A charming glimpse into the artistry of everyday life in 1910, this original embroidery guide by Helen Marvin offers both instruction and inspiration, complete with delicate color plates and timeless designs once stitched into the fabric of Edwardian homes. ***A … Read More
A tender and beautifully composed Victorian cabinet card portrait, featuring a sweet young girl dressed in a charming Kate Greenaway–style frock. Photographed in St. Louis in 1891, this piece captures the gentle innocence and storybook fashion beloved at the close … Read More
A tender survivor from the turn of the century, this pair of antique valentines remains exactly as they were received in 1900—each still housed in its original envelope, postmarked and addressed to the same recipient. While the cards themselves are … Read More
Vintage Edwardian postcard with a beautiful Happy Birthday greeting. Embossed with a dove, surrounded with roses and other flowers, this die cut card is truly lovely. It is printed in Germany Series 1620. A hand written message, dated 2-11-1911, extending … Read More
Edwardian Actress in Costume – Smoking Pose Signed & Inscribed Presentation Card | Goerz Anastigmat** A striking and rare hand-colored theatrical photograph dating to the early Edwardian era, depicting a costumed stage performer in a boldly modern pose — cigarette … Read More
Here’s a fun outdoor photograph postcard from the early 1900’s. A group of men and women getting their photo taken on an outing. Dressed prim and proper the men are wearing suits, ties and hats. Dresses, skirts and blouses for … Read More
A very unique tin lithograph school children’s tube pencil case. The graphics of the tin lid features teacher, her students and blackboard, numbers and alphabet. The lower part of the tube is embellishes with flowers, math numbers and ruler. Pat’d … Read More
An old German large valentine with silk trim and parchment paper features a fold out or pop up at the center. This large hanging valentine was found with an original box. Although the box, as well as the valentine, does … Read More
Fashions, needlework, ads and more, are featured in this vintage Needlecraft magazine of August 1925. This magazine is nice, complete with covers but missing the four middle pages. What’s popular in the year 1925? Pretty table linens such as an … Read More