LOOKING FOR a particular era or style of vintage clothing? Use our handy dandy search engine and enter the era, style, or color (i.e. 1940s, 50s, swing, black pumps) Translate our website into your language of choice! (Translations by Babelfish)   Want to earn extra cash? Become a vintageblues.com affiliate! click above for more info	Vintage Linens & Lovelies I of II: Doilies, Lace, Handkerchiefs, Aprons & Scarves Lace, Tablecloths, Runners || Hankies & Scarves || Vintage Aprons (New Page) || More Lingerie  All our linens & lovelies have been gently washed/cleaned and pressed unless denoted as new/old or deadstock. To see larger photos click on the thumbnail image; to order click 'Add to Cart' Image Item Description Price Item #obl35, Sweet Ivory Rayon or Silk 1920s Slip Simple yet sweet ivory/off white rayon or silk unstructured slip with machine made lace at neckline and hemline Ca. 1920s, possibly 30s - no label Slip is slightly A-line, unstructured flapper style with non-adjustable fabric straps in a darker shade of ivory Diagonal cut along the hemline possibly seamstress made to wear under a specific dress? Slip is slightly longer on the right side than the left; diagonal dart at each side of bust runs to waist Measures and should fit up to 33" bust, 30" waist, 36" hips, straps are 9" long (could be stitched or pinned to hold up if too long), 43" from strap to hem on left side, 45" total length from strap to hem on right side. In very good to excellent condition for its age; some age yellowing to the straps, no holes or stains $26.00 Item #obd103, Simply Beautiful Victorian 1800s Nightgown w/Pintucking Simple white cotton full length Victorian nightgown with ruffled cuffs and triple rows of vertical pintucking on the shoulders/bust Ca. 1800s or early 1900s, no label probably seamstress made Two tiny white buttons down the front button placket; soft small ruffle around the neck; backside is plain without adornment. Measures approx size M - 36" bust, 15" across shoulders, up to 38" waist (slight A-line shape allows free movement at bedtime) free hips, arm length is 21" from shoulder to cuff edge, 48" total length from shoulder to hemline In excellent condition with no holes, frays, fade or stains. Bleahced, clean and very white... Very special nightgown....so feminine yet simple! Perfect as a gift! $38.00 Item #obd95, Simple & Sweet Victorian 1800s White Nightgown with Pintucking Simple and lovely white cotton full length Victorian nightgown with vertical pintucking down the bodice Ca. 1800s, early 1900s, no label possibly seamstress made Two white buttons march down the front button placket; backside is plain without adornment. Cotton is slightly sheer and lightweight; set on cuffs on each arm Measures approx size M - 36" bust, 15" across shoulders, up to 42" waist (slight A-line shape allows free movement at bedtime!) free hips, arm length is 20" from shoulder to cuff edge, 50" total length from shoulder to hemline In excellent condition with no holes, frays, fade or stains. One pinhead sized brown spot on the left shoulder, gown is clean and very white... Wonderful nightgown....so feminine and pretty! Perfect as a gift! $38.00 Item #sr988, Victorian Rose Silk Ladies' Hanky Wonderful warm rose pink silky & sheer silk ladies' hankerchief with matching handrolled edges Ca. 1940s, probably older; 'Sally Gee Made in Japan' label Hanky has a slight sheen and is 100% silk; the Victorians called this color 'Ashes of Roses' Measures 16" x 16" square In very good to excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. Does have scattered wear snags around the edges and one smaller than matchhead sized dark mark near the center. Has been cleaned and pressed. Lovely color.....if you like rose or mauve, then this beauty is for you! Wonderful dresser topper or pocket square. $6.00 Item #al708, White Detailed Cutwork Vintage 1940s Hanky Wonderful new/old white cotton handkerchief with interesting, lovely swirls and floral design Ca. 1940s or 50s Fabric is ultra fine white cambric or cotton - design is almost Celtic (could those be shamrocks? hmm) See larger photos Measures a larger 15" square; larger size, probably meant to be a men's In excellent, mint pristine condition These white lovelies make perfect table toppers or centerpieces in your shabby or vintage home $6.00 New! Item #fb401, Fab Black/White Diagonal Stripe Silk Scarf Stylish black and white diagonal silk (? may be rayon) super square scarf with solid black edging Large sized, ca. 1980s - no label Machine edged in narrow white; large enough to wear as a wrap or use as a table topper Measures 30" x 30" In excellent condition with no snags, holes, stains, etc. Clean, pressed and ready to wear $8.00 New! Item #fb402, Wonderful Blue & Grey 40s Silk Small Scarf or Hankerchief Gorgeous silk handkerchief with interesting, lovely swirls and floral design in shades of blue, black & kelly green on a charcoal grey background Ca. 1940s, possibly earlier Fabric is sheer silk or peau de soie with handrolled edges Measures a larger 16" square; larger size, probably meant to be a men's In excellent, near mint condition with a few scattered pinpricks around the edges These lovelies make perfect table toppers or centerpieces in your shabby or vintage home; would also make a true conversational pocket square! Clean, pressed and ready to wear $6.00 New! Item #fb403, Tantalizing Turquoise & Aqua Chevron Zig Zag Scarf Absolutely stunning elongated scarf (or would make a killer table runner!) in high end, sheer rayon with handprinted design Ca. 1970s or 80s - All Rayon, Made in Japan label Scarf itself is sheer, pristine whitewith handrolled edges; the graduated turquoise colors are rich and saturated. So striking! Measures 15" wide by 40" total length In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. that we can see anywhere. Clean, pressed and ready to wear or display $12.00 New! Item #fb404, Gorgeous Grey & Smoke Art Nouveau Scarf Unique dark smoky grey large square scarf with pale dove grey art nouveau floral and leaf design in a crisp, acetate or polyester blend Large sized, ca. 1950s or 60s but with a 1920s design - no label (has been removed) Machine edged; large enough to wear as a wrap or use as a table topper Measures 30" x 30" In excellent condition with no snags, holes, stains, etc. Clean, pressed and ready to wear! $6.00 New! Item #fb405, Silky Wonder Colorblocked Italian Scarf Outstanding, rich & expensive looking multi-colored silk square scarf in deep shades of ruby, dark blue, olive green and gold Ca. 1970s or 80s - 'Hand Rolled Silk Made in Italy' label Center design is a swirling wonder of paisley and scrollwork; outer edges are Roman squares in olive and grey green Measures 18" x 18" square In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. There is a very, very faint dime sized darker area on the gold square (only seen when held up to light) and a couple of very faint speckles there as well. That is all. This is a true beauty! Perfect as a neck scarf, a pocket square or for a gift.....clean and pressed carefully. $12.00 New! Item #fb406, Spring Fling! Soft Modernist Floral Scarf Lovely narrow, elongated scarf (or table runner!) in ultra sheer rayon (? could be nylon) with sensational springy floral design in aqua, coral, rosy pink, tan and purple on a white background Ca. 1960s or 70s - no label Scarf itself is sheer, pristine white with scalloped edging in a matching aqua Measures 9" wide by 30" total length In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. Clean, pressed and ready to wear or display Wonderful neck scarf for now to brighten up these grey days and well into summer! $6.00 New! Item #fb407, Sunny Yellow Fruity Floral Sheer 50s Scarf Bright and cheery sheer nylon square scarf in a rich, bright shade of golden yellow with peach, sage, lilac and red modernist fruity floral design Ca. 1950s or 60s, no label - scarf appears to be a nylon/rayon blend and is silky smooth Handrolled edges in matching yellow Measures 22" by 22" square In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, etc. There are a couple of tiny pin sized snags but they blend into the design. Has been clean and pressed. Super spring/summer colors! A twist on the usual sheer, solid 50s scarf..... $6.00 Item #sk011, Set of 2 Ivory Satin & Cotton Scarves Beautiful lot of two off white, ivory narrow head scarves - one shiny satin, the other rayon or polyester Ca. 1960s or 70s, no labels- possibly handmade Scarves have points at each end and would easily work as a sash or belt (depending on your waist size) as well as gorgeous head or neck scarves Measure: satin 4/5" wide by 46" total length; rayon 4" wide by 48" total length In excellent condition with no holes, stains, frays, fade, etc. Have been washed and ironed and are ready to wear $7.00
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