In light of this being the anniversary of Dad’s death, it just felt right to go to an antique show. It was comforting to walk among the many things he would have appreciated. There were several items I’m sure would have caught his eye. There were also many things that reminded me of Grandpa and Grandma.
I was able to get a few photos of items as I purused. Since I was just writing about miniature portraits in jewelry, here are theonlytwo I saw at the show.
Of course there were a few shawls. The paisleys were fairly ordinary, none having enough uniqueness to make them worth considering. There was an incredibly well-preserved black silk shawl that I would love to have in my collection. After chatting with the couple displaying it, I found they have a few more shawls including some family shawls they are whiling to show me as they would love to learn more about them. I have their card and look forward to talking with them again. There was one other shawl that I considered until I saw the extensive, unstable damage in the center. The fracturing along the center folds was significant and supplemented with either moth or rubbing damage. I did take these photos because the color was so nice. It is a fairly standard sized double square shawl with a border plaid. The weave is very fine. It would be nice to look at the threads under magnification since there appeared very long fibers used.
Here is the item I would have just loved to bring home with me. This is the smallest needlebook I have yet seen. It is just about an inch by just under two inches in size. The cover is silk. I couldn’t tell if it was ribbon or a yardage scrap. The pages inside are just so cute and tiny. The pocket is incredible. Then, there is the two color bow on the outside. LOVE IT!!! It is taking a good deal of self-control not to go back to pick this little guy up.
There were other needlebooks including a felt hat and a braided grass fiber. This one was different in color and embroidery technique.
For all my doll loving friends, you would have loved this show. There was an abundance of doll items available. Here is just one of the displays.
At the beginning of the show I leafed through the piles of cdvs one gentleman had looking for some with shawls. No luck. Since it was just the beginning, I allowed myself one cdv thinking I would see something else I had to have (like that needlebook.) I’ll likely do a separate post about her attire and that trim.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
