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A Happy New Year's Wish From A Time Past

A Happy New Year's Wish From A Time Past

Here is a gorgeous early 1900's embossed Victorian postcard. The die cut lithograph card is saluting a Happy New Year. A sweet colorful card of a boy with angel wings moving a large basket filled with blooms of roses and flowering tree. Sign post in background declares January 1. Written message on the back of the card from Mary Klein to Frank Kemp, Attica, Ohio. Postmarked from Tiffin, Oh…
Ribbon Art ~ Handiwork Of The Victorian Edwardian Era ~ Dresser Runner And Matching Pincushion

Ribbon Art ~ Handiwork Of The Victorian Edwardian Era ~ Dresser Runner And Matching Pincushion

OH..... here is such a fantastic matching runner and pincushion from the late Victorian / early 1900's.  Done of ribbon art, the pieces are extremely well done.  . Can you imagine such a lovely dresser runner and pincushion upon milady's vanity or dresser?   Especially in the beautiful flora motif of roses.The roses are scattered at the edge of the runner and across the top side of…
1920's East Meets West ~ A Striking Hand Embroidery Silk  Kimono In Original Box

1920's East Meets West ~ A Striking Hand Embroidery Silk Kimono In Original Box

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…