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Japanese hand stenciled indigo panel circa 1930s |
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Antique linens and lace items added for November include Linens from the Wanamaker family estate, handmade Cantu lace tablecloths, Leron, D. Porthault, Marghab, American and French linen sheets, handmade wedding hankies, Asian textiles, handmade Figural Cantu lace, linen sheet sets, 18th and 19th century lace, small Appenzel lace tablecloths with provenance, Lace hankies, Linen sheets, bed linens, 18th and early 19th century early whitework hankies, Banquet linen tablecloths, round lace tablecloths, Alencon, and point de gaze, hand made linen bedspreads, pillowcsaes, Madeira handwork, also Brussels lace, Irish lace, linen napkins, tablecloths, linen towels, handmade lace doilies and more! Antique linens are very affordable and make unique and memorable gifts that will be treasured for generations! FREE USPS Priority SHIPPING for US orders over $100. For shipping under $100 its a FLAT RATE OF $3.00 per order using USPS. For our international orders over $100 we will discount SHIPPING cost by $6.00. For order questions CALL or FAX 603-672-5048 |
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5372 |
Handmade cotton crochet bedspread with peacocks and butterflies c1890-1910
96 by 100 inches Large antique cotton hand crocheted lace bedspread with a peacock perched inside an arbor circa about 1890-1910. This beautiful lace spread measures 96 inches wide and is 100 inches long, it will fit a queen or a king bed, the bottom corners have a cutout for the bedposts. The design has a large peacock perched on a stand in the center of a grape arbor surrounded by butterflies, the scalloped edges has flowers inside the scallops. There are 3 small repairs (less than an inch), the spread is otherwise in very good strong condition, I have washed it and dried it outside in our fresh New Hampshire air and sunshine so its ready to use on your bed! This is a substantial, weighty spread, the cotton is very soft and drapey. |
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Antique crochet lace bedspread or throw with Statue of Liberty c1900-20s
52 by 84 inches Antique hand crochet figural bedspread or throw with the statue of Liberty that reads Liberty for All circa 1900-20s. This spread measures 52 by 84 inches, it will fit a twin bed or work as a cover for a day bed or a throw. The thread feels like a cotton blended with rayon (this was a luxury combination before the 30s and quite pricey), the edges are scalloped with miss Liberty herself standing amid bouquets of beribboned flowers. The piece is in a light beige with some faded areas that can be seen clearly in the pictures, I did wash this piece, but the color variations did not change, the spread is otherwise in very good condition, it is strong, weighty and drapey. |
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3739 |
Handmade cotton crochet bedspread early 1900's
86 by 80 inches This is an antique cotton crochet bedspread from the early 1900’s. This heavy bedspread measures 86 inches in length and is 80 inches wide, it is shown on a queen bed, the sides have a scalloped lace edge, the top and bottom do not. This spread is all crocheted by hand, it is in very good condition, I have washed it so it is ready for use. This is a substantial weighty spread. |
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Handmade cotton crochet bedspread early 1900's
76 by 87 inches This is an antique cotton hand crochet bedspread in the popcorn stitch from the early 1900’s. This bedspread measures 87 inches in length and is 76 inches wide, it is shown on a queen size bed. This is a heavy spread in excellent condition, I have washed it so it is ready for use. |
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5193 |
Pair lace bedspreads and bolster covers handmade circa 1900
85 by 92 inches This is a pair of lace bedspreads and bolster covers, handmade circa about 1900. These cream lace bedspreads measure 47 inches wide with a 19 inch ruffled edge on the sides (85 inches total) and are 73 inches long with a 19 in drop (92 inches total) and split corners for the bedposts. The 2 bolster covers measure 24 by 64 with 4 inch wide cluny lace on the ends and more lace as inserts. The centers, top edges and bottoms of the spreads are trimmed with handmade cluny lace hand stitched to the mesh, the seams are also hand stitched. The bedspreads are in excellent condition as are the bolster covers, it looks like the maker fell a bit short of the insert lace so added mesh to fill it in, you can see this in the picture, this will not be noticeable at all if you tuck this part under the pillow or over the top out of sight. I have washed and pressed this set, the lace is strong, I don't think it was ever used much judging by the overall condition of the set. |
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6235 |
Hand crochet cotton popcorn stitch bedspread with long fringe mid 1900s
76 by 114 inches Hand crocheted cotton popcorn stitch bedspread with long fringe circa mid 1900s. This lovely spread measures 76 wide by 114 inches long not counting the 6.5 inch fringe, this fringe is on 3 sides, the top doesn't have it. This bedspread is in excellent condition, I have washed it so it is fresh and ready for use! |
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7040 |
Handmade and signed knitted cotton bedspread circa 1864
68 by 74 inches Handmade and signed knitted cotton bedspread circa 1864. This white cotton bed spread measures 68 by 74 inches, the design is in a fan shape, it looks like ocean waves, it is signed Laura M. Hosbrouck 1864. There are 2 rough edges and small spots that need to be stitched together, both of these issues can be seen in the pics, the spread is otherwise in good condition, I have washed it. Its quite rare to find a knitted bedspread that has been signed, perhaps it was a gift, or the maker was proud of her accomplishment. |
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5805 |
Irish Limerick lace fragment on peach silk circa 1800s
9 by 12 inches Handmade Irish Limerick lace on peach silk fragment circa 1800s. This lace fragment measures 9 by 12 inches, it is hand stitched to the silk fabric and is in excellent condition. |
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5935 |
Fabric swatch card for dresses circa 1920s
10 by 16 inches Fabric swatch card circa 1920s. This card measures 10 by 16 inches, the fabrics were by Whitco Fabric guaranteed fast colors, it depicts a little girl and her mother out for a spring walk. there is a cardboard slid inside that has the fabric glued onto it, there would have been a number of fabric swatches glued to different cards that one could slide into the pattern cutout so one could see what their dress would look like in that particular fabric, very clever! I only have the one fabric swatch inside the card. The card has a fair amount of age browning and the fabric also has some dirt on it, there are also 3 tears of the cardboard on the woman cut out and a small piece missing, still its an interesting piece of marketing ephemera. |
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6089 |
Vintage linen bag with ties
13.5 by 17 inches Vintage linen bag with ties. This white linen bag measures 13.5 by 17 inches, the ties are on the side about 3 inches down from the top. This bag is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it. This would be great to wrap a gift in! |
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6985 |
Handmade French beaded purse with heavy silk satin lining
9.5 inches wide, 6 inches tall with a 7.5 inch gilded closure Handmade French beaded purse with heavy silk satin lining. This beaded bag measures 9.5 inches wide, 6 inches tall with a 7.5 inch gilded closure. The purse is entirely hand beaded with cream, gold and silver colored beads, the clasp is gilded metal with a paste diamond like clasp, the lining is a gold silk satin with 2 pockets, there is a label that reads hand made in France and a stamp that reads Tury 10 Rue Royale Paris. The bag has definitely seen use, there are some fairly small lipstick red stains on the bottom of the inside, wear on the clasp and closure though it works fine and I just noticed a pea size hole on the side of the bag on the fold, the outside has general use dirt, the bag is otherwise good and still quite usable, no funky smells. |
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3984 |
Handmade bag with hand embroidered bird
10 by 16 This is a heavy muslin bag with a hand embroidered bird and name on the back. This bag measures 10 by 16 inches, the top has a draw string, on one side are black hand embroidered letters Peter W. on the front is a charming bird resting on a wire. The bag is in good condition, I have washed and pressed it. |
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3470 |
Early hand carved gourd bowl from museum Magnificent
4 inches high, 8.5 inches diameter This is a magnificent antique hand carved gourd bowl de-accessioned from a museum. This bowl measures 4 inches high and is 8.5 inches in diameter. The inside of the bowl is scraped smooth, the outside has fairly deep craving, VERY detailed and skillfully done depicting floral vines and birds with rabbits, the designs have a decided 17th or early 18th century look to them and the bowl has very obvious patina. This is a museum piece skillfully carved in very good condition. There is a slip of paper that came with the bowl that states "from Gayette Museum craved gourd bowl". There is also an old label on the bowl it reads S/8 -KS. |
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P4527 |
Fancy pantaloons drawers pantettes lace hand stitched monogram 1800's
27 inch waist and are 23 inches long This is a pair of fancy linen lawn pantaloons with the monogram MH, all hand stitched from the Pallinsburn House estate in Northumberland (for more information on this important estate see the article on our home page) circa 3rd quarter of the 1800’s. These pantaloons have a 27 inch waist and are 23 inches long, the bottom edges have handmade Valenciennes lace and hand embroidered whitework, there is a hand embroidered MH on the bottom of one leg the H stands for Hamilton, probably stitched on by the lady herself. The needlework is VERY fine as these belonged to a person of wealth, the stitches are so incredibly tiny you need magnification to see them. There is a fine hand embroidered cord on each side (pictured) in which to put a pretty ribbon, the single button closure is mother of pearl. These pantaloons are in excellent condition, they are strong and appear to have been seldom used, one could wear them today. |
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5575 |
Limerick lace apron circa early 1900s
23 by 25.5 inches Lovely Limerick lace apron circa early 1900s. This apron measures 12 inches across the top not counting the 33 inch ties, it is 23 inches long and 25.5 inches wide at the bottom. The lace is made by using a needle to thread the designs into the machine made lace by hand. This apron is in excellent condition, I have washed and pressed it. |
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Pair FINE handmade linen lace Pantaloons drawers pantettes c1880
29 inch waist and are 19 inches long Lovely pair of handmade linen and lace trim pantaloons from the Palinsburn House estate in Northumberland circa 3rd quarter of the 1800’s. These pantaloons have a 29 inch waist and are 19 inches long, the bottom edges have handmade Valenciennes lace and hand embroidered whitework, there is a hand embroidered MH on the bottom of one leg the H stands for Hamilton, the monogram was probably stitched on by the lady herself. The needlework is VERY fine as these belonged to a person of wealth, the stitches are so incredibly tiny you need magnification to see them. There is a fine hand embroidered cord on each side (pictured) in which to put a pretty ribbon, the 2 button closure is mother of pearl. One of the bottom legs has some light green dye on it, the pantaloons are otherwise in excellent condition, they are strong and appear to have been seldom used, one could wear them today. |
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Pair FINE handmade linen lace Pantaloons drawers pantettes c1880
25 inch waist and are 23.5 inches long Lovely pair of handmade linen and lace trim pantaloons from the Palinsburn House estate in Northumberland circa 3rd quarter of the 1800’s. These pantaloons have a 25 inch waist and are 23.5 inches long, the bottom edges have handmade lace. The needlework is VERY fine as these belonged to a person of wealth, the stitches are so incredibly tiny you need magnification to see them. There is an embroidered slit on each side (pictured) in which to put a pretty ribbon, the waist has a tie closure. The pantaloons are in excellent condition, they are strong and appear to have been seldom used, one could wear them today. |
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6198 |
Hand loomed Asian silk scarf hand stitched circa 1800s
14 by 106 Bright hand loomed Asian silk scarf, hand stitched, circa 1800s. This bright orangey red silk scarf measures 14 by 106 inches, it was made on a narrow loom, the selvedge edges have been turn and hand stitched on both sides, the silk is light weight. There is a corner type tear about 1 inch long on one side, 2 small weak spots and some stains, it needs cleaning. |
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6256 |
French silk brocade scarf with label mid 1900s
17.5 by 22 inches French silk brocade scarf with label circa mid 1900s. This lime green,cream and gold scarf measures 17.5 by 22 inches, there is a subtle gold stripe woven into the green fabric, very elegant! The label reads M. Guillemin & Cie Paris Made in France. There are some stains here and there, I'm not sure if they will come out, the scarf is otherwise in good condition as found, I haven't tried to wash it. |
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6276 |
Adorable sassy little cotton print apron circa 1950s
Adorable sassy little cotton print apron circa 1950s. This apron measures 19 inches at the waist not counting the 9 inch ties, it measures 19 inches in length at the center tapering to 12.5 inches at the sides, it is machine stitched. The fabric has a white back ground with jazzy blue checks with scattered blue, yellow and green flowers. This apron is in excellent condition. You will look oh so chic in this little number! |
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