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Presidents Day ~ A Birthday Celebration!

Presidents Day ~ A Birthday Celebration!

A star studded celebration can be made with this stunning red and white quilt stitched with stars, stars and more stars!https://store.the-gatherings-antique-vintage.net/1...

Crochet Trims, Yokes And Pretties ~ The Finishing Touch For Undergarments

The art of hand crocheting is a very old form of lace making. There has been some early documentation of crocheted textiles known about 1812, although the craft was more than likely practice prior to that date. In 1824 the first known crochet patterns were published in the Penelope magazine, which was printed in Holland. Through the 1800's crocheting seems to be firmly established, and along with…

For Mama's Little Darling ~ "Always Ready" ~ A 19th C Baby Victorian Bib

Feeding time is such a pleasure, although, many wee ones sometimes do show their displeasure with the taste of certain foods, wanting to feed themselves or just for other reasons sometimes only known to little minds.Still, the child's Victorian bib pictured above gives rise to the occasion that the baby is "Always Ready". And for many, at feeding time, the sentiment is exactly right.The darling pr…
Victorian Early 1900's  Blue Parasol Figural Children Playing At Seashore

Victorian Early 1900's Blue Parasol Figural Children Playing At Seashore

I have read articles regarding the small size parasol, being not necessarily a child's, but may have been used by a lady riding in a carriage. She would want something to block the sun, but not so large to hamper her view. I am sure this is a true statement, however, on the other hand, I feel some small parasols were actually used by children.Case in point would be this small parasol, with its d…

An Affair Of The Heart ~ Society Silk Embroidery Of The 1900's

February 14th is Valentine's Day.  So to celebrate, The Gatherings Antique Vintage thought we would share this wonderful textile from the past.  Dating from the early 1900's, it is a silk thread embroidery pillow cover, with motto "An Affair Of The Heart". Surrounding the heart are purple violets.  An ever popular flower.   Embroidery is worked on a cotton fabric of a natural…

From The Generations Past ~ The Ever Popular Sailor Suit For Little Folks

Now, this little sailor suit dates from the vintage years of the 1920's.  Its pretty darn cute, isn't it?   Made of  blue cotton, the suit  was, also, found with a pair of blue with white stripes long socks to match.  The top features long sleeves with buttons at the wrist. Red stripe on one shoulder and boat/anchor on the other. Slash pocket on one side of the top.…