@Tiquer I think you are right to some degree; but there are a few more factors. Having dispersed sales for quite some time, we often ran into...
@evelyb30 Truly! I was heartsick when I saw those (Lladro) pieces in the dumpster - broken into too many pieces to repair. Sigh! Water under the...
I'd love to see both the letter and the fabric "up close" / clear! My take that it was born 1772 died 1857 - making her 85. Are those initials in...
I'm sure @evelyb30 !! The way he handles sales just doesn't make sense to me and although this particular sale had to go through probate (as there...
I don't "normally" dumpster dive or curbside pick. But, there have been a few occasions. A notable occasion was about 15 years ago on our street....
I agree... Cheerio!
Hi Amanda, I'm delighted you liked the post about Betsey and her lace. I've reviewed what I posted originally, and I am pretty sure I have posted...
Just sayin: Unicorns have been linked to Scotland for centuries. In Celtic mythology the unicorn was a symbol of purity and innocence, as well as...
Thank you... it truly was my pleasure! Leslie
Here we are again with some new pretties! :) Hi @808Beachbum Ok, #1 -#2 are hand assembled "Battenberg/Battenburg" tape lace. Very popular -...
Hi again @808Beachbum, Sorry I was late getting to the party! We've been out of town - so just found your posts! Oh, goodie, goodie! Let's see:...
Oh, I think you thought right by being lazy/cautious when spreading it out! I apparently misunderstood! Ok, so it does indeed sound like a bed...
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
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