Posts Tagged 'history lesson'
EXQUISITE 19THC.IRISH CROCHET LACE COAT W/PROVENANCE
A very ornate Irish Crochet lace tapered coat that comes from the estate of Dr. Dorothy Dean< Who’s who in America and also of American woman>.this coat was given to her by her Aunt Mrs. Elbert H.Griffin of Oyster Bay, NY .This coat was bequeatherd to her from a Mrs. O.Happy Archer of N.Y.C. in 1849.Irish Crochet lace was greatly…
EXQUISITE 19THC.IRISH CROCHET LACE COAT W/PROVENANCE
A very ornate Irish Crochet lace tapered coat that comes from the estate of Dr. Dorothy Dean< Who’s who in America and also of American woman>.this coat was given to her by her Aunt Mrs. Elbert H.Griffin of Oyster Bay, NY .This coat was bequeatherd to her from a Mrs. O.Happy Archer of N.Y.C. in 1849.Irish Crochet lace was greatly…
vintage 40s real full fox pelt brown fur stole BOXED !
I bought them from a lovely gentleman who had a wonderful story to tell about the items. They were all three bought by his great aunts from the department store Owen Owen in Liverpool (the flagship store of this chain). The scarves/stoles were expensive when bought and are amazingly still in their original boxes. He guesses that they were bought…
vintage 40s real full fox pelt brown fur stole BOXED !
I bought them from a lovely gentleman who had a wonderful story to tell about the items. They were all three bought by his great aunts from the department store Owen Owen in Liverpool (the flagship store of this chain). The scarves/stoles were expensive when bought and are amazingly still in their original boxes. He guesses that they were bought…
Vtg Louis A Johnson Equestrian/Officer Boots ~Nettleton
This is a vintage pair of Nettleton’s leather Officer’s boots, sold by the J. O. James Shoe Company, out of Petersburg, VA. Also known as equestrian or riding boots. They are marked on the inside tops of the boot cuffs. Thee very boots were owned by the honorable Louis A. Johnson, a name that is well-known in my native Clarksburg,…
Vtg Louis A Johnson Equestrian/Officer Boots ~Nettleton
This is a vintage pair of Nettleton’s leather Officer’s boots, sold by the J. O. James Shoe Company, out of Petersburg, VA. Also known as equestrian or riding boots. They are marked on the inside tops of the boot cuffs. Thee very boots were owned by the honorable Louis A. Johnson, a name that is well-known in my native Clarksburg,…
Victorian 1890s DAY dress burgundy dot print,name in, M
Interesting provenance is the stitched in name tag as follows: AAUW 1890’s donated by Mrs. James Hickey this gown is from Philadelphia Victorian day dress
Victorian 1890s DAY dress burgundy dot print,name in, M
Interesting provenance is the stitched in name tag as follows: AAUW 1890’s donated by Mrs. James Hickey this gown is from Philadelphia Victorian day dress
VTG 50s performance black chiffon/velvet gown,DRAMA! L
This impressively dramatic gown has an interesting provenance with it: apparently the performer who wore this gown was on stage at the Boston Symphony in the late 1950’s. The gown actually got “written-up” in the Sunday newspaper saying that it was “risque’” with all the polka dots! Black chiffon gown
VTG 50s performance black chiffon/velvet gown,DRAMA! L
This impressively dramatic gown has an interesting provenance with it: apparently the performer who wore this gown was on stage at the Boston Symphony in the late 1950’s. The gown actually got “written-up” in the Sunday newspaper saying that it was “risque’” with all the polka dots! Black chiffon gown
BLACK JACKET w/ PULL-OUT VEST MEN’S 42 Army Issued
My husband was deployed to Iraq as a surgeon in the US Army Reserves. His unit of 7 was first sent to Fort Riley, Kansas for 3 months, in preparation for deployment. He was required to purchase, what seemed everything under the sun, 2 duffle bags full to the brim. Anyone who has been deployed will know what I am…
BLACK JACKET w/ PULL-OUT VEST MEN’S 42 Army Issued
My husband was deployed to Iraq as a surgeon in the US Army Reserves. His unit of 7 was first sent to Fort Riley, Kansas for 3 months, in preparation for deployment. He was required to purchase, what seemed everything under the sun, 2 duffle bags full to the brim. Anyone who has been deployed will know what I am…
Georgian 18thC finely embroidered waistcoat -Provenance
With very interesting Provenance, the waistcoat originally dates to circa 1770-90*, but was passed on through the family to Evelyn Dennison, 1st Viscount Ossington, Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK between 1857-72. This was at the time of the famous Pitt, and inside the waistcoat is written ‘Mr Dennison, Speaker of the House of Commons, Time of…
Georgian 18thC finely embroidered waistcoat -Provenance
With very interesting Provenance, the waistcoat originally dates to circa 1770-90*, but was passed on through the family to Evelyn Dennison, 1st Viscount Ossington, Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK between 1857-72. This was at the time of the famous Pitt, and inside the waistcoat is written ‘Mr Dennison, Speaker of the House of Commons, Time of…
Vintage Hand Sewn Loafers 10.5D Rand Trujuns Buckle
I lived in the South when Forest Gump came out and my girlfriend luuuuuuuved it. So, we took a trip to Bayou Labatre, AL and it was like a freakin’ time warp!?! Very Mayberry. Took tons of photos, went to the Main Street kinda road, found a diner (Twin Peaks style), and a few doors down was an old men’s…
Vintage Hand Sewn Loafers 10.5D Rand Trujuns Buckle
I lived in the South when Forest Gump came out and my girlfriend luuuuuuuved it. So, we took a trip to Bayou Labatre, AL and it was like a freakin’ time warp!?! Very Mayberry. Took tons of photos, went to the Main Street kinda road, found a diner (Twin Peaks style), and a few doors down was an old men’s…
AUTHENTIC PRIMITIVE GINGHAM SLAT BONNET w WIDE SHAWL
COMES FROM A LOCAL ESTATE IN A BOX THAT READS ~ SUN BONNET MADE FOR E.C.B. BY AUNT HARRIET LOUISE JONES. SISTER OF SARA ALIDA JONES BROWNING ~THE LAST NAME MAY NOT BE BROWNING. HARD TO READ SO CHECK OUT THE PICTURES AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF. I GOOGLED THE NAME HARRIET LOUISE JONES AND FOUND SOMETHING WRITTEN ABOUT HER IN…
AUTHENTIC PRIMITIVE GINGHAM SLAT BONNET w WIDE SHAWL
COMES FROM A LOCAL ESTATE IN A BOX THAT READS ~ SUN BONNET MADE FOR E.C.B. BY AUNT HARRIET LOUISE JONES. SISTER OF SARA ALIDA JONES BROWNING ~THE LAST NAME MAY NOT BE BROWNING. HARD TO READ SO CHECK OUT THE PICTURES AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF. I GOOGLED THE NAME HARRIET LOUISE JONES AND FOUND SOMETHING WRITTEN ABOUT HER IN…
Mystery Curve Haute COUTURE Satin Strap Platform Shoes
when i first bought these shoes, unusually for me, i bought em vintage new. i dont think the seller knew much about them; however, she did know they were good. Real Good. when i received them, i knew the seller’s estimation was correct. the thing is, neither of us could read the label. & there were no other identifying marks,…
Mystery Curve Haute COUTURE Satin Strap Platform Shoes
when i first bought these shoes, unusually for me, i bought em vintage new. i dont think the seller knew much about them; however, she did know they were good. Real Good. when i received them, i knew the seller’s estimation was correct. the thing is, neither of us could read the label. & there were no other identifying marks,…