Antique Red Plaid Homespun Pillow Sham, Handstitched Linen Back, 1800s Primitive Textile, Farmhouse Bedding
A humble and heartfelt example of early American thrift, this antique pillow sham pairs a time softened red plaid cotton front with a sturdy homespun linen backing—handstitched as one and later fitted with button closures for continued use. A humble … Read More
Antique Redwork Turkey Red Pillow Sham c1900 – Victorian Friendship or Wedding Gift, Heraldic Birds
A striking Victorian-era turkey red pillow sham, richly embroidered with symmetrical heraldic birds and surrounded by the lovingly stitched names of its likely givers. Measuring an impressive 30 x 31 inches, this circa 1900 redwork textile carries both decorative beauty … 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 Stockings Hand Made Wool Knitted 1860 1880 Farmhouse Primitive
A wonderful early pair of hand made wool stockings from the 1860’s to later 1800’s. Perfect to add to the decor of a primitive country farmhouse. Made of a white, rather smooth texture, the pair would fit about mid calf. … Read More
Antique Tablecloth Square White Doily Embroidered Leaf Drawnwork Hand Needlework
A simple but striking composition unifies this lovely 1900’s square centerpiece tablecloth doily. Each corner of the doily is highlighted with padded embroidery stitches in a double leaf design. Gathered with a ribbon looped around the leaves, as if to … Read More
Antique Tape Lace Battenburg Circular Round 1900’s Trim
A beautiful piece of handmade Battenburg tape lace from the Victorian Edwardian era. This 1900’s piece is in a circular round pattern. More than likely an edging for a doily. Lovely fine needlework in a creamy color. Measurements: The lace … Read More
Antique Victorian Bed Sheet Redwork Embroidery Initials Crochet Trim
Dating from the later Victorian era a bed sheet with redwork cross stitched embroidery initials of EK. Stitched to the one edge of the sheet is a pretty filet crochet lace trim. This lovely work measures 11″ wide. Overall size … 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
Antique Victorian Cabinet Card Child Portrait, Kate Greenaway Dress, 1891 J. Strauss Photography
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
Antique Victorian Edwardian Silk Brocade Sewing Pin Cushion
The pin cushion was an essential part of a lady’s sewing basket from the Victorian times. Most all are hand made, as the one featured. This pincushion is made of strips of fabrics, in triangle shape, were cut from silks … Read More
Antique Victorian Frog Cloak Fastener Black Silk Braid Closure Ornate Hand Knotted Coat Trim
A striking and substantial Victorian black braid frog fastener, hand-knotted in elaborate passementerie work and designed to make a bold statement upon a cloak or coat. Rich in texture and movement, this 6-inch embellishment reflects the dramatic elegance and craftsmanship … Read More
Antique Victorian Lace Mesh Stockings c1895–1910 Edwardian Ladies Openwork Hosiery Tan Cotton Silk
A delicate and beautifully patterned pair of antique ladies’ lace mesh stockings dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian era, showcasing fine openwork knitting and the graceful elegance of turn-of-the-century hosiery. A lovely pair of antique ladies’ openwork mesh … Read More
Antique Victorian Sham Tambour Embroidered Pillow, Whitework Wreath Cover, 1800s Cotton Layover
A graceful and highly detailed Victorian pillow sham, richly adorned with tambour embroidery in a sweeping botanical wreath—an elegant study in 19th-century whitework. A beautiful antique pillow sham dating to the late Victorian era, featuring extensive hand-worked tambour embroidery across … Read More
Antique Warrens Bloomer Elastic Sewing Notion Advertising Bolt Spool Roll
An old time sewing notion from the early 1900’s, The Warren’s Bloomer Elastic, on the original spool could be a fun decorator item. The spool advertising wash it! boil it! is guaranteed. However, no guarantee today the elastic still has … Read More
Antique Wide Brussels-Style Lace Trim – 2 Pieces, 74″ Each – Fern & Sunflower Motif
A beautiful pair of antique lace trims, both cut from what was likely once a single continuous length. Each measures 74″ long, with one 7-1/4″ wide and the other 7-1/8″ wide. Worked on a fine machine-made net ground, the design … Read More
Artificial Silk Floss 1900’s Hemingway’s Embroidery Rope Thread Lot of 12
12 skeins of Hemingway Texto Rope artificial silk embroidery floss thread from the early 1900’s. Each of the skeins measure 4-1/2 yards in length and are grouped together in one bundle. The only indication as to color is the #2078. … Read More
August 1925 Needlecraft Magazine Needle Art Fashion Homemaking
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
Bed Sheet Vintage 1900’s Edwardian Linen Cutwork Embroidery Antique
Dating from the early 1900’s – 1920’s, an Italian cutwork embroidery linen bed sheet measuring 96″ x 100″. A very pretty pattern of cutwork is centered at the one end with the pattern extending 36″ at the width. The depth … Read More
Black Bow Silk Velvet Dress Sash Beaded Netting Trim Edwardian Mourning Ribbon Antique Victorian
A dramatic antique black silk velvet dress sash, richly adorned with hand-applied beading and netted embellishment, once worn at the back of a Victorian or early Edwardian gown—an evocative survivor of late 19th to early 20th century dress. Condition As … 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
Boy Hat Victorian 1870 1890 Fabric Tam American Label Brick Red Golden Rod Stripe
A little boy’s Victorian tam hat from the later 1870’s to 1890’s era. This 19th century hat is extremely nice. It is a cloth fabric in a linen / cotton, raised weave, stripe pattern. The fabric reflect the colors of … 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
Child 1920’s Dress Long Style Embroidery Lace Trim Tucks Ribbon
A very nice condition girl’s long batiste cotton dress dating from the 1920’s. Simple styling with 5 short vertical tucks at the shoulder seam on either side of the front of the dress. Embroidered flowers a short distance down the … Read More
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