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A Small Collection of 19th And 20th Century Fabrics ~ Yardage For Home Sewing

A Small Collection of 19th And 20th Century Fabrics ~ Yardage For Home Sewing

This is a photographic collection of a small sampling of fabrics, available to the homemaker, for home sewing.  Fabrics from the later 19th century to the mid 1950's are represented. The fabric choices are from cotton to silk to that artificial silk, called rayon. I hope you will enjoy the small grouping and find it informative.     An outstanding find from the markets of Brimf…

Step Out Wearing Vintage! ~ 1950's Stetson Brown Bowler Hat

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…

February's Finest ~ Country Primitive Antique Show, Nashville, Tn

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…