I'm elated for you! Gee, I was at our restore yesterday - I picked up zip! :( Cheerio, Leslie
Lovely! It was truly my pleasure! Thanks for sharing your family traditions! Love it! :) Cheerio! Leslie
@808Beachbum, Oh goodie - more goodies!!! :) Photo #1 - Far left: yellow and white hand tatted edge - some hand embroidery - prob late 1920/1930's...
@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...
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