A 1890’s Victorian Gibson girl child’s dress. Made in a blue and white stripe plaid fabric with ruffle yoke, the dress has puffy sleeves ending in a deep cuff at the wrist. The sleeves are fully lined with the same … Read More
A simple baby garment with extraordinary fine needlework from the mid 19th century. About 1850’s or perhaps earlier. This little undershirt or chemise is of homespun linen in a very fine weave. Completely hand stitched with tiny, tiny stitches. Find … Read More
Here’s a neat antique white porcelain china pestle with a graceful turned wooden handle. Dating about 1920’s, perhaps earlier, this culinary kitchen or drugstore tool would have been quite handy for mashing or crushing. The handle is hardwood, possibly … Read More
From the vintage years of the early 1920’s, perhaps somewhat earlier, an unfinished quilt top made mostly of shirting fabrics of the day. It is a great study piece, if for nothing else, of the type of fabric used mainly … Read More
Here is a wonderful later 19th century patriotic Americana towel. The fringe towel is unused, still with handwritten price/stock. Made of linen damask, in an off white or more natural color, the motif is a moon (or sun) with a … Read More
A calico primitive farmhouse sunbonnet from the early 1900’s. The wonderful old fabric is a maroon with white dot. The stiffened brim is embellished with a decorative thread stitch. A ruffle around the face area, with a tiny bit of … Read More
A gorgeous vintage bolster pillowcase or could be cut and seamed for a pair of bed linen cases. The unused bolster dates from the 1940’s with a lovely crochet lace inset of pink, blue and white thread. Three joining insets … Read More
What can I say….except this is a gorgeous Battenburg tape lace tablecloth. This round cloth is 50″ in diameter, making it a perfect size for a small table or a showy centerpiece doily for a large dining table. A beautiful … Read More
Dating from the late Victorian Edwardian era, a pretty embroidered monogram towel with the initial K. The damask towel with its Greek borders, make it a classy design. An extra plus is the hand crochet filet trim. A lovely vintage … Read More
From the early part of the last century, a sweet embroidered redwork quilt. This turkey red child’s quilt features children, animals, birds, flowers and animated objects, in 28 quilt squares. Blocks in between are quilted in a flower motif, white … Read More