Sweet Pink Kitty Paws – It’s Saalfield Oilcloth!
January 28, 2010 by Deanna
Filed under Crafts, Sewing & Needlework
I’ve seen and sold a number of items from Saalfield Publishing Co., Akron, Ohio, before, but I’ve never seen anything like this uncut oil cloth with cats printed on it dated 1913.
The entire sheet of oilcloth measures 36 and 1/2 inches by 24 and 1/4 inches. It has three cats which are to be [...]
Preservation Of Heirloom Textiles, Collectible Clothing, Etc.
December 17, 2009 by Deanna
Filed under Fashion, The Hobby Of Collecting
This stunning 1940s dressing gown in silver grey satin with raspberry embellishments, serves not only as a reminder of just how lovely vintage lingerie can be, but also to properly store your clothing because this beautiful old dressing gown has color transfer marks.
Sometimes these spots are not permanent, but remember to use archival tissue when [...]
Recycle Vintage & Used Hosiery
December 7, 2009 by Deanna
Filed under Crafts, Sewing & Needlework
Often at estate sales you’ll find bags of vintage hosiery; women, especially those who learned lessons of thrift from The Great Depression and wartime conservation, didn’t throw anything away. When one stocking was laddered (had runs) but its mate was perfectly fine, a lady typically kept the mate for the day when a similar situation [...]
