1940’s Glamour
July 2, 2008
Check out this delightful pair of size 5 high heels! A mini-masterpiece in finely cut suede, these 1940’s shoes are in perfect condition. They are lined and soled with leather too, with the label ‘Gold Cross’ stamped onto the inner. They have been beautifully cared for, and except for a little bit of marking on the soles, look like they’ve never been worn.
Hairy Hairnets!!!
June 27, 2008
What a fabulous find these real hair hairnets are! Delicately packaged in paper envelopes, each hairnet is a beautifully inticate pattern of hand-tied knots. I managed to pick up about half a dozen of these from a market and they date from between 20’s to the 30’s. I just love the illustration below showing the vision of ideal beauty at that time – the hooded eyes and finger waved hair is just gorgeous.
Biggest Fan
June 2, 2008
This 1920’s Japanese fan was a beautiful find at my local op-shop. According to the shop assistant the previous owner had traveled the world and collected fans as mementos. She was a very conscientious collector and labeled each one with the date and place of purchase and the materials used. This one is made from hand painted silk and wood.
