I just read the "Rayon, An Epidemic ..." piece and it was very interesting. The "powder monkeys" and "canary house" terms as described, reminded me of the Radium Girls and their situation.
Thank you, Maggie -- I'm going to read the next linked article now.
70s Floral Turquoise Maxi Dress - B. Altman & Co.
60s Enameled Peas in a Pod Demi Parure - Vans Authentics
50s Two Tone Weiss Rhinestone Cocktail Brooch
Art Deco Pink Floral Rayon Challis Fabric - 4 Yards
Black & White Borzoi Dog Novelty Fabric - 1.8 Yards
60s Navy Blue Cotton Skirt - Deadstock with Tags
60s Original by Robert White Enameled Clamper Bracelet
90s Oscar de la Renta Modernist Silk Scarf
60s Zuni Snake Eyes Turquoise & Sterling Silver Earrings
40s Mexican Gazelle Sterling Silver Art Deco Brooch - SOLD
I've been staring at the pic since you posted it, and my first thought was ancient Roman glass, similar to what Barbara has suggested, although these recent pieces are almost always set in sterling silver, so I'm hesitating.
I'm guessing that the setting of your brooch isn't silver -- would...
I would love to hear about your collection, Melissa. I don't know much about linens per se, but do collect deadstock sheets and pillow cases in their wrappers, whenever I see them at house sales, since they seem to last forever. I especially like Vera prints.
60s Bali Water Bra Size 36D - Deadstock with Tag
Modernist Red, White & Blue Vera Scarf
Victorian Cut Steel Butterfly Brooch
Dog Fabric Novelty Print - 1.4 Yards
70s Reyn Spooner Eddy Y Inside-Out Aloha Shirt
Thank you for the close-up of the fabric Gem Gem. Mine has a label which helped with dating, something that's not always easy as we know, when it comes to traditional construction on traditional garments.
I'm thinking that your piece is older than mine, given the style and font of the script...
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