I did not mean to buy this.
(And if you're asking yourself, my goodness, is she still posting stuff from that auction weeks ago? the answer is yes. But I'm almost done.)
I ended up with these ladies' handkerchiefs because I thought I was bidding on a box of children's handkerchiefs. Rookie mistake. I was not happy with myself.
These are the handkerchiefs I meant to buy. There were printed ones.
Ones with big appliques.
Some with small appliques.
Scotties!
And a set with little embroidered animals.
Even if they were an accidental purchase, the ladies' handkerchiefs are very pretty.
And in just about perfect condition.
Like this set of monogrammed linen handkerchiefs. I know only one person with the initials AMB, and by odd coincidence, that person is my congresswoman. I'm not particularly inclined to give her anything. Other than a piece of my mind.
But if you're looking for a great deal on handkerchiefs, and your initials are AMB, let me know. As long as you're not a member of Congress, that is.
Never mind the cuteness of those kid ones (which I never see, btw), but that is MADERIA with a label. Too bad it's not a set of napkins or something. It should still make you money, honey. :-) (So sayeth the linen princess of Missouri. LOL)
Posted by: Sarah | August 05, 2011 at 01:26 AM
B these are ALL lovely but I must say I particularly like the kiddy nose wipers (did they ever really get used for that?)Sorry those are not my initials..... :>
Posted by: Julie | August 05, 2011 at 08:01 AM
So pretty.
I'ts amazing-all that work put into such mundane items.
Posted by: Mary | August 05, 2011 at 09:34 AM
I thought AMB stood for "All My Boogers". :D
Posted by: Shara | August 05, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Love vintage hankies. Some of them are little works of art. My favorite has to be the red trimmed one with the kitty.
Danielle
Posted by: My Blessed Serendipity Life | August 05, 2011 at 02:11 PM
I love hankies. Eveything is so disposable in our world today. It is hard to imagine not having Klenex and can you imagine, when it was first invented, and all those women thinking WOWZA I don't have to wash and iron these things anymore.
Posted by: Kathy | August 05, 2011 at 03:58 PM
You certainly scored big at that auction! I love those appliqué hankies. Isn't it fun to go through all of your goodies?
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | August 05, 2011 at 07:51 PM
You have done VERY well in the hankie department ..... no surprises there ! You've got a good eye for everything. They are all great - esp. the children's .
Posted by: Lisa W. | August 05, 2011 at 09:37 PM
hankie envy pure and simple. The roller skating gal is my fav. Even if you did not MEAN to purchase the women's hankies, they are still quite wonderful and there are much, much worse rookie mistakes! Can't believe this auction haul is still going on....
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | August 06, 2011 at 12:43 AM
I always try to find children's hankies but I don't see them very often! You have some wonderful finds here! Are you going to open an Etsy shop again? ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | August 06, 2011 at 02:00 PM
I know exactly who "AMB" in Congress is you are referring to. LOL. Not a fan of hers for sure. But I am a fan of those hankies. I inherited a bunch (mainly men's hankies) from my husband's late grandmother over the winter. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to wash them without them disintegrating (they were stored in a trunk but have some brown spots on them). They seem so fragile. I think they are from the 40s or 50s.
Posted by: Joy | August 07, 2011 at 06:17 PM
So close! If only it were a 'Y' instead of a 'B' ... if you have to accidentally end up with vintage ladies hankies, Madeira ones are certainly a lovely rookie mistake to make.
Posted by: Into Vintage | August 13, 2011 at 11:57 PM