Happy New Year To All

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A new year is almost beginning and we are saying our last goodbyes to the old year. 2007 has been an exciting year and a memory maker! I count many fond memories with family, new and old friends over this past year. It has been truly full of blessings. I hope your 2007 has treated you well and has been a memorable year for you, too.

Now as we embark on the year 2008, I wish all a very healthy & prosperous year. May you stay safe wherever your journey may take you ~ and in those quiet moments take a minute to smell the roses.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Victorian Ribbon Art Pincushion & Dresser Runner

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Each time I look at these two beautiful early 1900's ribbon art pieces I find them more intriguing. A lovely matching pincushion and dresser runner in a rose motif made of 1/4" narrow rayon ribbon (or rayon silk ribbon). The ribbon work is applied to a background material of a loose weave cotton mesh. Worked, I would say, much as counted cross stitch would be done. The ribbon is drawn from the backside to front counting over so many holes on the top side then drawn down to the back again. It seems to be of single layer although a certain amount of the ribbon is partially worked over the next creating a "padded" or raised flower motif. The roses are worked in two colors of pink. Green for the leaves and a golden for the branches. Most of the roses are 2" to 3" in diameter and with that in mind it would have taken quite a bit of ribbon yardage to complete this lovely project.

I am sure this was an instructional project that could have been purchased or a pattern offered in one of the lady's fanciwork magazines of the day.

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Season's Greetings ~ Postcards Of Yesteryear

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I believe this early 1900's postcard says it all very simply "A Merry Christmas". It is postmarked Oroweburg, Kansas 1917 with the inscription on the back of card "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, from B".

And it is also my greeting to one and all "A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"!

Some of you will recognize this card as an artist signed John Winsch card, copyrighted 1911. There were many publishers in the flourishing days of the postcard with probably one of the best known being Raphael Tuck. He purchased the art work of many leading illustrators of the time period. Some sought after artist illustrated cards would be Louis Wain, Phil May, Bertha Corbert for her "Sun Bonnet Babes, and Kate Greenaway for delightful children's drawings. Another known artist for her drawing of children was Ellen Clapsaddle. Here is a darling example of one of her Christmas postcards.

The caption is "Hearty Christmas Wishes, Plenty of Good Cheer, Good Friends Forever Near". Ellen Clapsaddle's signature is in the lower corner of the card. The card is an embossed card published by International Art Publ. Co., New York - Phila.

19th C Victorian Hair Memorials Keepsakes

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Hair memorials whether made into jewelry, woven into wreaths and pictures or small locks of hair sometimes placed in a locket were a remembrance of loved ones or friends. We normally associate these memorials being made after someone was deceased but not necessarily so as they were also keepsakes of dear ones who might have moved away or soldiers who were away fighting in war.

I have several lovely framed examples of hair keepsakes. The first one is signed Henrietta Livermore, June 1, 1813. The poem accompaning the the woven lock of hair is very touching...

"Remember me when you away Remember me at dawn of day And when dear heart this you see O then bestow a thought on me"

Possibly she had presented a woven lock of hair as a love token to someone that was going away. The locket of hair is pinned with a silk bow and attached to paper. I find the plaiting of the hair very intriquing as it does seems intricately made.

The two other hair mementos are both from Ashland County, Ohio. Both are signed but no date, however, I feel they are within the same time frame to the one above. Both of these are in the original frames. The hair on both of these memorials are also attached to paper with a finishing touch of silk ribbon.

Signed John Carver Ruggles, Ashland Co, Ohio

Signed Obadiah H. Huffman, Clearcreek Ashland Co. Ohio

Fine Work Of Art - Hand Duchesse Lace & Drawn Thread Doilies

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I view fine handmade textiles as work of art with some very suitable for framing to be enjoyed as you would a fine painting. Any lovely needlework can be framed taking care it is framed properly as not to harm the textile.

However, my writing this post is to share with you a several lovely doilies from the late Victorian era. None of these doilies are larger than 6" diameter but each display in this small amount of space skill of lace making.

I am particularly fond of drawn thread so this intricate doily I found fascinating as it seems so perfect in scale & workmanship

The other two are of Duchesse Bobbin Lace. Again, both of these are not very large but oh so pretty. The first one is completely Duchesse lace while the other has a very fine linen center surrounded with Duchesse lace.

These lovely doilies are available for purchase along with other fine estate linens. Shop The Gatherings Antique Vintage for all your table and bed linen needs.

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Antique & Vintage Textiles ~ Buying Expertise

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I advertise my items as antique textiles or vintage textiles (antique prior to the 1920’s and vintage from 1920’s - 1940’s as basically this is my time line of selling). I am interested in all textiles but my passion lies with clothing & accessories, bed & table linens, laces & sewing notions. These are the buying and selling areas I have been the most involved and the area I have gained the most experience. If you have purchased from me or planning to purchase you are buying not only the item but you are buying my expertise.

I have been dealing with cloth items for 30 years buying & selling in many venues including a brick & mortar store. Over the years my knowledge has expanded by sharing and gaining knowledge through other collectors and dealers. Also reading resource books both new and old plus all types of articles written on period textiles. Over the course of years I have visit museums studying the various textiles on display. But my vast knowledge has been acquired through the handling & studying textiles that cross my path. This is, in itself, the best learning experience one could ever hope to gain. Seeing, feeling, comparing is a great educator as there is history to cloth & looking for those clues unlocks the secret to the age.

Looking for clues to the age of this lovely doll dress first lets examine the fabric. It is of a lovely calico with a turquoise & reddish small print on the cream background. The fabric dates to about the mid 1860's or 1870's. The dress is a two piece with the bodice a long jacket style. A bit longer in the back than front suggesting a bustle. The skirt is full and fairly even. The sleeves are on a bishop style. Again, suggesting the dress is also later 1860's or early 1870's. The dress has both handstitching as well as machine stitching (tredle please - no electric here). All these are small clues but putting the clues together starts to give a time line on the item.

So Vintage ~ 1923 Butterick Child's Bonnet Pattern

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Now this is a real sweetie! Size 2 child's Butterick bonnet pattern from 1923. As the description says on the envelope, "the deltor, enclosed with this pattern, show you with pictures how to lay it out, put it together and finish it so that it retains all the style and beauty of the original model. Just a darling bonnet! This is a complete pattern with all pieces in good condition.

It is always a treat to be able to find and offer for sale a pattern such as this one.

1920's Italian Trouseau Sheet & Pillowcase Set ~ Cut & Embroidery Work

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I recently purchased this lovely Italian linen bed sheet & pillowcase set and just wanted to share a couple of photos with you. It dates from the 1920's and was part of a trouseau. The set is of cutwork embroidery featuring a large basket with a bouquet of flowers with a ribbon tied at the top of the basket. As the flowers spill from the basket they cascade along the the entire width of the edge of sheet. Wow! 84" of beautiful fancy work! The very edge of the sheet is scallop turning the corner at either side and extending 22" for the sheet return or foldover. Very nice quality linen.

And the pillowcases. Blue tissue has been placed under the design to give you a better visual look at the beautiful work.

Aren't they absolutely stunning!! And to believe they have been stored away all these years never being used.

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Greeting Old Friends - Christmas Ornaments From The Past

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Tis the season and soon I will be greeting old friends ~ Christmas ornaments from past seasons. Each year I store away these wonderful treasures I have collected over the last decade or more and each year gingerly unwrapping each glass, spun cotton & scrap ornament it is like greeting old friends.

My ornaments span the time from late Victorian / early 1900's to the ones from the 1940's and '50's. The latter ornaments are like the ones I grew up seeing on our tree at home so they do bring back a sense of nostalgic. Some were from my husband's family but most have been purchased here and there. And yes, even though some of these are a bit worn they do not lose their appeal. Again and again a magical moment happens as each illuminate their brilliancy once they are placed upon the tree.

My tree is also a wonderful 6-1/2 foot feather tree dating from the late 1920's - 1930's. When the branches are open it has a span of about 48" wide so it is quite good size & does hold a good many ornaments. And yes, I do put small Christmas lights on it and believe me its a pain! Still the end result of seeing the tree decked in all its glory makes it worth the effort. It usually takes me about 5 hours to complete this whole task.

The ornament in the foreground is an earlier ornament of tinsel and spun wire. A bird scrap adorns the center of the ornament. The glass & enameled garland I am especially fond of & was so thrilled when I discovered it. Actually, I purchased about 8 garlands all at the same time and all from the same lot although only two were the same. The one pictured is about 2" diameter. Usually the smaller beaded ones can be found readily but the larger ones not as easily. If these were made though there definitely had to be others. The glass is very fragile on the garlands so they would have broken quite easily and possibly not many survived.

The beaded glass ornament with the long loops is a Japanese import to America from the 1920's maybe a little later. It is a special one found among my mother-in-law's boxes of Christmas ornaments and it always holds a special place on the tree each year.

I love old Christmas ornaments but I am not a true collector as other friends of mine that are members of the Golden Glow Club. If you want to know more about this organization read here

It is fun to share and hope you have enjoyed reading my post.

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It has been a busy evening as I have been updating my Squidoo Lens tonight adding a polling and voting module to the page. If you are interested in antique & vintage textiles I hope you will stop by to vote for your favorite catagory. By clicking here it will take you to the page.

I have also updated the "Hats In Pictorial Review" module adding photos of two charming children's bonnets. The first one is a 1920's plush velvet in a wonderful shade of green. Such an adorable bonnet. The second one is a child's Easter bonnet dating from the later 1940's to mid 1950's. Oh how I remember bonnets such as this! How fun to view all the new & latest offerings for Easter & then to pick just the right bonnet to compliment that Easter dress! So be sure to take a look at these bonnets. Click here.

By the way, if you are interested in purchasing either of these bonnets they are available. For further details and purchase price visit my store The Gatherings. While you are there please view my other offerings.

A Make-Do Pincushion -~ A Useful Object Again

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Life for many of our ancestors was difficult with many of them living in very rural primitive settings . Living was sparse both in material items as well as friendship of other neighbors as many times neighbors would be quite distances apart. Even a small town may be a day's travel (or more) away. It is probably within this setting the make-do was born. Some out of necessity and other from "waste not".

What is a make-do? It is any object that had been broken, or unusable in its former usage, turned into a usable item again. Such as the broken trencher repaired by a metal strap to make it whole & usable again. The market basket with its broken handle repaired with wire, cloth or string . Other items might have been such as this make-do pincushion. The glass was once a goblet but broken. Selvaged for the base a handmade pincushion was added to make it into a usable object again.

I have seen other make-do pincushions made from lamp bases. Of course, each pincushion would be completely handmade making all of these objects one of a kind. Bits and pieces of fabric would be fashioned, stuffed & sewn. Embellished with embroidery or other needlework. Limited only to the imagination.

I doubt the meaning of the word "make-do" was an invention by our forefathers but a word creative by the antique collective world to encompass all those broken & discarded objects mended and made usable again. There are those collectors in the antique market that buy only make-do items still for other collectors it is a cross over. Regardless these items do take on their own charm not only for the way they are mended but the legacy they teach of generations past.

Paper Mache Turkey Candy Container ~ A Thanksgiving Past

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This delightful turkey made of paper mache was a Thanksgiving decoration. He is also a candy container. Many of the containers had removable cardboard cylinder bottoms for inserting candy. Still, on others the head of the containers were removable. Although this guy is small in size measuring 4" tall ,he certainly would not have held more than a piece or two of candy. Turkeys, such as this one, were made in a variety of sizes with many imported for the American market from Germany in the early 20th C. In later years Japan also entered the market. The German containers are very detailed including good colorations. Usually the Japanese candy containers were not as detailed. Some of the early 20th C turkey containers also had feet of metal or springs at the neck for limited movement.

As you can see this guy is very colorfully painted and still sports his original price tag of 69 cents! This container dates later 1940-50's. Notice his metal feet.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Lady's Edwardian Jeweled & Metal Dance or Coin Purse

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Here is a wonderful Edwardian - 1920's lady's openwork coin or dance purse in a gold-tone metal. Purse is oval in shape in a pleasing up and down scroll work. Large fauceted purple glass jewel is set in the center with two smaller lighter purple jewels on either side of the larger one. These three jewels appear on both sides of the purse. Clasp fastens the purse on the top. Chain handle that possible would have attached to a belt. Engaving work is revealed on the small center ovals on the inside of purse when opened. The engravings are a scroll & woven design. Nice hinge and nice clasp. This little purse measures 2-3/4" long x 2-1/4" wide not including the chain handle. Entire length including the chain would be 7" long. What a charming purse to have carried to a social function and how splendid it must have looked.

The holiday season is upon us and what better time to give a gift from a season past. The Gathering offers unique antique & vintage items with many of these lovely treasures one of a kind. Shop my store .

Delineator Magazine - The Inside Story / Lingerie

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Oh, the delight of reading old magazines filled with fashion pages. The latest and greatest fashions, in this case, the December 1932 issue of Delineator magazine. The story line of this one particular article was presenting the newest of lingerie for the smart women. Talking about nightgowns from this time period "they are growing more and more like evening gowns". They touch the floor and are in shimmery silk satins, rayons or other luxurious fabrics. Many with spaghetti straps & plunging necklines. And yes, the article goes on to state a bed jacket to match the gown is most definitely a plus.

Negligees, according to the next paragraph are defined by uninhibited colors. The cherry-red velvet and the mandarin satin are two very sought after colors. Possibly if for traveling the colors could be more subdue with the shades to wine red & mulberry but would go no further.

Oh but these do make wonderful Christmas gifts. It is one gift every girl and woman is certain to like & be pleased to receive.

As I read this last statement even with the passing of decades since the article was written girls and women still appreciate receiving fine lingerie.

Old Friends & Loyal Customers - California Collectors Doll Show

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The one and only show I participate in anymore is one held once a year. It is sponsored by the California Doll Club at the Community Center in Garden Grove, Ca. This year's event was held yesterday. True to form it was a beautiful and well attended show. Since it is so close to the up and coming holidays it always has a Christmas theme with many dealers offering for sale antique & vintage Christmas items as well as beautiful dolls & related items.

I have sold at this particular show about 15 years and it just seems to get finer with each passing year. This year no exception. Although I don't collect or sell dolls I find I always have had a nice business with a good customer base selling children's playthings, doll & children's clothing etc & Christmas.

It is always a social time for me, too, as it is a time to spend a few minutes with dear customers & friends. Many I only see this one time a year.

Thought I would share a few pictures with you.

Feather Christmas tree circ 1930's - 1940's. This particular 4 ft tree was found still in the original mailing box. Tree is decorated with paper scrap & tinsel ornaments from late Victorian / early 1900's. In the foreground are early paper covered Christmas gift boxes - many with holly motifs. Boxes such as these date from the 1920's to late 1940's. These boxes have been highly collectible in the last number of years.

Young lad's brown leather high top tie up shoes dating early 1900's. Very little wear to this pair. A group of early 1900's wooden building blocks & flag parade bunting.

Seated on bench and old handmade Raggedy Andy teamed with leather stuffed dog rattle c 1920's.

Washington India Turkey Red 19th C Fabric Yardage

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I had the good fortunate of being able to purchase this exquiste piece of 19th C fabric yardage still retaining two of its original paper labels. This piece measuring a whopping 9 yards long x 23" wide is rather uncommon today to see in this amount of yardage - in one piece. And unused I might add. Usually one finds scraps as well as small amounts of yardage left over from a sewing project so I consider it a real find to have 9 yards. Dating this piece to about 1880-1890's. Not only does the 23" width of the fabric but the design of the Washington India Turkey Red ...label indicates c1880-1890's era. Most standard widths of fabric during this time was 24" wide.

Another interesting fact to me was the complete label as it reads Washington India Turkey Red Robes. One might believe this yardage was intented for making & sewing dressing robes. However, I am sure there were many other purposes for such a beautiful piece of cloth.

During my research on dating this piece of fabric I also found "turkey reds" dating from the early 1800's. All photographed were made in France about 1810-1815. These reds were also known as Adrianople reds and were quite vibrant in design and color. It was quite breathtaking to view these exurbant patterns as they did want to leap from the pages of the book.

Although this piece of fabric is a little more subdued in coloration than the 1810-1815 pieces photographed in my book, it still is wildly attractive showing its own standard of boldness and exurbant pattern.

There is nothing on either label to indicate if the fabric was manufactured here in America or if it was imported. Again, I am guessing but I would say the fabric was made here in the United States. With further researching the label this determination could probably be made.

I have also written another article on this same subject but with a different approach. Please read here to gain a different insight on the usage of this type of fabric.

A Purchase ~ A Lovely Artisan Design Timepiece

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My recently purchase is so lovely I just wanted to share the beauty of this artisan watch by a friend who hand designs beaded jewelry. I think her work is so tastefully done with each piece different . Not only does she design watches but many other types of jewelry including bridal jewelry. Of course, I know you will want to view Jewelry-Collectibles offerings right away so I don't want to keep you waiting. But before you go and lose yourself in the wonderment of her creative pieces I want to show you my splendid & stylish watch.

It makes a beautiful statement and perfect blend to a jacket I have. I will wear it with a smile.

Updating my Squidoo Lens ~ Collections

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I have been updating the "Collections" catagory of my Squidoo lens adding a few more photos & text of more interesting items that could be collected. The most recent photos are of children's ABC feeding dishes and Royal Doulton Bunnykins dishes.

A number of years ago while attending the Brimfield, Ma. flea market I was intriqued by a Bunnykin feeding dish of a bunny dressed as a Santa. I do care for those soft little critters with the wiggley nose, maybe partly inspired by childhood books of Mr. Wiggley, so I do collect. Mind you, not every bunny item as I am selective, however, this particular feeding dish did command my attention. Later in the week still shopping the market I found a dealer who was offering many Bunnykin dishes for almost half price of the going price I had been seeing. But I became very choosey buying only signed Barbara Vernon pieces. It is a small collection but a fun collection. One which was assembled in about 6 months time as I found it was fairly easy to obtain even though I was selective.

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Mother's Little Sweetheart ~ A Child's Victorian Dress

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What a splendid dress to wear for that all important photograph ~ a memory in making. Or perhaps it was worn for a very special party. It's a dress that speaks of a fine occasion and certainly the wearer must have felt like a little princess. This young girl's dress dates c1880's - 1890's and is of a maroon silk taffeta. Trimmed in lace & large rosette ribbon bows the hand embroidery work finishes the detailing on the bodice and sleeves. It is a long dress measuring 28" and probably reached the tippy top of her shoes.

This little dress is a feature on my gift giving / dressing the child page of my Ebay store The Gatherings. Please visit the gift giving page to view through the years other children's clothing & their playthings.

Mother's Little Baker - Matching Mother & Daughter Aprons

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Do you remember cooking and baking with your mother? She teaching you the art of baking those special cookies perhaps? Following the recipe & measuring the ingredients correctly. Rolling of the dough if cut out cookies were to be made. Each shape placed carefully on the cookie sheet for baking. Of course, the best part was the decorating of the cookies after they were baked. Oh, what fun!

Now, on those special baking days, sometimes there was special attire worn such as these lovely mother and daughter matching aprons. What little girl wouldn't like to be dressed just like her mother. And what mother wouldn't have liked her daughter to feel very special. I am sure the mother and daughter that wore these aprons held a very dear bond.

The aprons are home sewn & hand embroidered dating from the 1930's but were a purchased stamped & tinted fabric pattern from companies such as Vogart. The homemaker would then embroidery, cut & sew the pieces of the garment together.

Aprons were so a part of daily life from ones worn for doing household chores to fancy ones for serving teas or Sunday dinners.

Want to purchase an apron for a collection or to give to a special person? Or maybe to wear for a special occasion? Please visit my store for a selection of aprons from many different eras.