Sewing
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[svgallery name="Lady Pearl Buttons"]
These are a few of my favorite things! A trio of carved Mother of Peal buttons by Lady Washington Pearls, on their original paper card that were Made In the USA. By observing the lady illustration, we can date these to the 1920s-1930s Art Deco era. Her short wavy hairdo and the [...]
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[svgallery name="Simplicity Jammies 42"]
An adorable, vintage two piece pajama pattern in size 18 by Simplicity. I would date this to the late 194os based on hair and sleeve style. Two piece, front buttoning pajama is made with a sweetheart neckline. Shaped seams, self fabric ruffles, simulated yoke and a patch pocket. Trousers are pleated in [...]
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[svgallery name="Chinese Pannel"]
Lovely Chinese silk panel is heavily embroidered with gold metallic and silk thread. Two circular key holes reveal natural scenes. Center features a lovely lady with a bridge in the back round. Silk embroidered border appears to have a tree or flower motif.
Measurements
Pannel measures 9 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.
Condition
The embroidery is [...]
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[svgallery name="Green tassels"]
Four silk tassels from the 1920s. These were brought to me by two elderly sisters who live in my neighborhood. Their parents were missionaries in China in the 1920s and I believe these were among the many things they brought home with them. Thin silk tassels are wrapped with metallic thread over what [...]
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[svgallery name="Pink applique"]
Lovely, large pair of mirrored appliques from the 1940s. I believe they are machine embroidered on silk chiffon. Cabbage roses with small buds and leafy details. I imagine these originally sprayed over both heavily padded shoulders of a sophisticated evening gown of the period. These appliqués are more coral pink than they appear [...]
