@808Beachbum, Well, how fun is that! Yes, it does look like a decorative bed cover. But are you telling me that the two corners hang down on the...
Hi again @808Beachbum, Thanks for the new bits of info. Perhaps it is Norwegian in origin?? Ok... if it is stiffer fiber and a tan/light brown and...
Aloha! @808Beachbum Wow! Delightful! Hmmm... let me see. From what I can see... it is a form of "NETTED" lace and it "looks" like it is made of...
I purchased "dogs playing cards around a table", new in the 1970's
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...
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