The Washerwoman

Friday 22 April 2011

Introducing Esme......and coming to Frome Vintage Bazaar this Saturday..


On a recent trip to France I found another wonderful 1940's mannequin. Anyone who knows me or reads my blog regularly will realise that I have a bit of a "thing" for these vintage treasures..


Esme is modelling a 40's tweed jacket and a selection of 40's felt hats that will be coming with me to The Vintage Bazaar next Saturday, the 30th of April.


These lovely pale blue handmade 40's PJ's are another recent find. Esme has borrowed Flossie's spotty scarf for the photo shoot.


A stunning pair of blue shoes come in their original box, with a French description written in pencil on the lid....


This suit is a de-mob suit from the 40's, and is in amazing unworn condition with its original label.



 Pair of cute vintage leather children's shoes, dating from the 1950's.


Funky 60's Sylko set of storage drawers....


 A fabby vintage beach bag with shells design...


Plenty of vintage pinnies....


Georgie gets to model this pretty 20's cloche hat which has since sold since I first published this post. Other items will include a new selection of 40's dress fabric, trimmings, gorgeous vintage children's clothes from the 1940's and 50's, a pair of CC41 satin cami-knickers, French workwear dresses and shirts and much more. See you in Frome on Saturday!

26 comments:

Marigold Jam said...

Might see you on Sunday. Good luck with your stall.

Unknown said...

Esme is lovely she suits the red head scarf. Lovely finds, enjoy Shepton i haven't been for ages. dee x

Unknown said...

Esme is lovely! I've always wanted a 40's manequin or head, alas I'm still looking. I hope you have a good day at Shepton, I can't go as have family coming and an Easter egg hunt!! see you soon xx

LandGirl1980 said...

Owaaah! I really wish you had an online store :( Stop showing me things I cannot buy *sob*

Anonymous said...

What a glamorous gal she is! I love the pj's too. I'm sure you have seen it but I will ask anyway, have you seen the film Charlotte Gray? I watch it regularly just to get my fashion fix.

ted and bunny said...

but does Flossie KNOW that Esme's borrowed her headscarf?
Manni Wars is not a pretty sight you know!
See you Sunday
xx

Pomona said...

I love Esme! I wonder if I would look as fetching in a felt hat?

Pomona x

Kitsch and Curious said...

I think Esme may need a trip to the dental hygienist!
Looking forward to the Vintage Bazaar!

BusyLizzie said...

I know her teeth need attention Elaine! Just need to work out HOW to clean them.. at least she didn't need the huge make over that Flossie had!

garofit said...

I love the hat! Would be quite interested to know the price you're looking for and internal measurement...

Cowboys and Custard Mercantile said...

I had better stop eating Easter eggs if I am ever going to fit into those fabulous 40's fashions!
Really looking forward to next weekend and lining up a new collection of teds for the occasion.
Hope Ardingly was suitably sunny and successful.
See you soon!!

Mx
P.s Was Esme inspired by a certain book perchance?

BusyLizzie said...

Hi M. Lightening visit to blog land before supper & early night AS LE FLEA in the morrow! xxx

Gwyneth Depport said...

Esme is a find, she may like a holiday in Preston? sadly she's missed the Hull Traders Fabrics in the Harris Museum, but Horrockes exhibition is still on I think....

*Susycottage* said...

Hello Lizzy,
Happy Easter
Susy x

garofit said...

I meant the red cloche, I'm such an airhead! Thanks, Lizzie!

Hesta Nesta said...

Hi Lizzie
Esme is gorgeous (Esme was my Great Grandmother's name). Looking forward to seeing you next weekend and I am also picking up two new advertising mannis. Happy Easter.
Jo xx

Country Cottage Chic said...

Esme is rather glam! Hope to find one myself some day.
Looking forward to next Saturday!

Jayne

Donna -Little Tiny Stitches said...

I adore the sylko set of drawers, and the childrens shoes :o)

You are so lucky to be able to do such shopping...d'you need help with your bags Lizzie? LOL

Have a great week. xx

Suzy's Vintage Attic said...

Esme is a treasure of a find! They are much harder to find as you say. I keep looking out for them too.
Isabelle x

Josie Crafter said...

Dear Lizzie
Thank you for your email, I've sent a reply !
I love your mannequin and those children's shoes are just the most adorable, aren't they? I wish they would fit me ;-)
Wishing you lots of sunshine and good times,
D xx

BusyLizzie said...

Thank you for so many lovely comments on this post. So sorry if i have missed answering any,it is full steam ahead for Saturday! Weather looks mixed, but luckily all the stalls are inside! xx

Donna -Little Tiny Stitches said...

Unfortunately I can't travel too far from home cos' of my daughter.
So I won't be going to Frome.

But I will see you at Elaines 'do' on 9th May?
I hope the sun shines for you at the weekend Lizzie :o)
xx

BusyLizzie said...

sorry to hear that you cannot make it to Frome Donna. have a lovely weekend. xx

elegancemaison said...

Am so excited about Saturday at Frome. Have enjoyed planning my stand for ages and can't wait to display all my vintage treasures from frocks to French monogrammed sheets with loads of pickings for crafters and lovers of vintage home style. See you there!

Josie Crafter said...

Back again!
Lovely to see you today Lizzie - and what a wonderful bazaar you created, as ever!
Congratulations on a wonderful range of stalls and great atmosphere. I hope you're enjoying a good rest now!
See you again soon-ish!
D x

BusyLizzie said...

Thank you Happy! so good to see you yesterday. Just sorry we couldn't sit down with a cuppa and natter! Lizzie x