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…
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…
Step out in style wearing vintage! Here is a man's great Stetson brown bowler hat, from the 1950's, to help you look your best at any gala event. A rich chocolate brown felt, the hat is unused ~ still in the Richman Brothers hat box, too. The brim of the hat turns up slightly and is edged with faille/grosgrain ribbon. The hat band is also of the same matching faille with the width measuring 1-1/4…
One of my favorite collection is handmade cloth sewing items, such as pincushion, emeries, sewing bags & rollups. Most of these items are one of a kind, with most born out of necessity, although I am sure, others, were made and given as gifts. They span the time, from very early museum pieces, to newly made today. My focus is on the items from the mid Victorian through the 1920's. One ca…
I love this dress! It has been in my own collection for many years but time to let go so hope someone else enjoys it as much as I have. The hand stitched dress dating from the Civil War era, is made of a double pink calico fabric. Many of our Civil War and Victorian era adult and children's fashions are perfect for your re-enactment and renaissance era costuming needs. Please visit our sto…
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…
