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A brief overview of linen through the ages Egyptians deemed linen to be the cloth of the gods. They used it for example for mummies, and in their sacred rituals. Linen is the oldest textile in the world,...
ACANTHUS LEAF Popular Greek decorative motif adapted from the acanthus plant. Found in almost all-classic design, notably the capital of the Corinthian column. ACORN TURNING Knob, pendant or foot shaped like...
What is Tatting? The French call it frivolité; for the Italians it’s occhi; to the Danish it’s orkis; in English it’s tatting, but no matter what the language, it’s still a fun way to make lace. Just what is...
Nice of you to stop by. Thank You. For our eBay listings, please click here. A touch of elegance comes with sterling silver. Be it a bungalow or mansion, a splash of sterling silver or silver plate on the...
COLLECTING VINTAGE VALENTINES DAY HANDKERCHIEFS I love all kinds of vintage linens and handkerchiefs, but I am unable to collect all I like. Since I like hearts better than anything I was drawn to...
Hosting A Victorian Tea Party Planning Ideas Recipes Tea parties are quite popular now people always comment on how they like mine so I thought I would share some of my ideas with you. A Victorian Tea...
Tourbillon Watches - Fact Fiction Everything you ever wanted to know but never dared to ask By Julian Stargardt (c) copyright 2006I. Introduction: Who Invented the Tourbillon, Why, When Where ?The Tourbillon...
NESTED TABLES Three or four identical lightweight tables sized from small to largest, each one nesting under the next, NIELLO The art of decorating metal plates by incising designs on them and filling incised...
First of all I am Brand New to Ebay, I have only been a Member for about 7 Months. I started out as a Buyer and now as both a Buyer and Seller. I had a very good experience as a buyer except one transaction...