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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Vintage Handkerchiefs


 
Vintage handkerchiefs
obtained at an estate sale, on Saturday, from the nicest family.
They also gave me free plants.


Notice the delicate cut work on this hankie.


The purple and green on this one is a charming combination.


The cream colored urn came from the same sale. 
I am keeping it.
Yay




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may joy and peace and good estate sales surround you
Olive


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26 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosJanuary 18, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    Those are so pretty Olive, I really love vintage linens. Nice you got free plants too.

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  2. Brenda PruittJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    I left a bunch of hankies back in Texas with a consignment shop before I moved. Now kinda wishing I hadn't...
    Brenda

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  3. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I have a soft spot for hankies like this. They're so pretty! I'm now following your blog!

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  4. xinexJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful hankies, Olive! I love the bowl on pedestal too...Christine

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  5. lvroftiquesJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Oh lucky you! I love vintage hankies! Such charming details! What about the free plants? What'd ya get? Enquiring minds and all *winks* I also think the pedestal bowl is going to be perfect for so many vignetting opportunities with it's sculptural shape. You done good! Vanna

    P.S. Why are you allergic to etsy? I wanna know....Anything I should look out for?

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    1. OliveJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:15 PM

      They gave me free ghost plants ( a succulent). I think etsy is wonderful and I could spend tons of money there-that's what I am scared of.

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  6. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I love the beauty of a vintage hankie. I have some from both Grandmothers...still think if I hold them to my face I can still smell there perfume.

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  7. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Don't you LOVE old hankies! Especially with monograms. They are utterly nostalgic. You got some pretty ones!

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  8. SusyJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    My mother always carried a hankie in her purse ~ not uncommon for that generation. She had a beautiful hand painted hanky box she kept them in. Thanks for the memory (:

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  9. The Boston LadyJanuary 19, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Old hank8es r terrific! So many possibilities . Ann

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  10. GailJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Those are so pretty Olive! I love that cream colored urn!!! It's been a while since we've attended an Estate Sale or an auction, seeing all your pretties I'm ready to go!!! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  11. ClaudiaJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    They're so pretty. I can't resist a vintage handkerchief.

    xo
    Claudia

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  12. RosemaryJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    The embroidery and cutout work on vintage hankies is lovely - I think they were just for show.

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  13. trash talkJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Loving the color combos! Love all of them, but the monogrammed one...that one is nothing to sneeze at! Real hankies are just so much nicer than a kleenex.
    Deb

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  14. Carol at SerendipityJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Olive,
    Somewhere I have a couple of my grandmother's. I shall have to go on a hunt. I can picture a little vignette of some of her hankies, gloves and costume jewelry. I like the urn too.

    Carol

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  15. CindyJanuary 19, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I love vintage hankies! I carry one with me everyday. You have some real beauties!

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  16. Privet and HollyJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Hankies remind me of a
    gentler, more refined era.
    Sweet finds!

    xx Suzanne

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  17. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydJanuary 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Hi Olive,
    Beautiful Treasures, Love that off white urn & the hankies are so sweet, the purple & green one reminds me of when my middle daughter was young, she love p&g together & each time she would see the color combination, she would say, "What a Moment!" Love It
    Have a Blessed & Beautiful week
    Cheryl

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  18. My Little Home and GardenJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Well,now. Aren't those a step up from a paper tissue. They're beautiful, Olive.

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Hi Olive! Oh, what pretty hankies! Don't you wish they could tell you their story!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  20. MollyJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    They're lovely. Boxes of delicate lace handkerchiefs were always favourite Christmas presents in my early teens.

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  21. AngelaJanuary 19, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Your hankies are so pretty, nice to decorate with and to display, but I'm so glad we don't use them anymore.
    When I just got married my husband still used them, one by one they ended up in the bin.
    Thank goodness for kleenex!
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  22. chateau chicJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Such pretty hankies. Love vintage linens.
    Mary Alice

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  23. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    I love vintage hankies so much..I have two small table top chest's filled with hankies..love them..these are very nice and love the cream ware! nice find..

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  24. Honey at 2805January 21, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Your new vintage hankies are adorable! Thank you for sharing your new treasures at Potpourri Friday!

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  25. Jen @ frazzled 5January 23, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I adore these- I had to come over to your blog from 2805!
    New Follower!
    ~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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