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&…
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…
