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Tuesday 15 March 2011

Clarissa The Blushing Bride

After a rather busy week and weekend things are slowly returning to normal...well normal for us!!  I am busy this week getting my stock organised for Northampton Vintage fair this coming Saturday, and I am going to try and find the time to do some sewing as well (famous last words).  I thought you might like to see a couple of recent purchases I have made for Clarissa my 1920's mannequin bust.


Clarissa is now sporting a rather lovely wedding veil and wax flower tiara dating to the 1920's.  I bought it from a lady in France and it came in the original box.


It is very delicate and there is a little damage which I suppose is only to be expected when you are around 90 years old.


I have also just purchased this original 1920's flappers beaded headdress from Poppies Cottage.  Please click on the name to be taken to this wonderful website, a real treat for anyone who adores early vintage clothing like myself.  Ann also sells on Ebay under the same name and is a really lovely person to deal with, and a real expert.  I will be visiting again I am sure.


The bead work is so beautiful and must have been so labour intensive.  The edging around the headdress is missing but I think it still looks absolutely stunning, it even fits me!!


I am surprised by how much it weighs, but just think what it would have looked like worn with a heavily beaded flapper dress....oh to have lived then.  My Nan who was born in 1920 always says that she and I were born the wrong way round.  She can't understand all the fuss about vintage and antiques and her home is filled to the brim with modern items, she always says she is the oldest thing in her house!!  I did find some lovely bits and pieces on Sunday that will be going on my stand this Saturday.  Hope you all have a lovely week, and thank you for leaving lovely comments and a big hello to all my new followers.
Jo xx


12 comments:

  1. Oh, they are beautiful, Jo! The wedding veil and tiara are so pretty - and the flapper hat is amazing! Hope you have a good day on Sat! Abby x

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  2. You always have such wonderful items, and so beautifully displayed too. Such a shame I live so far away to visit the fairs you attend. Hope you have a good weekend, Abby (No2!) x

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  3. Love the flapper head dress ! hope you do well at the fair ! wish I lived closer too !

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  4. The headdress is stunning!!! How funny that your Nan prefers a more modern look when you are in the Vintage business, she must shake her head at all of your lovely vintage pieces.

    Im with you on the mobile phone, i.e I cant bear people who are constantly talking on theirs, or even worse talking loudly. I cant understand why people need to hold conversations in public places like supermarkets. It drives me nuts!!!! J
    However I can see me getting addicted to emailing and blogging once I get the hang of it.
    Hope the fair goes well X

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  5. Wow that head-dress is gorgeous. Good luck for Saturday. Oh and I'm enjoying this George Formby tune!

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  6. Hi Jo, just to let you know that there is an award waiting for you over on my latest post! xx

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  7. More lovely finds and beautifully displayed.... Clarissa is the perfect model.
    Have a good Fair on Saturday Jo and I hope your eagle eyes spot more fabulous treasures!
    Julie x

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  8. aaahhh bless your nan i did smile then ;-) I adore the headdress thats a real beauty. And the veil looks so pretty to. Have a lovely weekend at the fair, dee x

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  9. Thank you for your comment, if the patchwork and dolls don't sell at Shepton - they will come to Totnes! See you there!! xx

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  10. ooh Clarissa has been spoilt! See you on saturday x p.s. Love the new pic of the pugs in the sun x

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  11. You really made me smile writing about your grandmother and her view on this "vintage nonsense" that many of us "youngsters" cherish so... :-)

    Clarissa looks spookily human in the second photo, and what beautiful items she carries... and carries so well!

    Warm regards,
    Helena

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