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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Hats & Carpet Bags

As you all know I have a penchant for vintage carpet bags.  They seem to be like buses, you don't see any for months then they all come along at once.  A recent trip to Newark unearthed this beauty....


A rather unusual bag with the traditional tapestry carpet top and a leather covered wooden box underneath which has it's own key.  Both keys came with it and the locks still work perfectly.


My latest find, a large vintage carpet bag in good condition.


Hubby treated me to this beautiful cloche hat for my coming B'day.  My feeling is that this hat pre dates the 1920's and is more circa 1918 so more Downton Abbey than roaring 20's.


It is made from black velvet and decorated with the most beautiful leaves and flowers.


Clarissa is modelling it for me as I don't really 'do' hats...I'm not quite elegant enough!
Have a great week everyone.
Jo xx

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14 comments:

  1. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms8 November 2011 at 03:42

    I know what you mean about hats - mine consist of woolie beanies, unfortunately, nothing near as elegant as your hat. Love those carpet bags especially the first one.

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  2. Vintage Jane8 November 2011 at 05:51

    What a beautiful hat - a work of art. Lucky you. M x

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  3. Shortbread and Ginger8 November 2011 at 06:51

    Love the hat - yes, you are right, I can just imagine someone from Downton Abbey wearing it!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  4. Country Cottage Chic8 November 2011 at 10:29

    What a lovely hat - I think you should wear it to the V&H!

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  5. vintage mum8 November 2011 at 10:52

    Clarissa you look wonderful :)
    lovely carpet bags
    Cate

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  6. Janet8 November 2011 at 11:24

    That hat is gorgeous ! x

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  7. BusyLizzie8 November 2011 at 11:33

    I am sure you would look fab in that hat!!! xxx

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  8. Tabbyroo8 November 2011 at 11:50

    Hi Jo, Lovely to see you on Sunday, you never fail to make me laugh!! Love the carpet bags and beautiful hat Linda xx

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  9. Unknown8 November 2011 at 12:49

    loving the carpet bag they always remind me of Mary poppins never ending bag of delights ;-)) Happy pending birthday wishes ;-)) Have a lovely week, dee xx

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  10. Two French Bulldogs8 November 2011 at 19:16

    love the bags
    Benny & Lily

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  11. RDA Pony Tales8 November 2011 at 23:46

    Newark is such a good place to seek out lovely finds. Carpet bags are great for carrying lots of stuff in (which I do!) and how nice to have working locks and keys. Love your hat... what a fabulous birthday present! Hope you have a very happy one :) Abby xx

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  12. Tabbyroo13 November 2011 at 12:28

    Hi Jo, hope you've had good weekend.I need some of your quilt expertise! I've got a small feather quilt and want to wash it, is it ok to pop it in the washing machine?and tumble dry or not ? Hope you can help Love Linda xx

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  13. Hen14 November 2011 at 07:09

    Thanks for your comment and good wishes, Jo. I hope you are keeping well, certainly you are making some lovely finds. Busy here beavering away for the V&H. Look forward to a natter then.
    Hen x

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  14. Joan Princing Art17 November 2011 at 17:10

    Hello Jo,

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and following me. I am now following you back! Your blog is beautiful. So very exciting to see that you have pugs and black ones too!! Our little Janie Poo pug is a year and a half now! Just love her to pieces.
    Have a super day!
    Joan

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