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$33 USD SaleSALE Bold Vision the developement of the Parks of Portland Maine
Books:History
Historical account of how the park system was instituted in Portland Maine. Edited by Theo H.B.M. Holtwijk and Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr. Copyrighted 1999. Hardback book is in like new condition with nice dust jacket...is about 12" x 9" and filled with lots of information and pictures.
$185 USDAntique Leather Doll Shoes with Pom Poms
Dolls:Doll Clothing, Accessories
Here is a very nice pair of antique doll or baby shoes...only 3 1/2 to 3 3/4" long and 1 1/2" at widest point on bottom. They are very soft kid leather, are cloth lined and have adorable little pom poms on the toes. Silk ribbons are there to close them also...these may or may not be original. The shoes are a toasty rust color and are in nice condition for being over 100 yrs. old! This soft leather may give a bit to accomodate a slightly larger foot.
$21 USD SaleSALE Disney WD ENT Dental Card Mickey Donald
Collectibles:Paper
Here is a very old dental appointment card featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck...each has a string around his finger so you won't forget your appointment. Probably from the 1940s. Marked W.D. ENT. Good condition...does have surface crease in back but doesn't deter from front images. Great addition to a Disney collection!! Card is 4" x 3".
$52 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Early Homespun Bolster Pillow Cover Blue Checked Fabric with Stitched Design
Collectibles:Textiles
Here is a nice old bolster cover in a blue checked homespun fabric. It also has some hand stitched fancywork on the open end. There is both hand and machine stitching on this bolster which measures 54" x 16". It has a seam in the middle. Excellent condition...nice early fabric with a heavy weight. Probably dates to the turn of the century or a bit before.
$14 USDThe Home Handicraft Book 1940s
Books:Crafts
Here is a softcover book from 1941 called the Home Handicraft Book. This shows you how to make all kinds of clever crafts from that era. Nice condition. The cover simulates needlepoint so popular back then.
$12 USDChildrens Books Advertising Card Woolson Spice Co.
Collectibles:Advertising
Nice old trade card, postcard size, of a child from 1890s. Gold embossed card is an ad for Lion Coffee and the Woolson Spice Co. of Toledo, Ohio. If you sent in x amount of Lions heads, you could get childrens books! Neat card also tells you how to make a mantel picture out of this card!
$16 USD SaleSALE Early 1900S BABY Care Book
Collectibles:Vintage:Childrens Items
Here is a wonderful old book from 1907 entitled "The Care of Babies"...Everything you need to care for your baby. You will find interesting info on diet, clothing, sleep, exercise, diseases, do's and don'ts and much more. Lots of photos too! Some timesless advice in here for the parents of babies both then and now!
$22 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Early 1900s Grace Drayton Print
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
In the art world, there are certain artists who are referred to as the Great Masters. Their artwork is world renouned and quite valuable. Though Grace Drayton was not one of these masters in her time, she is a wonderful artist of the early 1900s whose chubby faced kids are now famous also....think Dolly Dingle or the Campbell Kids!! I am offering this series of old cartoon like prints which were once part of a scrapbook from the early 1900s. Each one is pasted on the page ( about 11" x 6 1/2") ...
$56 USD SaleSALE Early Wooden Doll Bench Handmade
Collectibles:Folk Art
Here is a great little painted wooden doll bench from the late 1800s, early 1900s. This great find is about 12" long, 6" high and 3 1/2" front to back. It is painted brown with gold seat and trim...the trim piece along the top reminds me of a chalk tray with its curved edge. The legs are attached separately. There is one mark on the painted seat that is darker than the rest of it but this just adds to its age and authenticity. I have shown several small sized dolls sitting on it...they do not ...
$68 USD ReducedREDUCED Childs Brown Velvet Bonnet with Wire trim Adornment Early 1900s
Clothing:Childrens
Here is a wonderful old bonnet that was made for a small child. It is marked 6 1/2" and the circumference is about 20". I know this would also fit a large antique doll and make quite a fashion statement. It is brown velvet and has a burgundy and wire trim piece attached to one side. The very top has a diamond shaped design in it and it is fully lined. There are ear flaps which can be tucked inside or worn down. Inside there is an classy emblem showing a girl with a hat but I do not know who the ...
$46 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Ginny Type Doll in Marked Vogue Dress
Dolls:By Type
Here is a cute little unmarked Ginny type doll. She has blonde hair and brown sleep eyes, painted facial features and separated fingers on her hands. She is dressed in a sweet blue and white dress marked Vogue Dolls, Inc. This is how I found her. Her head moves side to side when her legs are moved. She does have a few problems…her eyes tend to stick in the open position (although a gentle touch can get them to close) and she has a split in the plastic on her shoulder. Please see photos. The ...
$8 USDDr Barkers Advertisement Card from 1800s
Collectibles:Advertising
This card was given to let folks know about the best pain cure in America. Probably dates to the mid to late 1800s. Card is about 4 x 2 1/2" and has a photo of a sailor departing...causing much pain for those he leaves behind!
$16 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Dolls and Dollhouse Book Collector Book
Books:About Collecting
Here is a nice old collectors book about dolls and doll houses. Crescent Books, NY, 1973. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good...Photographs (illustrator). 9 x 12" Tall. 64 pages with wonderful colorful photos covering dolls and doll houses from ancient Egypt to modern times. . The interior is clean and tight. DJ is good with some tiny tears along top and bottom edges.
$30 USD SaleSALE Early 1900s Swedish Marriage Certificate Hand Colored
Collectibles:Paper
Here is a wonderful old marriage certificate from 1907 for a wedding perfomed at the 1st Swedish Babtist Church of Brooklyn, NY, N.Y. The seal contains the Swedish Babtist church information. This certificate is a tri fold which opens to reveal the details. Opened, it is 12" x 9" and you can see the names of the wedding partners and also a beautiful hand colored motif. This would look quite stunning framed...fractur style!!
$12 USDPost War Lionel Train Lamp Posts #71
Collectibles:Holiday, Seasonal:Merry Christmas
Here are #71 metal lamp posts from Lionel Train sets. I have 7 of them with their original boxes and each one is sold separately. The posts are made of metal and the lamps are hard plastic. The boxes are original to them but each box has part of a bottom flap or so missing. Probably Post War...mid 1940s era. See my other listings for more lamps.
$14 USDWhimsical Box to Dispose of Old Used Razor Blades Tampa Fla Souvenir
Collectibles
Here is a little box with a slit in the top....meant to be used when you wanted to dispose of old used razor blades! This was a souvenir from Tampa Fla...says so right on the side!! There is an old dude on the front...looks a bit like a hillbilly but who knows! The box is all wood and stands about 5 1/2" tall..."Gay Old Blades By Cracky" is written on the front.
$16 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Delightful Miniature Child's Book from 1913 about Freckle Frog
Books:Children's
Here is a wonderful little softcover book (5 1/2" x 4") put out in the Sunday edition of the Public Ledger in early 1900s. This one is titled "How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty" by Charlotte Herr, illustrations by Frances Beem... Cute story and great colorful illustrations! Good condition but does have an aged look due to surface dust. Of course, it is almost 100 years old!!
$22 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Edwardian Flemish Art Tie Box
Clothing:By Period
Here is a nce old tie box done in Flemish art...so popular back in the early 1900s. Tie boxes are rare and this one is a nice one!
$22 USDDelicate Baby Pillowcase with French Knot Flowers and Lace
Collectibles:Textiles
Here is a wonderful vintage pillowcase for that is about 18" long and 12 1/2" wide. You will love it's French Knot flowers across the one end and the edging of net type lace. So very pretty!! As with many items of age, this may need a gentle washing...or not!
$21 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Handmade Sock Babies on Wicker Doll Chair
Dolls
Here is a pair of handmade sock babies...made from childrens stockings. So sweet! This little couple comes to you with a wicker chair that they are sharing...use it for them or another favorite dolly. These little dolls are only about 5 1/2" tall when standing tall so they are great for your antique dolls or bears to hold. Both have stitched features on faces...one has red accents, the other blue...both show some signs of aging to the socks...marks here and there lend to their authenticity and ...
$28 USD SaleSALE Early 1900s Army Camp Postcard Augusta Ga
Postcards:Military
Here is a great old postcard depicting some military fun time at a camp near Augusta Ga in 1917. This is a real photo postcard, postally used and in nice condition.
$42 USD SaleSALE Vintage Appliqued Puppy Crib Quilt
Collectibles:Textiles
Here is a vintage crib quilt that has an appliqued puppy, flowers and butterflies on it. It is about 32" x 44" and would look great as wall art in a nursery! The pups face and other accents have been hand embroidered and add to its charm. This has been well used and has several flaws but is so cute that these are easily forgiven. There are two 1" rips in the back and an old repair on the pup's face, a few age marks which may come out with a gentle washing and there are broken threads here and ...
$55 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Embroidered Blue Check Baby or Toddler Dress
Clothing:Childrens
Here s a baby or toddler dress from the early 1900s made from blue checked fabric with hand embroidered accents. It measures about 22" long and is wide in the body. Embroidery encompasses the area at the neck and acts like a collar, decorated with flowers. At the waist area there is more embroidery...this is so sweet!! There is a black tie attached to the front to use as a closure. This would look great hanging on a peg for decoration in a country home. It is also quite sturdy and could be worn ...
$36 USD SaleSALE Vintage Black Mammy Ragdoll with Baby
Dolls:By Material
Here is a home made black mammy ragdoll with her little baby. She is about 15" tall and wears a blue flowered dress with matching bonnet, white bloomers and an off white apron. She is holding a small basket in which she carries her baby. Baby is 6" long and can be removed from the basket. Both baby and Mammy have embroidered facial features. There is both hand and machine stitching on the clothing. Baby is wrapped in a wool cloth and wears a pair of undies. Mammy's dress and apron show some ...
$16 USD SaleSALE Girl with Kitten Litho
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
Here is a great old litho done on artboard to look like a painting. The little girl dressed in a long white gown holds on dearly to her favorite yellow and white kitten...you can almost hear him purring! Framed litho is in a simulated bamboo look wooden frame under glass...it is about 8" x 10" and in nice condition. Enjoy!
$56 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Early 1900s Reward of Merit Large Embossed Ephemera
Collectibles:Paper
Here is a beautiful large Reward of Merit card with embossed flowers...forget me nots and roses...atop a lovely shell design with a peaceful chromolithographed scene in the middle. It is printed with the following information: With best wishes of your teacher Clara Holmlie, District No. 78...Portal, N.D. July 24, '08. The card is large format...9" x 7" and in excellent condition. Though this card is not actually stated to be a Reward of Merit, it was intended to be a special card from teacher to ...
$251 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Victorian Celluloid Album Velvet Photo Book
Collectibles:Photographic
Here is a beautiful Victorian era Photo album! the front has a peaceful winter scene done in celluloid. The rest of the cover is done in blue velvet. There is a gold tone latch that is in good working order also. This is a very rich looking album in fine condition. Inside are the original pages with several photos included: the most unusual one shows a little house in the mountains! A few blemishes (there is a a tear around one of the framework pages) inside are easily forgiven due to the age ...
$100 USD SaleSALE Victorian Childs Coat Linen and Lace Beauty
Clothing:By Period
Here is a wonderful Victorian linen coat for a small child. It is 20" long and about 10" across shoulders. The collar is edged in 4" of wonderful old lace and it has long sleeves. This looks lovely hanging but is nice enough to wear also...no holes, tears, etc...quite sturdy! This would look wonderful on a large antique doll also.
$166 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Early Rag Doll with Embroidered Face Great Condition
Dolls:By Material
Here is a 13 1/2" tall early rag doll...you will love the fact that she is in such great shape...well taken care of over the years. She feels very heavy in the head area...don't know what she is stuffed with but she is quite firm all over. Lots of hand stitching, the best being the way her hair is attached skillfully to her head. She also has an embroidered face and will make a wonderful addition to a collection. Found in Lancaster Co. Pa.
$22 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Grace Drayton Great Masters Artwork
Collectibles:Paintings, Prints
In the art world, there are certain artists who are referred to as the Great Master. Their artwork is world renouned and quite valuable. Though Grace Drayton was not one of these masters in her time, she is a wonderful artist of the early 1900s whose chubby faced kids are now famous also....think Dolly Dingle or the Campbell Kids!! I am offering this series of old cartoon like prints which were once part of a scrapbook from the early 1900s. Each one is pasted on the page ( about 11" x 6 1/2") ...
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