It seems most families have a spicy corner in their family closet! I have found Familysearch.org a good engine to search. Run by the Mormons...
Welcome David, I agree with the others! It is a sweet box and just because the date and the family oral history don't "exactly" jive... it is...
Hi @scoutshouse ! As a threadbender (lacemaker), I can't say I've ever encountered anything like this. My gut says that as "showy" as it is, and...
Cool find! I'd put in my 2 cents as saying that it is Arts and Crafts era - late 1910's to 1920's. Seems simple enough to reline... Great eye!...
Hi Marko, I'd love to see closer - in focus photos - front and back. Yes, I'd question using bleach and I'm unfamiliar with the detergent you are...
Wow! LOVE that piece! I would definitely have it re glassed! Yes, I think Chinese. I think it would be worth it for proper UV resistant glass....
Very nice!
I actually can see it worn at the back... with some loose draping coming up to meet it and it looking kind of like a mock bustle... Leslie
Hi @Any Jewelry - yes, I can see that too! Leslie
My first reaction (before I even read your notes) was that I thought it was a front "decor" item on a 1920's flapper style dress. The long strap...
I agree with Bookahtoo! Def a braided hair fob... Leslie
Wow! What a beauty!
@wlwhittier LOL... as usual, I'm late to the party! Good excuse this time... hubby had surgery... all is well! Thanks to all you rightly pegged...
Hi Joan, I did find a machine example which might be helpful. This piece appears to have no front or back side... both sides look nearly...
You are quite welcome! My thoughts were that it was perhaps an earlier machine lace; where they hadn't quite refined techniques that made machine...
Hi Joan, What a pretty little piece! Unusual, pretty apron, for sure! I can't say I've ever seen one with a back "V" neck like that, all the...
That sounds lovely! :) Cheerio, Leslie
Thanks everyone... I was afraid that the foxing was just "here to stay" without a big effort. I like the idea of sliding the cards into acid...
Hi my wonderful friends here at the Forum... I have a most wonderful 1880's leather album that was my Great Grandmothers. We've pondered what to...
Wow @dcfirebottle !! What a lovely collection! It sure doesn't look like it has ever been used! I didn't know anything about Marghab; but...
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