Here’s an old primitive lighting tool from the Civil War era that is as functional today as it was then. This cast iron metal candlewick trimmers scissors was patented on the 4th of Nov. 1864. It is stamped on the … Read More
From an Italian trousseau, a pair of layover pillow shams from the early 1900’s. Found in Buffalo, New York area, the pair features a church with steeple and an angel on either side of the church. The inspiration setting is … Read More
Here’s a sweet child’s home made bib from the late teens or early 1920’s. The muslin fabric is embroidered with a pair of Roosevelt teddy bears playing ball. In the lower corners of the bib are rabbits with feeding dishes. … Read More
This is so cute for a vintage kitchen! In olden days here was a clever way of storing table linens after they were washed and iron to be kept fresh until ready to be used. The Gatherings is offering this … Read More
A 1900’s antique finer weave straw hat from the Edwardian era. The crown is 2″ tall and is styled with a beige silk ribbon affixed with a bow and short streamers. Two fabric flowers adorn the one side. One a purple … Read More
How often does one find this size of Victorian napkins especially with such a beautiful motif? Here’s a set of 8 Victorian damask dinner napkins ~ a fabulous find from an old Buffalo, N. Y. estate from the 1890’s – … Read More
A cardboard Victorian toilette pin cube for milady’s vanity or dresser. The purpose of the antique toilette pins were to pin an embellishment, veils and other necessities to a woman’s wardrobe. Made for the bedroom / vanity….not for sewing. Find … Read More
Chartreuse was a popular color in the era of the flapper in the 1920’s, again in the later 1930’s and yet another revival with mid century modern of the middle 1950’s, both in fashion and home decorating. With that being … Read More
Two filet center table doilies round mats from the early 1900’s. The smaller doily is a pretty pattern worked in Reticelli embroidery and at the center a bird of darn net filet inset. The doily is in nice condition and … Read More
Here’s a beautiful olive green ribbon in unused condition dating from the vintage years of the later 1920’s into the 1930’s. Perhaps even 1940’s. The grosgrain faille ribbon is a rayon, possibly a blend of cotton and rayon. Suitable for … Read More