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Lace Doilies in an unusual ecru tone. Antique/Vintage Beauties ! (Ballwin / Wildwood)
condition:
good
make / manufacturer:
Our early 20th century ancestors
size / dimensions:
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I have recently seen an article about how LACE HAS BECOME A NEWLY ' RE-DISCOVERED ' ART IN THE WORLD OF FASHION, that many designers are now embellishing their work with panels of lace, or even full garments. One could easily incorporate these items here into patches or segments of a garment made of other fabrics as a ' base '. Such accessorizing with alternative fabrics fits right in with the history of corduroy patches on elbows or knees, quilting patches all over denim jeans, satin lapels on coats and jackets, or even wilder polka dot applique ' everywhere '. Try lace to look current !
These date from the earliest part of the last century, in all cases likely before 1930, based on what is known about the lives of our own ancestors who made these and handed them down.
The group of four is united by each being a different shade of ecru/off white/wheat/beige, or however you want to characterize such soft tones..
THESE 4 for $ 17. Sizes from 9” to 11” across.
What I find amazing about all of them is how intricate, complex, and unique each design is. No one aesthetic prevails, except for their complex beauty. How did the makers of these come up with such amazing patterns ?
Certainly, placing them on dark backgrounds enhances all the beauty they have to offer; try them on any surface, either on flat places like tables, desks, shelves, etc. or even on walls - imagine them pinned delicately to any dark wall - you will be pleased with how they stand out. We’ve used them to great benefit on walls, ourselves.
Or frame them in a well-matted picture frame !
PLEASE LOOK AT OUR OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE by clicking on the link “more ads by this seller” in a blue font type under the map image on this page and to the right of the group of photos for my posting.
We live near the intersection of Clayton and Clarkson Roads in western St. Louis County and are very flexible on when and where we can meet.
Cash only, COD , please.
Thank you for your interest in this posting.