Little bit of recent vintage French stock

I thought I'd pop on some pieces of stock I've recently had - just to show that I have been busy and not spending too much time in the garden, now that the sun has finally appeared.

All the pieces here are vintage French - not modern copies.   I have laundered each garment - and starched where necessary:  I love pressing the linen - especially the tiny baby clothes!

 

Another one of my dramatic black hats, complete with veil.  Worn in mourning, and I suppose eventually worn all the time, this has a little ribbon ruffle for decoration.
    

hat now sold

Baby gowns all now sold

a little baby gown - just love the sleeves - handmade, warm and cosy without being too hot as it is made from cotton ribbing.

Here is a vintage version of the babygro - or growbag, as my brother used to call them.  It has little glass buttons 

and here is another, slightly different.  I sell lots of these to doll collectors, who prefer to have the real vintage item instead of a modern copy.

a French sewing basket - there are compartments inside, just waiting to be filled with reels of cotton, embroidery silks and buttons...

 

and another, in blue, with a handle (which pops out for ease of shipping!)

 

This trim makes a gorgeous shelf edging - or to use on a blind or curtain
trim now sold

or perhaps to trim a cushion?

A really beautiful baby's bib.  This is for a new-born - so much work, just for a little bib!
bib now sold

 

I've always found these sweet bibs popular both as gifts for new Mums, and doll owners - this is so gorgeous, I feel like framing it! bib now sold

This is a rare item - an AMICE - a cloth which a priest would wear around the neck and shoulders, with the little red cross at the back, and then tied across the chest: worn under the outer robes.
amice now sold

and, oh dear, I don't know if I should have followed up with a pink corset, but there you are - a little bit of ooh la la!

complete with original maker's name label!
corset now sold

As usual, if you would like any further information, please do clic on my page here, or contact me by leaving a message. 

Back to Black

Veil now sold
1. A widow's veil, stitched into a pad at one end to be attached to the underside of a hat

with a long, trailing end that cn be placed over the face for privacy


and here it is, showing the almost triangular shape


2. A dramatic mass of chiffon..
chiffon now sold.
to wear on the head or round the neck


Hat now sold
3. A gorgeous hat - you can wind the veil around the rim


Or, place it over the face for privacy, or let it hang down the back.

The crown is made up of elegant pleated quarters, and the veil is attached at the back with a little matching silk trim.

I recently found a little cache of black items - mostly silk widow's veils, gloves etc, and have sorted out a few more to put up for sale. I also found the most delicious candle-stick and used it as a prop for my textiles.

If you want to see more click here.

Have a good weekend!

1920s Cloche and a nightshirt

Isn't this the most amazing hat? It is made from crepe chiffon and dates from mid 1920s




Black cloche hat is sold - sorry
I'm selling it on Ebay - the link is here, with more photos and information.

Sorry, this nightshirt is sold
And, this is a nightshirt with a difference - the hood!


The hood is detachable - it's held on with little buttons


It is in excellent condition too. I'm still not sure if it wasn't made for a convent or monastery. Either way, it is warm and cuddly - and right now, we could do with a bit of warmth!

Again, more info and piccies here in my Ebay listing.

Although it is only Thursday, have a great weekend - we're to St Yrieix la Perche tomorrow just for an outing, maybe a little lunch, and call in at some brocantes en route!

Wish it would warm up though...