This was one of the first things I sold from my cabinet in a Lewes antiques emporium, an exquisite silk Victorian child's bonnet in almost immaculate condition. Embroidered skillfully all over, with delicate silk ribbons & lining, it is indeed a thing of real beauty. I have never seen one in such good condition before, and probably never will.
Wow Lois that's fabulous. I've not seen one as good as that either. Just once in a while we get an amazing piece ... if only we could keep them all!!!!!
I agree, I desparately needed to make some sales at that point, but I wish I could have kept it...I hope you are well, we are still working on trying to get to the textile fair in April! Lois x
I am an obsessive textile addict, funding my 'habit' by unwillingly selling some of the beautiful antique and vintage textiles that I come across. As well as private sales, you can find me on ebay under the name vanye90, or see my ebay shop, Morgaine Le Fay Antique Textiles. A web site may be on the cards soon...
I sell mostly French textiles, but also come across English and European pieces from time to time. I enjoy ferreting out all sorts of interesting items, for example, 19th century French cottons & linens, huge chateau curtains, 18th century silks and embroideries, 16th and 17th century lace (occaisionally, when I can bear to part with them), fine linens, haberdashery as well as unused and pre-used antique and vintage fabrics such as florals, tickings, hemp runners, silks etc for projects such as cushions or pillows, framing, drapes, whatever your imagination can think of!
My new blog, Interesting Antique Textiles will discuss some of my more obscure, strange and often quite damaged textile finds with the hope that people may want to join in the discussions, and make some suggestions about the pieces based on their own experiences and textile knowledge!
Wow Lois that's fabulous. I've not seen one as good as that either. Just once in a while we get an amazing piece ... if only we could keep them all!!!!!
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I agree, I desparately needed to make some sales at that point, but I wish I could have kept it...I hope you are well, we are still working on trying to get to the textile fair in April! Lois x
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful and inspiring workmanship!
ReplyDelete( I just noticed that you made a link for me...thank you! I'm honored to be included on your list.)
Have a great weekend!
Stella xx
Have a great weekend too Stella! xx
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