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ANTIQUE QUILT TO TRUE VINTAGE RETRO CLOTHING: LET’S START WITH FABULOUS COTTON FABRICS FROM THE EARLY 1900’S

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JUST A SAMPLING –  NO MATTER HOW IT LOOKS, THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT TODAY!

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These wonderful cotton prints may have come from clothing that had worn out and had to be re-purposed.  Love the pink check that’s in the apron!  The quilt has many blocks that are not damaged at all, though some show wear.  For being about 100 years old, it was well-looked-after and still holds together.

What I love most about a find like this is the rare materials that all have a story.  The prints are so great – little anchors, fleur des lis, vines and flowers, paisley and plaid, checks and stripes.  There are more, but I can only show so many photographs at once.

So, I know it’s not a piece of clothing (excepting for the apron accessory) but it’s such a wonderful trip back to fabrics and garments from the early 1900’s.  This quilt was probably made between 1920 and 1950.  It’s not often that we get to see these, so I jump at the opportunity!  It’s one that I only come across now and then and, you just never know . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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SURPRISE FIND – ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ONYX & FINE SILVER RING

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I don’t often buy fine jewelry when I’m hunting, but this piece is outstanding, lovely and versatile. A very pretty statement ring.

Often worn in Victorian times, onyx was used as “mourning jewelry” worn by ladies (and, possibly, men) after the death of a loved one. But, it’s gorgeous on its own and accents my black and white costumes very well.

I like to show my true vintage and antique jewelry along with clothing posts because it makes such a difference to any outfit.  A piece or two of jewelry can transform an outfit almost like a disguise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY

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INCREDIBLE FIND!!!!! 1930’S – EARLY 1940’S DRESSY FROCK . . . . . AMAZING!

INCREDIBLE FIND!!!!! 1930'S – EARLY 1940'S DRESSY FROCK . . . . . AMAZING!.

RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES’ HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????

RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES' HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????.

AUSTRALIAN CONTACTS IN THE TRUE VINTAGE WORLD

AUSTRALIAN CONTACTS IN THE TRUE VINTAGE WORLD.

TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S BONNIE PARKER DRESS FOUND IN AN OLD CUPBOARD

TRUE VINTAGE 1930'S BONNIE PARKER DRESS FOUND IN AN OLD CUPBOARD

This dress and its slip were hiding in an old cupboard. It is from the 1930’s (or possibly even the ’20s!). Makes me think of something that Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie and Clyde) would have worn.

The slip is necessary because the dress is crocheted from cotton yarn and is very open-weave. It fits the body so closely that it’s another one that Madge can’t model. She’s getting frustrated with my choices.

The sleeves come about to the elbow and one of the most interesting things about the dress is the belt buckle. I think it is made from celluloid. Could be plastic, might be Bakelite.

Such an unusual find! I was so surprised, but that’s the life of a sleuth – you just never know . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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