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Antique Italian Shams Pair Layover Pillow Bedding Edwardian c1900 Lovebirds Drawnwork Raised Whitework Embroidery
A beautiful pair of antique Italian layover pillow shams, dating from the late 1800’s to early 1900. Delicately embroidered in raised whitework with a romantic motif of lovebirds surrounded by fruit and floral vines. Crafted from fine white linen and … Read More
Early American Turned Wooden Goblet | 19th Century Treen Cup | Primitive Peaseware Style
A beautifully aged early American turned wooden goblet, rich in warmth and quiet character. With its flared form and hand-shaped stem, this small treen piece carries the simple elegance of 19th century craftsmanship—equally at home in a primitive kitchen or … Read More
Antique Primitive Tin Kerosene Lamp Glass Chimney, Handmade Tinsmith Oil Lamp Lighting, Americana
A beautifully honest example of early American lighting, this primitive tin kerosene lamp carries the quiet story of everyday life—handcrafted, well-used, and enduring. With its soldered seams, fitted cork stopper, and tall glass chimney, it speaks to a time when … Read More
Antique 1920s Art Deco Woven Braid Trim Brown Rayon Cotton Tan Raised Pattern Unused
A beautiful 6 yard plus length of antique woven decorative braid dating to the early Art Deco period, featuring a rich chocolate brown ground highlighted with raised tan woven accents. This elegant trim remains unused and retains its full original … Read More
Vintage Ombre Silk Rayon Ribbon Rosettes – Doll Dressmaking, Millinery, Craft Trim
A delightful gathering of vintage ribbons and rosettes, softly aged and full of creative promise—perfect for doll dressmaking, millinery accents, journaling, and thoughtful handwork inspired by the past. “The miniature 1920s ribbon rosettes are particularly scarce and highly sought after … Read More
Antique Moiré Silk Watered Taffeta Ribbon, Pink and Blue Lot Edwardian Millinery Trim 1900s
A charming pair of antique silk moiré ribbons from the early 1900s, preserved in soft Edwardian colors of blush pink and pale blue. With their distinctive watered silk pattern and generous width, these ribbons once adorned fine millinery or dressmaking … Read More
Vintage Rick Rack Copper Color 1950s Trim for Sewing Crafts 5 Yards
Here’s a neat copper color sewing trim from the vintage years of the 1950’s. The rick rack zig zag trim is 5 yards 27″ long x 1/8″ wide. Good unused condition. Perfect for many sewing and craft applications.
Children Bib Good Boy Blue White Terry Cloth Toweling Vintage 1900s Edwardian
Yesterday’s past always spells surprises, such as this unique child’s feeding bib made of terry cloth fabric. Interesting the fabric, but also the motto GOOD BOY woven front and center. Now what could be more rewarding than the child to … 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
McCall Fancy-Work Book Mail Order Catalog Pamphlet Needlework Embroidery 1900’s
A McCall Fancy-Work book mail order needlework catalog. Although the book has no date, the styles suggest it is about 1910. It is 31 pages in black and white print of stenciled goods for embroidery for women, children and household. … 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
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
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A Fourth of July Remembered in Cloth
There is something especially tender about a holiday remembered not in fireworks, but in thread and cotton. This small handkerchief, softly worn by time, tells its story in a whisper rather than a shout. Around its border, a parade... Read More
A Cheerful Geometry: An Early 20th Century Cheater Cloth
There is something immediately engaging about a fabric that seems to know its purpose—to delight the eye while making the work of the hand just a little easier. This vivid length of early 20th century “cheater cloth” does precisely... Read More
A Mid-Century Treasure: My Bobbie Jerome Handbag
There are certain finds that simply stop you in your tracks—and this was one of them. The moment I saw this striking black handbag with its bold, sculptural handles glowing in rich amber tones, I knew it was something... Read More
There are hats… and then there are statements of arrival.
This hat belongs to the latter. It rests not merely as an accessory, but as a quiet proclamation of prosperity, taste, and the unmistakable confidence of a woman who was seen—truly seen—when she entered a room. The deep, lustrous... Read More
The Art of the Hat: Millinery Advertising & Boxes from the 1920s–1950s
There was a time when a hat was never just a hat. It was an announcement, a finishing touch, a quiet declaration of taste—and just as importantly, it was an experience. From the moment it was selected to the... Read More
**The Millinery Shop on a Buffalo Street**
There is something about a bundle of unused trim that feels almost like a pause in time. These small plum-red grapes, still gathered tightly together, their stems bound with simple wire, seem never to have fulfilled their intended purpose.... Read More
Whispered Elegance: Edwardian Silk Moiré Ribbons in Pink and Blue
In the quiet glow of an Edwardian sewing room, ribbons like these would have whispered across the hands of a skilled milliner or seamstress, their soft silk sheen catching the morning light. Today, they arrive to us as delicate... Read More
A Little Figure from Another Time: The Quiet Charm of a Kate Greenaway Dressed Child Photo Card
There are certain pieces that do not call out loudly, yet linger with a soft and persistent voice. This delicate photo card of a child dressed in the style so closely associated with Kate Greenaway is just such a... Read More