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Resolved! Help, Please with Strange Linen Doily Set -- one has a pocket

Hello again, everyone. One of the doilies in this 4-piece doily set has a pocket, and I don't know what it could possibly be for. It's the smallest one at 9 3/4" x 4 3/4". Also, does anyone recognize the flower? Daisy? Aster?Thanks so much,

Vintage tablecloth-Type of material

Hi, I recently purchased boxes of vintage and antique textiles. Among them is this beautiful tablecloth. Can anyone tell me what this material is? Any and all information is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Vintage Tablecloth - Help to ID Pattern, Manufacturer (if possible)

Hi! I'm trying to sort through a huge stack of vintage tablecloths that my grandmother and aunt left to me. I've kept some but there are just too many to keep. Can anyone help identify pattern or manufacturer - realize this may b a long shot! Also th...

Resolved! Help, Please with some old Pillowcases

Can you please help me with these old pillowcases? Number 1. The fabric is shiny and very slippery, but it doesn't feel like satin to me. Could it be silk? Or something else? Number 1 closeup.Number 2. Also very shiny and slippery, and with a pattern...

Please help with age and pattern

I’m a little out of my depth on this. I grabbed this at an estate today because it just looked and felt really quality and there were lots of old linens. I’m wondering what pattern this might be. It is super detailed with tons of color variations (I ...

Resolved! Help, Please. What is the name of the trim on these tablecloths?

I should know this, but can't remember the name for the yellow and red trim. Thanks so much for your help.

Embroidered Silk Tassel Runner- ID Help Please

Length- 100"

Help, Please...Brocade? Jacquard? Damask? Fabric

Hello again, everyone. Would you call this vintage drapery fabric brocade? damask? jacquard? I'm at a loss and, once again, ask for your kind expertise. Thank you.

Please look at my vintage hawaiian fabric

I have sold a lot of Hawaiian fabrics in the past but this one has me stumped. It was produced by VHY Textiles and is a hot pink floral. Thing is, there is tone-on-tone stitching as shown in photos below. Feels like pique'. Is there a name for this f...

Chantilly Lace ID

One more for now....this is Chantilly Lace. I know that. But I believe it is hand done. Can anyone confirm? Thanks! Sandy

Lace ID?

Cleaning up and found a box of nice old lace and decided to take the plunge and list on ebay. Man, I have forgotten so much. Spent most of yesterday pouring over my books and trying to remember stuff. Anyhow, I will be putting a couple pieces here to...