I am always excited to find lovely vintage ribbon rosettes, especially because I love them so well! These pretties date from the Edwardian - 1920's flapper era. Thought I would share and showcase a few of this type of flower. Not only a treasure trove, but a testament to the makers of these lovely creations. Each of these rosettes are unique from any of the others. …
I thought this was really a fantastic piece of fabric from the turn of the century, 1900's 1920's. in Irish linen. Still with the original paper label, in unused condition. I am always amazed at the wonderful antique and vintage items that still can be found today, from long ago, which have the original boxes or labels. Still in pristine condition. such as this piece of linen yardage.A…
Do you remember cooking and baking with your mother? She teaching you the art of baking those special cookies perhaps? Following the recipe and measuring the ingredients correctly? Rolling of the dough, if cut out cookies were to be made. Each shape placed carefully on the cookie sheet for baking. Of course, the best part was the decorating of the cookies after they were baked. Oh, what fun!…
Team this great 1930's dress with a wide brimmed straw hat, or perhaps an adorable cloche, for a cool refreshing summer look.So typical of the 1930's with is flowing form, the dress is sewn of silk chiffon fabric in a red and white color. Clothing of the era were very feminine, soft lines, soft drapes. This dress states it all. It is of a simple construction with scoop round neck…
Now tell me, how cute is this! I'm dating this wonderful bolt of cotton fabric to about the 1960's, however, it actually may be somewhat earlier.As you can see, it is a stylized print of a lion or cat printed in red outline ~ white face with red features on black fabric. Two sizes of the lions are on the fabric in an all over pattern. Animals face both ways on the length of the fabric. It is a cot…
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…
