This week I was a lucky girl! I bought these delightful paper items from the Honiton Fair. I am an absolute sucker for old ephemera, toys and images from the early to mid 20th century.
Then there were these 3 paper and card storage containers that must have been filled with sweets and gifts.
All in amazing condition considering their age and fragile construction.
I will be keeping and enjoying these for a few weeks. They will then need to come with me to one of the many fairs that I am selling at in the next few months. See the blog sidebar for details.
20 comments:
Oh my word Lizzie...I'm hyperventilating here...what gloriously gorgeous pieces. I bet you had a big smile on your face when you bought those. x
I know, aren't they just fab! xx
well I think that we should all make crepe paper costumes to wear at the fairs!!
xx
they're SO gorgeous aren't they!
Oooo isn't the mushroom Mabel Lucie Atwellesque?!
T x
I love old ephemera too and haven't you struck lucky - do they have that nice old crepe paper smell to them?
P.S. I've noticed the Dig for Victory banner on your blog, I haven't heard about this event before, but will don the gladrags for the day and pay a visit as its not too far away from me.
They are utterly charming! Just up my street too!
Jayne
Oooh I love the toadstool and the skiing boy. Not seen anything like them before, how amazing! Nice to see you in Sherborne last weekend. I'm looking forward to a calmer weekend hitting the decorating and unpacking a bit. Hope you have a good weekend whatever you're up to.
Ellie
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Oh how lovely :0)
I adore the little toadstool and the little ski-man, they are so gorgeous :0)
Have a lovely weekend. x
Oh Liz I am so jealous of that little toadstool! Wish I had got to Honiton although I bet you would have beaten me to those bits. xx
Lovely. I remember making costumes out of crepe paper when I was a child, much cheaper than buying lol!
Shirl x
Just how wonderful is that toadstool????? :O)
Thank you for your lovely comments, so nice to know that others appreciate the weird and wacky things in life! Have a great weekend. Lizzie x
Isn't it amazing that paper items can survive and in such good condition too? I was interested to read about your experiences with magazines too.
Ruth x
Crepe paper whats that!! lucky finds I used to love making things from crepe paper especially at christmas!
Jillxx
Isn't it amazing that they have survived all this time, I totally love the toadstool x
Love the toadstool and dressing table...Great finds Liz!
Niki x
Thank you Niki & Sophie, my fave is the dressing table! xx
Love the winter sports......so wheres your Mad Men Avatar....good fun isnt it ?.......see you Sunday....got any good fabric for chairs ?....
had a phone call halfway through the mad men thing & haven't had time to get back to it! Yes, will be at le flea on Sunday.. not sure what I am taking yet! Lizzie x
I'm in love with those little dolly containers! How sweet!!
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