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Family Treasures...


My husband inherited some wonderful family treasures from his mother's side~  I thought I would share a few of them with you for Valentine's Day!  This beautiful redwork piece was done by his great-grandmother when she was 23 years old, in 1890.  It is about three feet x three feet in size...I would like to have it framed so we can preserve and display it...






This is a large dresser or table scarf she made as well, about 5 feet long x 1-1/2 feet wide, with lovely crocheting on each end.  There is also a large matching bed cover...
UPDATE~ Jacqueline of  Cabin and Cottage , has told me the long piece is probably a "layover", used before they used pillowcases, as a decorative cover!  It is the perfect size for that!  Thanks, Jacqueline!



We also have some special pieces from his grandmother~ look at this garter and hankie set, never used...these date from around 1930...


I love the little flowers...


 This charming old box has fun markings...


and inside are some of her wedding pieces from 1928...



This is her circlet headpiece with veil...



I think the velvety flowers were on her dress, which we also have...it was a peach colored silk!  Don't you love the lovely colors?



I hope you enjoyed seeing a few of these beautiful and romantic treasures~ I'll be sharing more with you in the future!
I am joining Common Ground's Vintage Inspiration Friday
and
My Cottage Charm's  Treasures and Trinkets Party

Until next time...
Linda
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44 comments

  1. DevonayFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    What beautiful treasures! How fortunate to have possession of such lovely and sentimental items.

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  2. PamelaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful Linda!!!
    I love stuff like this. Thank you for sharing!! That garter set is a hoot!
    I have alot of linens from my Italian grandma which I treasure.
    Excellent idea framing that piece.
    Your blog is just lovely and I love
    your banner!
    Pamela :)

    "Thanks for entering my giveaway!"

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  3. DebbiedoosFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    WOW Linda I would say your husband did inherit big time on those treasures. I wish they made things like this these days...maybe they do and we just do not think of them as treasure yet:) XO

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  4. NuminosityFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    These are some really precious pieces, wonderfully preserved and have certainly fallen into the right appreciative hands.
    xoxo Kim

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Georgeous.....what beautiful (and well preserved) delights! Redwork is so crisp and sweet. Her work was perfect! The tablerunner is to die for...look at all that work! The velvet flowers and veil...well, divine.
    Thank you for sharing these! You are lucky to have them in your keep.

    Hugs,
    Jan

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  6. Hollie Joy In The MorningFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wow, what an amazing trove of treasures...i especially love the redword hankie!! Thank you for sharing~
    Hollie

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  7. Tricia @ Vintage No. 35February 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I love those family heirlooms! I love opening up items like that and reminiscing the stories about them.

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  8. KTWFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    What beautiful treasures you have inherited! Absolutely priceless. That redwork is lovely, and the wedding pieces are breathtaking. I can imagine a story behind each of them! So glad you chose Valentine's Weekend to share them with us. We don't do a lot for Valentine's Day around here...so this was a highlight! :)

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  9. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    My you have some special things. I wonder if that long piece that matches the bedcover is a "layover". The precursor to pillowcases. The piece was just lain over the pillows. Such a bounty of sweet family things!

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  10. All That JazzFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    So pretty....love the details they used back then! How special that you have these treasures!!!
    ~michelle~

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  11. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    These are really gorgeous and so special.

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  12. KrisFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Wow...how special to have these family treasures. I think I will do a similar post on some of the family treasures I have as well. Soon.
    Happy Weekend!

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  13. Honey at 2805February 12, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    These are lovely, sweet treasures. It's wonderful to have heirlooms such as these entrusted to your care.

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  14. Mimi SueFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I simply adore redwork and yours is extra special because of it's history. Love those vintage flowers too. Mimi

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  15. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    What beautiful family treasures! You are so lucky to have them!

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  16. DortheFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Dear Linda,
    How absolutely wonderfull, to have inheritet those treasures.
    The weding flowers and hair thing, with weil, is sooo beautifull- and very special.
    You must be happy ,to have those beauties, in your house.
    xo,Dorthe

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  17. VickiFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Linda these are so, so beautiful. What treasures you have. I love the pieces from her wedding. You are so blessed that these items are still in your family.

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  18. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Linda,
    These are great! So delicate and dainty. Things back then were so WONDERFUL and detailed. So glad you have them :)

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  19. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Wonderful! How great not just to have them, but to have the stories behind them too. They are lovely.
    Liz

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  20. AliceFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    What beautiful treasures! How lucky you are to have these special heirlooms!

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  21. nonoFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Linda, they are gorgeous! Memories from the past, how sweet they are.

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  22. DebFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Linda, they are the most wonderful things I've ever seen! How lucky they came to you because I know how much you appreciate them.

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  23. Susan deGeneresFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Oh Linda. These are all wonderful pieces.

    Several years ago, I tired of putting shams on so many pillows (we have six on our bed)only to take them all off at night. So I made a "lay-over" that would cover four of them and shams for the other two. It's much quicker to make the bed in the morning and quicker to get into it at night.

    I don't know why they ever went out of style! Your antique examples are just lovely. Redwork is my favorite. I'm in the process of re-doing our bedroom. Maybe I'll take pictures of the new lay-over when I'm done and post them on my blog.

    Hugs,
    Susan

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh Linda!

    Yes, I love these gorgeous and sentimental pieces from the past!
    And it's not just somebody's past, it's family history...how awesome is that?!!!

    I have never heard of a layover before!
    It would be a great table runner too.....the crocheted ends are stunning!

    Have a great weekend!

    Ciao Bella!

    Creative Carmelina

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  25. PamFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    The wedding pieces are so very pretty. I like that the roses are colored instead of just white which is all you see at weddings now. Very unique.

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  26. PamelaFebruary 12, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks for putting my giveaway on your sidebar Linda!!!
    I just love the background to your blog!
    Pamela xo

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  27. CindyFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    What gorgeous little treasures you have!!! You are so blessed to own something from your hubby's past, even into the 1800's!!! How wonderful. Thank you for showing us a piece of history!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  28. SusanneFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    These are some amazing treasures. So lucky that they survived this long and that we now have the means to preserve them for good.

    My mom has her mom's flapper style wedding dress but it's in pretty bad shape. I haven't seen it in years, I'll have to poke around next time I visit.
    Susanne.

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  29. The Boston LadyFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Linda, those are absolutely beautiful keepsakes from the past. I think framing that peice with all the needlework would be a wonderful way to preserve and display it. I love the wedding items, especially those sweet little flowers. Ann

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  30. Susan EvelynAndRoseFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    What gorgeous heirloom treasures! Lucky you to be the caretaker of them.
    - Susan

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  31. CHERIFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Oh what lovely and special treasures. I love family heirlooms and these are just so special. I do love RED and embroidery is something I collect. Be sure to preserve these for future generations.

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  32. Miss Gracie's HouseFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What pretty treasures! The lace, of course, is my favorite...I did not know that about the layovers...I have several pieces like that...interesting!
    Rene

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  33. DonnaFebruary 12, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Oh my gosh, Linda!! What wonderful treasures you have, true heirlooms! I can't believe how great of shape they are all in, considering their age! The redwork piece would be stunning framed, great idea! You just don't see workmanship (work-womanship?!) like that any more! Thanks for sharing:)

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  34. ClaudiaFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Oh my goodness, Linda - these are beautiful treasures! Priceless, indeed.

    xo
    Claudia

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  35. saltbox
    treasures    February 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    What beautiful family treasures you have!
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    ~Julie

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  36. Jan HenningsFebruary 13, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Linda,
    Your treasures are gorgeous!

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  37. Brenda PruittFebruary 13, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I have always adored redwork, but don't own any yet. What wonderful pieces to have. Family treasures!
    Brenda

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Wonderful family treasures. I can't believe how well preserved they are. I have some piece work and tatting that my g. grandma made and I love them. Don't really know how to display them though. I like your idea of framing the first work.
    Always fun to stop by!

    Happy Valentine's Day! xo Michelle

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  39. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 13, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Oh these are precious, Linda...amazing treasures!!! I want to wish you and your husband a Happy Valentine's Day!!
    Sending hugs your way!
    XO

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  40. JaneFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Linda,
    These are such fabulous family pieces. How wonderful to be the keeper of these family heirlooms. Thanks for sharing them with us.
    Jane

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  41. the old white houseFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Oh my goodness, those are absolutely beautiful! You are so lucky to have those treasures, her dress must have been beautiful! I loved seeing these, thanks! Theresa xoxo

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  42. TrishaFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    What amazing pieces and they are in such great shape too! I love looking at all the beautiful things that have been passed down-stunning!

    ~Trisha

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  43. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Linda,
    I absoultely love the redwork...you are so lucky that it has been taken such good care of for over 120 years and passed down through the family. Thank you for sharing so many beautiful vintage linens with us...really enjoy seeing them via your blog.
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  44. Shabby Vintage JunkFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Oh Linda these are EXQUISITE Treasures & so BEAUTIFULLY & PERFCETLY preserved....How they must resonate with voices from the past....THANK YOU so much for sharing them with us....!!

    Cheers,
    Tamarah :o)

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