't see many. Sometimes, a few hats are combined in catalogs, featuring clothing and accessories. Still, to find a complete catalog, dedicated to the early Edwardian millinery trade is a treat.Written on the outside of the catalog is the date 1914. The catalog is issued by the Millin…
The photos in this portfolio are a collection of textiles that The Gatherings Antique Vintage has sold in the past. These moment-in-time items, some extravagantly opulent, many with utterly charming history, while others a source of inspiration, are a treasure trove, I would love to share. Please enjoy.So purely elegant and so fashionable for a bride of the day circ late teens - early…
