Oh yes, the marvel of ingenuity of finding ways to make life easier. This was so true in America, with the ability of travel by rail across the continent came about with the completion of the railroad tracks, laid east to west. As more and more folks started to travel, carpet bags, made of left over carpet, became a popular "suitcase" of the day. The roomy bags could hold necessaries t...

Recently a friend posed a question about wire framed bonnets from the Civil War.  She couldn't imagine wearing such a thing as she considered it uncomfortable.  This question did make me ponder.  Yes, indeed, women from the Victorian era did wear bonnets/hats made from a wire frame, embellished with lace, ribbon as well as a variety of other trims and materials.   The one she w...

I can't wait, and already saving the date, for next year to attend  the Heart Of Country, Fiddlers and Music Valley Country Antique Shows held in Nashville, Tn.  The three shows are held in conjunction with each other every February around Valentine's Day.   If you are a collector of country primitives, wow, this should be a "must" on your list.  In spite of the horrible w...