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A Collection of Clothing, Accessories and Gifts with Victorian, Edwardian and Post Edwardian Era Motifs

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The Iconic Gibson Girl by Charles Dana Gibson (1900)- Tote Bag

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Victorian Lady with Feather and Fascinator Toque Hat 1880s- Mug

Price range: $16.99 through $19.99
Edwardian Beauty by A. W. Fill (1909)- Unisex 3/4 Sleeve Raglan Shirt

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To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as

To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, ⁣⁣⁣
Thou canst not then be false to any man.⁣⁣⁣
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This quote really rang true to me today as I scrolled Instagram. To be true to who I am and my beliefs, I cannot stay silent about everything that is going on. Our truths need to shine in the light of day and we must stay consistent and unwavering in pursuit of justice, inclusivity and equality.⁣⁣
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Being of mixed ethnicity (half Korean and half white) I have experienced racism at various points in my life, but not to the degree as to fear for my own safety. ⁣⁣
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It goes without saying that we are living in very scary times and it feels as though the weight of everything is smothering us. Still, I refuse to give into the darkness and am optimistic that after all of the fires burn out something beautiful will grow from all of this.⁣⁣
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
~MLK⁣ 🖤⁣⁣⁣
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#blackouttuesday #blackout2020

To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as

To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, ⁣
Thou canst not then be false to any man.⁣
~Shakespeare⁣
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Agnes Warrick⁣
Roman Bank⁣
Long Sutton⁣
Oct 7/09⁣
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This well known quote is from William Shakespeare's Hamlet (written between 1598-1601 & first performed in 1609). It's part of a speech spoken by Polonius who is giving his son, Laertes, advice on how to behave while at university.⁣
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I feel like this message is so important during these days of information overload & social media influence. Oftentimes, I feel we are being bombarded with opinions & misinformation that seek to direct us to think, feel, speak & act in ways that may not be true to who we actually are. ⁣
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For me, it is about being my authentic self & trusting my gut to guide me in my efforts to be honest about who I am & my beliefs. ⁣
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During these uncertain & volatile times, I hope that you're able to look inwardly & quiet the outside world & the unsettling noises it can bring. Trust that, although it seems any question you have can be easily answered with a simple Google search, our instincts & intuition can be just as strong & instrumental in guiding us.⁣
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Speaking of Google searches, mine led me to edgoose.one-name.net which had some interesting information about the contributor of this famous quote in my Edwardian album, Agnes Warrick.⁣
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Agnes Emma Warrick (1891-1967) was born on 16 April 1891 in Long Sutton. She was one of 14 children & according to the 1911 census of the Plough Inn, Roman Bank, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, at age 19, she was single & documented as a draper's assistant.⁣
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She was married in 1916 to master baker & confectioner, Stanton A. Horry (1890-1957) & died at the age of 76 in 1967. ⁣
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It's always neat to find any bit of info on those who wrote in my albums. Knowing that even if the words are quoted from another, they meant something to the writer, who was compelled to share them to be read & cherished by the album's owner or whoever might come across them. ⁣
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I hope that by sharing these beautifully written words with you through my post, you find meaning & something to meditate on.

Happy Mother's Day!!! Especially to my mom, who is

Happy Mother's Day!!! Especially to my mom, who is one of the strongest, hardest working, most self-sacrificing & loving people I know. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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This post is unlike any of my others and definitely more colorful, but I just had to share some old-school cool photos of my momma. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Although this is my first post of my mom (and it may come as a surprise to some of you that I'm half Asian), I am just as proud of her side of my family as I am of my father's. I just wish I had more photos of my Korean ancestors.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As you swipe through, the photos are as follows:⁣⁣⁣⁣
2/6 My mom (the beatnik on the right) with her youngest sister.⁣⁣⁣⁣
3/6 Mom as a young lady, on a rotary phone sitting on a porch in Korea.⁣⁣⁣⁣
4/6 My parents in traditional Korean hanbok outfits.⁣⁣⁣⁣
5/6 Mom looking groovy in her 70's attire complete with bell bottoms.⁣⁣⁣⁣
6/6 My grandma (halmoni in Korean) with my mom holding my twin sister and I. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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My halmoni (a.k.a. my heart) had 9 children and my mother was one of her middle ones. Everyone says my mom is the most similar to my grandmother, with their work ethic and kind heart. ⁣⁣⁣
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My father was stationed to Korea as a young soldier in the U.S. Army where he was introduced to my mother by a mutual friend. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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She came to the US with my dad and three daughters in tow. My twin and I are only 17 months younger than our older sister. We joke that we were their attempt at a son. Her love and generosity for us goes beyond the material. ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Becoming mothers ourselves, has taught my sisters and I that the things we took for granted growing up, were her ways of showing us her love.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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She was such a 'tiger mom' when we were younger & would always tell us that she wasn't our friend, but our mom. She is now our best friend & we have learned so much from the example she has set as a mother. I truly appreciate everything that she has done and continues to do. ⁣⁣
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Love you very much eomma!! I cannot thank you enough! 감사합니다 어머니!⁣ 🙏🙏🙏💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕

Happy Mother's Day!! 💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕⁣⁣⁣
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Here are some clean closeups of the whimsical ink illustration from my previous post. It is titled "The Morning Ride" signed E. Fisher. ⁣
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Unfortunately, there is no date, but it is found in my Edwardian/Post Edwardian album containing entries from 1904-1916.⁣⁣⁣
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I can't get over how sweet this album entry is and how it reflects the early 19th century so well! The mother and baby elephants are so expressive and well illustrated!⁣⁣⁣
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I love the way the artist used ink like watercolor to convey the volume and textures in the piece. Fisher was such a talented artist!⁣⁣⁣
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I hope you enjoy this illustration as much I do.⁣⁣⁣
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Happy Mother's Day again and I hope you are all safe, happy and healthy!💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mom's o

Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mom's out there!!⁣
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I haven't posted in quite some time, but I couldn't let this day go by without recognizing the amazing women who do their best to raise decent human beings. I once heard motherhood described as the most challenging, yet rewarding job ever & I couldn't agree more!⁣
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Displayed in my post are some items from my collection that I thought were quite fitting for the day. ⁣
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There is an engraving called "Naughty Baby" found in my 1887 Godey's Lady's Book by Arthur I. Rice of Philadelphia. ⁣
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I have always adored the image because it depicts such an intimate scene of a mother and her infant. I believe either she is just starting or done nursing her child because of the unbuttoned state of her bodice. I can so relate to how she is distracting/entertaining/soothing her child with the keys in the image, which the child appears completely enthralled with. ⁣
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Also shown is a whimsical ink illustration titled "The Morning Ride" signed E. Fisher from my Edwardian/Post Edwardian album containing entries from 1904-1916.⁣
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How adorable is this drawing?...SO ADORABLE!! It's funny how, although it is obviously an image from the imagination of the artist, it conveys the time period so well! From the parasol, to the mother & baby elephant's attire and most certainly the stroller/pram, there is definitely an early 19th century feel to the piece.⁣
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In addition, included are some loose pages of photos from my Edwardian photo album. The family name on the album is Allen and there are so many great images of Mother Allen with her children. Even some with a baby in a pram similar to the one the baby elephant was riding in. ⁣
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If you look at one of my earliest posts (from September 22nd), you'll find some more pics from this special family album including an envelope with a surprise. No doubt one of the more interesting pieces of my collection!⁣
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Thanks for your patience on my posts. Crazy times! I hope you're all doing well and Happy Mother's Day again to those celebrating today!💐🌺🌹🌸🌷🌻🌼❤️💕

⁣⁣ "May she to whom this book belongs⁣⁣⁣

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"May she to whom this book belongs⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Light trials meet, if any;⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Her gloomy hours may they be few,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
Her happy moments many."⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Doris Mortimer⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
November 22nd 1904⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Here is a lovely pencil written message in one of my Edwardian autograph albums. This was from one of my first posts and I was compelled to reshare it. Please swipe to see a closeup of the watercolor illustration and text. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I love this page because it is a perfect example of what many of my albums encompass - a delicate drawing/watercolor, lovely handwriting and heartfelt message/well wishes to the owner of the special book.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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I did a quick search, but had no luck on the origins of this piece. However, I felt the writing is quite reminiscent of an Irish blessing. I wonder if the monochromatic watercolor illustration is of the recipient's home. Either way, Doris contributed a lovely entry in this album.⁣⁣⁣
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Thanks so much to those who have continued to follow my account and to those who have just recently started following. Welcome and feel free to browse my previous posts!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣
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In addition, as an added Easter egg (pun fully intended with the holiday right around the corner), the beautiful old book featured beneath the small abum contains sketches from 1854. Look for my post of a hand sketch and track the posts that reveal the amazing historical discoveries I made while researching the book.⁣
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As I approach 1,500 followers, I'm very grateful, encouraged and excited to share more from my collection. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Also, in appreciation, I plan to host a Vicky & Eddie Giveaway as soon as I reach that huge milestone!! 70 more to go! So, please feel free to share and thanks in advance!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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As was written in this entry, and especially now in these uncertain times, I extend my well wishes of many happy moments to you and yours! Stay safe and healthy!💗

Tis easy enough to be pleasant⁣⁣ When life flo

Tis easy enough to be pleasant⁣⁣
When life flows along with a song.⁣⁣
But the man worth while⁣⁣
Is the man who will smile⁣⁣
When everything goes dead wrong.⁣⁣
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Here is a clean closeup of my previous post. As mentioned, this beautifully written & floral decorated ink illustration was signed with the initials E.E.B. There is no date, but it is found in my Edwardian/Post Edwardian album dated between 1904 and 1913.⁣⁣
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As my family and I are on lockdown at home due to the current Covid-19 situation, I still feel the message in this post is quite relevant. During these uncertain times, I hope that you and yours still find plenty of reasons to smile. Take care and stay safe!

Tis easy enough to be pleasant⁣ When life flows

Tis easy enough to be pleasant⁣
When life flows along with a song.⁣
But the man worth while⁣
Is the man who will smile⁣
When everything goes dead wrong.⁣
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Although, it may not seem so merry with current events, I thought this post was quite fitting & perfect to share today.⁣
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This lovely written & decoratively illustrated entry was simply signed with the initials E.E.B. Unfortunately there is no date, but it's found in my Edwardian/Post Edwardian album dated 1904-1913.⁣
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I have to agree with what was written & hope that through the current turmoil you can find some joy & gratitude in the blessings all around you.⁣
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While researching the verse, I found that it originated from an Irish saying & toast:⁣
"Here's to a fellow who smiles when life runs along like a song. And here's to the lad who can smile when everything goes dead wrong."⁣
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Further research showed it was also later used in a poem by American author and poet, Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) called Worth While (c.1906). Swipe to see the poem in it's entirety.⁣
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My husband is 3/4 Irish, so it's St. Patty's month in our household every March. We celebrate with Irish soda bread, bangers and mash, corned beef & cabbage as well as listen to traditional Irish/Celtic music scattered with Dropkick Murphy's & others.⁣ The sweater beneath everything in the post was knitted by his Irish grandmother. The pictured pressed 4 leaf clover is in an album from the 40's & signed Eryln Turner .
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The plaque in the photo reads 'beannachtai ar an teach seo' & usually hangs by our front door. It is Gaelic for 'Blessings on this house'. ⁣
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On the plaque, is St Brigid's Cross and is traditionally made from reeds. The pictured handmade cross was purchased when we visited Ireland a few years ago. I've also posted an image that tells one legend of how Brigid's Cross came to be.⁣
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Traditionally, they are hung over doorways & windows. These crosses are thought to protect the home & family & keep evil, fire & hunger from the home in which it is displayed.⁣
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Regardless of whether you have a cross or not, may you & yours be protected during this crazy time. Stay safe, strong & positive everybody!

⁣ WOMAN.⁣⁣ She was not made out of his head

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WOMAN.⁣⁣
She was not made out of his head — to top him⁣⁣
Or out of his feet — to be trampled upon by him⁣⁣
But out of his side — to be his equal⁣⁣
Near his heart — to be loved⁣⁣
And under his arm — to be protected.⁣⁣
Archibald W. Fill⁣⁣
16 July 1908⁣⁣
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I had to repost this magnificent Edwardian piece today! This is done in ink and showcases both Fill's gorgeous penmanship and artistic talents. ⁣⁣
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I also really love what he wrote! This Archie guy sure seemed to hold women in high regard. ☺

Happy International Women's Day!!🌹❤️

As Leap Day comes to a close, I wanted to share cl

Happy Leap Day everyone!! I've been waiting patien

Happy Leap Day everyone!! I've been waiting patiently to share this Edwardian album entry with you! ⁣
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It's an ink illustration done by Ralph Merill Leddra (not really sure about the last name because of the way it is written) dated February 2nd 08. It is titled "Some Leap Year enthusiasts" initialed RL & dated leap year 1908.⁣
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Ralph drew some interesting looking caricatures of women around the title. They are quite unique looking indeed! Some might even be called...ahem.. handsome? Lol! I'll be putting closeups in my next post to give you a better look at them.⁣
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If you look closely (or swipe to the last image), you can see my Clauddagh ring. I included it because there is a special Irish tradition that allows women to propose to their men.⁣
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According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men – & not just the other way around – every four years.⁣
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This is believed to have been introduced to balance the traditional roles of men & women in a similar way to how leap day balances the calendar. (timeanddate.com)⁣
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Although it would've made for an interesting tale, alas I did not propose to my hubby on leap day, but my husband is Irish & we purchased our rings while visiting Ireland before we were married. I love their tradition of this day & had to share!⁣
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This day is also very special to me because it is my late grandmother, Katherine's birthday. She was born February 29, 1916. So, I've also included photos of her & my grandfather, Harold. I've shared photos of them in their younger years previously. We'd joke how she was still a teenager, always dividing her age by 4. She passed in 1990, so we'd say she was only 18.5 years old.⁣
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We didn't see her very much because we grew up in TX, while she lived in Washington state, but from what I can remember, she was what you'd picture as an ideal grandmother. She was a 1 room school house teacher before becoming a stay at home mom to my dad & his 2 brothers. She'd garden & bake from scratch. One Christmas, my sisters & I received metal angel ornaments with our names engraved. I only have fond memories of her. So, Happy Birthday, Grandma!

I'm over the moon after just receiving this lovely

I'm over the moon after just receiving this lovely embroidered hoop from the talented @ok_lets_try_it!! She did such a wonderful job recreating the image from the ink drawing I posted back in October. The original illustration, from my Edwardian/Post Edwardian, album was done by V.H. Blakey. ⁣
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Honestly, photos do not do justice to the time and care she lovingly put into stitching this beautiful piece of artwork! She even came up with a wonderful and unique vintage name for her. Meet Irmentrude everyone!⁣
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According to my research, Irmentrude (also spelled Ermentrud) is a German name meaning “Entire Strength” or “Entire Beloved” from “ermen” (entire) and “trud” (strength), or “traut” (beloved).⁣
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Thank you so much for this precious gift to add to my collection, Tracie (@ok_lets_try_it)! You are too kind and I will cherish her always!!🤗🙏🌹❤️

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