These pictures show something that I have had for a very long time. They were part of some linens that Mother passed along to me from my grandmother. My sister, who follows this blog, will remember that they were never used in our house, and I don't really remember them being used on anything that my grandmother had that was visible.
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| Two pillow covers. |
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| Another view, with both folded. |
Well, they have been unused for many years, and I have decided to find something that they will fit and put them to use! Whatever I find cannot be any larger than 12 x 12, or even smaller than that! My first effort wasn't very good, so I am going to have to keep at it to find the right insert.
I am a bit behind in some of my blog commenting, and I'll try to catch up on that as time permits. We have made some technological changes around here, and it is taking some time to reset everything.:-)
Thank you so much for reading. I truly enjoy your comments.
The pillow covers are beautiful and definitely should be used. I can't imagine doing that work by hand. Ladies were remarkable in that age.
ReplyDeleteI do remember those covers, and I think the reason they were not used by Mother was that she was afraid they would become worn. She was a lot like that with other items, I recall, but especially with precious linens like these. I agree that they deserve to be used, though, as that kind of work is very rare these days. Thanks for another trip down memory lane, and give Munchomom and the Munchkins a hug from me!! Oh, and you can hug Country Girl and the New Husband for me as well! :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Nellie..Oh good that you are going to find a purpose for the lovely linens. Narrow pillows? Curtains for little windows? Dresser scarves? Table runners? Whatever, they are lovely. Thanks so much for your visit to my blog and your comment, too. Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful antique keep-sake!
ReplyDeleteHappy Midsummer's Night Eve!
"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows,
Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows,
Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine,
With sweet musk-roses and with eglantine..."
~Oberon "Midsummer Night's Dream"
They could have been a child's pillow. Perhaps you could use it as an extra cushion on the cushions on your bed? Joan
ReplyDeleteThe linens are beautiful and what a treasure to have. I too think that they should be used and enjoyed.
ReplyDeletewhat lovely linens, wouldn't it be wonderful to know exactly what they were used for, the feel of old linens is like no other, nothing feels like that now, thank-you so much for your kind words today, it makes things seem a little less daunting to know I have such good buddies in blog land.
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