Another one of those early dresses with a wonderful tidbit of history. This Victorian lady's dress is from the late 1860's, Civil War era, or 1870's in a green plaid linen (possibly mixed with a silk or a wool challis) with over skirt. Buttons down the front with 7 fabric over metal buttons (should be 8 but one is missing at the waist). The lace ruffle and velvet trim at the ne…
Here is a true piece of Americana. This historical apron is from the 1890 , printed in red, white and blue with stars fabric. The apron was manufactured by Dunnel Mfg Co., for distribution at the Cotton Centenary of 1890, in Pawtucket, R.I. These aprons were made to commemorates the 100th anniversary, (1790-1890), of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning machinery, at…
The Gatherings Antique Vintage wishes each and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Antique and vintage glass, spun wire ornaments and glass ball garland are featured on this old feather Christmas tree.
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.…
I have always admired this wonderful lady's 1910-1912 (Titanic era) Edwardian brimmed hat in wonderful condition. So I thought I would share.The outside of the hat is of a brushed plush in green sprinkled with reddish brown. A very interesting plush. This same fabric is slightly folded to form the crown of hat ending in a bow adorned with a large cut steel buckle at the back. Still mo…
What a charming purse to have carried to a social function and how splendid it must have looked ~Here is a wonderful Edwardian - 1920's lady's openwork coin or dance purse in a gold-tone metal. Purse is oval in shape, in a pleasing up and down scroll work. Situated in the center is a large faucet purple glass jewel. Two smaller purple jewels, in a lighter shade, accent either side of…
