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Antique Victorian Black Chantilly Style Lace Collar Tie, Oak Leaf Acorn Motif Mourning Scarf
A striking and elegant Victorian black lace collar tie, delicately worked in a Chantilly-style cotton lace with a graceful oak leaf and acorn pattern. Measuring an impressive 45 inches in length, this airy lace accessory would once have draped beautifully … Read More
Antique 1920s Brown Cord Passementerie Cape Cloak Silk Rayon Frog Closure
This is an exquisite, oversized frog fastener closure dating from the late Edwardian era to the early 1920s. Hand-crafted in a rich chocolate brown hue, the piece features twisted cord work with a substantial 5-inch across the width from one … Read More
Antique Silk Embroidery Apron Ribbon Trim Asian Influence 1900s
Antique from the early 1900’s to 1920’s, a cream silk apron with embroidery, accented with rows of tucks and ribbon ties. Cut in a triangle shape, this pinner apron is embroidered in a simple style of flowers, in an Asian … Read More
Antique Clover Border White Linen Oval Doily Monogram D Scalloped Edge Spring Table Decor
A graceful antique oval linen doily adorned with a finely stitched Gothic monogram “D” and encircled by a soft clover border. With its crisp white tone and gently scalloped edge, this elegant piece brings a quiet freshness to spring tables, … Read More
Black Victorian Lace Remnant Pieces Yardage Trim 1900’s 3 Piece Lot
A three piece lot of old black Victorian – 1900’s lace remnant yardage. Suitable for sewing or craft projects, journals or scrap booking. Even millinery hat making. Piece # 1 is a remnant. Size is 39″ long x 21″ wide. … Read More
Butterfly Embroidery Doily Tidy Lace Edge Trim For Dresser Bureau Victorian 1900’s
This Victorian tidy for milady dresser or bureau is charming with its decorative butterflies in each corner. Even the gorgeous lace edging lends a beautiful tone of refinement to the overall 11″ square doily. Butterflies are embroidered in a yellow … Read More
Vintage Fabric Remnants 1930s 1940s Pink Dimity Voile Flannel Cotton Bundles Sewing Quilting Crafts
A charming assortment of vintage fabric remnants in soft pinks, florals, and gentle stripes, dating from the 1930s to 1940s—perfectly suited for small sewing projects, quilting, or the most delicate of handmade keepsakes. This sweet and thoughtfully gathered collection of … Read More
Edwardian Sewing Notions Curated Lot Genesee Skirt Fastener Collar Wires Dress Weights Original Cards
A thoughtfully curated grouping of original Edwardian sewing notions, preserved on their advertising cards—a rare and evocative glimpse into early 20th century dressmaking. Perfect for display in a sewing room or for the collector who delights in the small, ingenious … Read More
Vintage 1920s Embroidered Lace On Net Remnant Pieces 1930s Art Deco Period
Even though these pretty navy lace pieces were removed from their original garment, the pieces still stand as a testament to early 20th century craftsmanship of the time. Here are key elements of the lace: – The technique of making … Read More
Antique Early 1900s Mattress Ticking Fabric Remnant Blue Red Stripe Cotton Primitive Textile
A charming early 1900s mattress ticking remnant in classic blue, red, and creamy white stripes—perfect for primitive sewing projects, repairs, or authentic farmhouse decor. This is an early 1900s cotton mattress ticking fabric remnant, featuring a pleasing arrangement of soft … Read More
Vintage 1920’s Girl Dress Child Silk Chiffon Rayon Rosettes Ribbon Party
A roaring 20’s or early 1930’s, girl’s vintage yellow silk chiffon rayon party dress. The bodice is in a plain sleeveless style with rounded neck line. Snaps on one shoulder for ease of getting into/out of the dress. No other … Read More
Vintage Ribbon 1920’s Spool Art Silk Brown Copper Metallic Edge Trim Embellishment
Vintage Art Silk ribbon on the original spool from 1915 – 1920’s era. This wonderful old rayon silk ribbon is in a shade of brown faille, with what appears to be a copper metallic thread on either side edge. Estimate … Read More
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The Sunday Table: Fine Linens from an Earlier Era
There was a time when Sunday dinner called for the good tablecloth. Not necessarily because the meal itself was elaborate, and not because the table needed to impress anyone. Rather, Sunday had its own quiet importance. It was a... Read More
The Pieces We Almost Let Go: Knowing When to Hold On
A piece is in your hands—something lovely, something well-made—but you hesitate. Do I keep it? Or do I let it go? Those of us who gather textiles, trims, and small fragments of the past know this feeling well. Not... Read More
**Why Art Deco Still Feels Modern: A Style That Never Left Us**
And it raises a simple question: **Why does Art Deco still feel so modern?** The answer, I think, lies in its clarity. Art Deco design stepped away from the softness and ornament of the Victorian world and embraced something... Read More
**Jewels of the Jazz Age: Art Deco Beadwork That Still Speaks**
There are some pieces that whisper… and others that speak clearly across time. These Art Deco beadwork embellishments—dating from the 1920s into the early 1930s—belong to the latter. Bold. Confident. Unmistakably modern for their day. Hand-beaded on fine black... Read More
When Aluminum Was Elegant: The Quiet Beauty of 1930s–40s Jewelry
There was a time when elegance did not depend on precious metals. In the years spanning the late 1930s into the early 1940s, materials once considered humble—aluminum among them—were shaped into objects of quiet beauty. Lightweight, practical, and readily... Read More
**The Charm of Pocket Handkerchiefs: Small Treasures of the 1920s and 1930s**
**The Charm of Pocket Handkerchiefs: Small Treasures of the 1920s and 1930s** There is something especially endearing about the smallest things—the ones easily overlooked, yet quietly carrying the grace of another era. Among these are the pocket-sized handkerchiefs of... Read More
A Collar for a Child – Victorian Grace in Miniature
There is something especially touching about the small things that remain from the past — the garments made not for grand occasions, but for the quiet, everyday beauty of a child’s life . This delicate collar, with its fine... Read More
From Dress to Design: The Story of Edwardian Lace Trim**
This delicate length of Edwardian chemical lace—softly aged to a gentle ivory—was once part of a garment, carefully stitched into place more than a century ago. Perhaps it trimmed a summer blouse, or traced the neckline of a light... Read More