I found these in my library stash and totally forgot I had them! I'm pretty sure they came from the old department store cleanout I did in Medina many many years ago. It was a store that had been in business since the late 1800s. I was up in the "left overs attic" ...in heaven! I really...
I have been working on my fashion history library and recently finished listing 6 1880 Peterson's magazines complete with their engravings and Les Mode Parisiennes full color fashion engravings. It really is fun to have such an extensive read for 1 year. The magazines are delicate but so...
I really don't like putting the Etsy shop "On Vacation" mode but I have to on Sunday night June 6 until early August. Of course - no orders can be placed during that time. I put a large group of items on sale so take a peek!
I'm having shoulder surgery on June 8 with a long recovery period -...
This summer I decided it was time to liquidate my library. Many books are now listed in my Etsy shop - anothertimeantiques. These are the titles so far that relate to vintage fashion history :
Aldens Catalog Fall Winter 1950-51
17 Booklet Course - The American System of Dressmaking and...
If you're in the region of Rochester NY, mark your calendar and come to the Unity Church rummage & boutique sale on Sat Aug 19. 9--2. Yes we have some vintage fashion related items ! 55 Prince St.
Rochester NY had a great store "back in the day" named Edwards & Sons. It closed in 1972. Sad because it was a favorite in our family. I still have mom's "metal charge plate" somewhere in a box!!
This dress was sold from that store in the late 1960s. When I found it in an estate, the...
We always tend to accumulate great vintage display items along with our fashion treasures. These old tin litho shoe stands were found in the basement storage of my old store building in Caledonia many years ago.
Plus - this has been one of my most favorite antique hat stands - all iron with...
Blame it on watching the Tudor series! All I can think about is glimmering gold! That, of course, includes the golden friends of VFG too!
New Etsy Treasury
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTg4MDMzOXwyNzI1MDQ3NjEz/good-as-gold-vfg-treasury
Enjoy!
My heart still beats the drum for Victorian and Edwardian whites! Here is a classic nightgown with button from and eyelet work trims - just listed at Etsy
Plus lots more white cotton lingerie night dresses coming next week!
I am library cleaning and have listed several great booklets from the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences on women's fashions dating in the late teens to early 1920s era. Understanding construction techniques is vital to evaluating period fashion! Although geared to the home sewer...
don' t miss out on this great fashion history book:
Costume Drawing includes line drawing instruction plus a fabulous time line of fashion history. Listed at Etsy shop anothertimeantiques
Totally in awe of Ralph Lauren's Spring Collection 2013! So created a little VFG blog post to showcase some original period pieces! Enjoy -
http://anothertimeantiques.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-fashions.html
Went around the shop today at Etsy and put many items on sale. Just finished! Here's just one peek:
Sterling Silver Star Art Pin/Pendant and Earrings set now only $17
Find more of the goodies on sale by typing "sale" in the search box in the shop.
There are two great organizations that are kissing cousins: VFG and VJSE team at etsy. Here's a 50/50 treasury dedicated to both!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTg4MDMzOXwxODc2MzYxNjQw/vjse-5050-meets-vfg-for-fab-fashion-fun
Just pulled this one from my library shelf and offered it up on eBay auction:
If you've never seen this book, I must say it is a hoot! She did an outstanding job describing the bra periods with images. The binding is even fastened with a real bra hook & eye strap! Great Christmas gift ...
Two treasures from my personal fashion history library have just been listed on my eBay auction board - boycetime: Lilly signed her book! It's unique because , like many busy signers she rushed ... signature is with only 1 L! It will be selling
Lilly Dache - Talking Through My Hats ... with...
Have just listed two more great vintage hats on anothertimeantiques @ Etsy: a furry mink (?) open top pillbox style and an all black grosgrain ribbon hat from the 40s.
Check the Fashions for Her department!
and you know, so much more!
Loving vintage collars of all ages and just listed these two fun collars from the early 1940s era.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84255971/1940-vintage-eyelet-flounce-collar
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84257392/1940-vintage-sheer-bobbinet-trim-ruffle
There are some earlier antiques lace...
Karen Augusta is getting ready for another vintage fashions and textile sale in NYC. Anybody going? Hope you'll give us a "an inside market report" of the shindigs!! :)
* Wednesday, March 30 at Noon
* Preview: March 29 from 1 PM to 7 PM & March 30 from 9 AM to Noon
*...
Hot off the keyboard listings! THis is one dress that I would wear if I were wearing dresses in that size!!:wacko:
Vintage Tahari fashions are a great value purchase these days. The look is timeless - I love the sleek suit or coat appeal.
Tahari Classic Black Dress
I'm moving more and more inventory into auction mode on eBay (boycetime) and creating sale prices in my shops.
- take a peek at these
vintage fashion accessories
or these
jewelry items
And don't forget to check out the Etsy shop Sales too!
Store listings are always open to...
Another Time Antiques / boycetime Auctions are running again.
Some how..... some way... I am going to retire! :scratchchin:
Take advantage of some great low prices on vintage hats and purses. More will be listed too.
:drinking2:
These bags are listed at my Etsy shop!
1940s clutch with great lucite clasp
The go anywhere black velvet pouch evening bag
Beautiful Indian beadwork on dark blue velvet.
Hand Made in Belgium --- SOLD 5/26
All bags available unless marked sold.
anothertimeantiques on Etsy
A Simple Twist of Old is a new Etsy treasury combining VFG members and VJSE (Vintage Jewelry Sellers on Etsy). I've never been able to separate fashion from jewelry - who on earth would! Enjoy the peeks!
I'm thinking spring..... but it's still chilly winter weather here in NY!
Recently listed this amazing wool Victorian cape for a stroll on the streets!
Victorian Cape
But, of course, I'm thinkin' Spring most of all!
Storm Play
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