Vintage Treasury | Edwardian Lady

It's our first treasury on Etsy, and I must say this was quite fun (and fairly addicting) but, I will control myself and will only create this one Etsy treasury (although frankly I'm inspired to do quite a few more today, but the work schedule is jam packed with playing catch up...)

The inspiration for today's Vintage Edwardian treasury comes from the growing collection of lovely lace Edwardian clothing we've had arrive in the studio. Some pieces are in need of repair and will be sold in "as is" condition and a few other pieces are stunning and nearly mint. Isn't that crazy? A dress that is about 100 years old that looks brand new? I've grown quite attached to all these lovely delicate antique clothes though, so perhaps they won't be arriving in the shop too soon... but we'll see!

Pre 1920s Fashion & Beauty Advertisements

I cannot imagine having to wear a maternity corset! The thought of it seems so painful! I do love that in the advertisement the mother-to-be is sewing a little bonnet for her new baby, so sweet. I love the blouses from this era (early 20th century, 1900 to 1920) They were all so delicate and feminine and featured many details I look for in modern day blouses such as eyelet, broderie anglaise, petite pleats, scalloped lace... I've recently acquired an antique blouse but unfortunately it's much too small therefore will only look lovely as a display piece. *sigh* Oh well.

Image Credits:
1.} Maternity Corset, 2.} Corsets from the Sears Roebuck Catalog (c) 1908 , 3.} The Mother's Magazine (c) 1916, 4.} Pearline Ad (c) 1896, 5.} 1919 Dressmaking Lessons Advertisement, 6.} Good Housekeeping Vintage Ad for Talcum Powder (c) 1906, 7.} Coconut Shampoo Ad (c) 1919, 8.} Gordon Dye Hosiery (c) 1905

10 Vintage Photographs from the 1930s and Earlier

"I existed, we existed. I had a story to tell." I always think of this when I view old photos and look upon the faded faces in the photographs. It always makes me a little melancholy, like when you have to go to the airport knowing your vacation must come to an end. You're kind of happy because of the memories but kind of sad too because it's over.



Image credits: 1.} Le Biciclette, 2.} Frankling Park, 1912, 3.} Woman in a Rowboat, 4.} Allison in the Teens, 5.} Jersey Shore in the 1920s, 6.} Jolis Femmes, 7.} Playing with Water, 8.} Victorian Cycling, 9.} What Story Does This Tell?, 10.} Delivering the News in 1896

Vintage du Jour: Antique Jade and Filigree Drop Earrings

Romantic antique drop earrings, appears to be Victorian. I love the jade color of these earrings!

Where to buy: Red Lilly Vintage
Price: $34.00

Alice in Wonderland, A Silent Film Version from 1903

The first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll's tale has recently been restored by the BFI National Archive from severely damaged materials. Made just 37 years after Lewis Carroll wrote his novel and eight years after the birth of cinema, the adaptation was directed by Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow, and was based on Sir John Tenniel's original illustrations.

More information here Screenonline.org.uk

Video credit via youtube.

BTW, please do go see the new Alice in Wonderland directed by Tim Burton... it is marvelous!