Early 1900's Girls Classroom Photo with Teacher

What an interesting 1900's photo of ten young girls and their teacher that leaves many questions about the nature of the photo. Is it a school class? There are two girls in the back wearing mortar boards. Who is the young girl to the teacher's right in the photo. Is this a photo of a Sunday School class or some other young girls social ...

Measurements: 5 5/8" x 4 5/8"
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: P6-016
Price: $10.00

1924 Photo of 18 Month Baby in Art Nouveau Folder

We bet that this exuberant little boy would have been a handful. On the back of the folder is written: Max Lee Goodfrew, 18 mos. this May 30, 1924. There is a gold art nouveau style design on the upper left hand corner on the front of the folder. What a wonderful photo of your great grandfather ...

Measurements: 6 1/4" x 10"
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-008
Price: $8.00

1920's Clogston Studio Photo of Young Girl with Big Bow

A charming photo to go with your display of vintage children's clothing. This sober, compliant young girl with intelligent eyes is leaning against the back of a leather chair wearing a white puffed sleeved dress with rows of tucks and eyelet ruffles. Right on top of her head is a BIG bow. The bobbed hair indicates the 1920's but the style of the dress seems to be at least a decade earlier. The photo is attractively matted with a pale gray border around the photo. Below the photo is written: Clogston Studio, Marietta, OH. The photo has a plain back ...

Measurements: 6 1/2" x 10 3/4"
Condition: Good
Item Number: P4-002
Price: $5.00

1955 The Story of Irish Linen Full Color Booklet

This attractive, informative 8 1/2" by 11" 32 page stapled booklet was printed in 1955 by the Irish Linen Guild of Canada. Each page is illustrated with photographs, both in color and in black and white, and with drawings and illustrations, most in color. Sections include: flax and its processing into cloth, weaving, dyeing and printing, household uses, table linens and settings, bed linens, towels, apparel, religious linens, laundering and care and more. An especially useful section is on types of linen handkerchiefs. A fine addition ...

Measurements: 8 1/2" x 11"; 32 Pages
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-014
Price: $10.00

1950's Sewing Ideas for Children's Clothes Booklet

The full title of this booklet is: Trimtex Sewing Ideas for Children's Clothes, From the Workroom of Betty, Warner, Home Economist, Trimtex inc., makers of fine products for home sewing, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The booklet's descriptions says, "This booklet presents construction methods and sewing ideas which we feel will make sewing for children, simpler, more fun, more professional, and more rewarding for you." Sections include: patterns, cutting, modern methods of sewing, trimming and making new from old. A charming informative ...

Measurements: 5 1/4" x 8 1/2"
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: P6-019
Price: $3.00

1900's Ritter Studio "Uncle Charles Fat Cake" Photo

An attractive portrait of an older well dressed mustached gentleman from the early 1900's done by Ritter Studio, Massillon. OH. On the back is a handwritten inscription: "To my Sweet Heart Estella Dear." Signed: "Sweet." Below it in a different hand and ink is: "Uncle Charles Fat Cake." A fun instant ancestor or use in a display ...

Measurements: 5" x 8"
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-005
Price: $10.00

1900 Ingalls Studio Expressive Baby Photograph

An expressive photo of a young baby showing expressive attention to the photographer. Loving attention has been shown to her clothing. The dress appears to have been made of silk satin. The petticoat shows fine crochet trim. The photo studio is Ingalls, Missoula, MT. On the back written in green pencil is presumably the name of the child: Rhoda Innan ...

Measurements: 8" x 10"
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: P6-009
Price: $8.00

Pre-1900 Photo of Prosperous Family

What a wealth of detail in this fine photo. The father and mother and each of the children are very well-dressed and groomed. Properly fitting suits for the children are not easy to provide for fast growing children if the family does not have means. And each of the boys is wearing a heavy watch chain. You just want to hear them all talk. There is no identification of the photo ...

Measurements: 10" x 8"
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P4-006
Price: $15.00

1940's Advance Girl's Jacket and Slacks Pattern #2759

The size 6 Advance pattern originally cost 15 cents. The illustration on the front of this pattern envelope shows a fitted jacket with high convertible lapels, a 3 button closure, patch pockets, with or without flaps and padded darted shoulder caps. The straight cut with cuffs side placket pants have stitched down front pleats. The instructions are included in good condition ...

Size: Children's 6 Pattern
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-012
Price: $8.00

1940's Advance Girl's Jacket and Slacks Pattern #2655

Advance pattern for "Girl's and Child's Jacket and Slacks" pattern in size 6. Originally cost 15 cents. The jacket buttons high on the chest and the sleeves have darts in the shoulder caps. The straight legged pants have cuffs. Printed cutting diagrams and sewing instructions. Fabric suggestions are given ...

Size: Children's 6 Pattern
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-021
Price: $5.00

1940's Advance Afternoon Dress Pattern #2363

The illustration on the front of this pattern shows a high necked dress with shirring on each side of a bodice center front panel. Puffed long or short sleeves. Flared bias cut skirt with center back gathers; side sashes, and a mid back bow or bustle effect. It can be buttoned down the back or made with an upper mid back zipper and side zipper. It originally cost 15 cents ...

Size: 12 Pattern (Small - 4/6 Modern)
Condition: Very Good
Item Number: P6-013
Price: $12.00

1948 Simplicity Maternity Slacks Suit Pattern #2458

From the back of the pattern: “Maternity Slack Suit: Patch pockets trim the flared-back top and a shoulder yoke releases soft front gathers. The slacks pleated at the front waistline, feature a gusset insert which allows for adjustment.” Please note that size 16 in this time period had a bust measurement of 34" ...

Size: 16 Pattern (Small/Medium - 6/8 Modern)
Condition: Good
Item Number: P4-005
Price: $8.00

1930's Wedding Photo in Attractive Display Folder

We assume that this is a wedding photo. The clothing of the assured young woman and her slightly shy young man could be from the late 1920's or early 1930's. We particularly like the woman's bobbed hair style and the man's combed back style. Hard to read written in green ink on the upper back of the folder is: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark. Display the attractive folder as is, or put your own photo in it ...

Measurements: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-006
Price: $8.00

1930's Wedding Photo from LaFayette Fults Studio

A photo showcasing the smiling bride and her attentive groom. Good details shown of her chiffon dress and elegant pumps. The raised frame around the photo is dark gold. Written lightly in ink on her skirt is: Lovingly, Augie and Pearl. The photo was taken by the LaFayette Fults Studios, Denver. The stand up frame can display this photo to go with your 1930's decor, or use the frame for your own photo ...

Measurements: 7" x 10 1/4"
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P6-007
Price: $10.00

1890's Chapman Studio Photo of a Stanton MI Couple

A fine collectible photo for the vintage clothing aficionado or for someone who needs instant ancestors. Good also for decor. This attractive couple is in the traditional marriage photo stance with the woman standing and the man sitting. The sepia tones clearly show details of their grooming, clothing and his watch chain. The background shows ornate wallpaper with what appears to be a Wilton carpet on the floor. The notched edges of the photo are touched with gold. Photo studio name, Chapman, and the city where the studio was located, Stanton, Mich. are in a metallic ...

Measurements: 4" x 6 1/2"
Condition: Excellent
Item Number: P4-001
Price: $10.00