Category Archives: Antique

The Victorian Album

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I finally managed to finish photographing my Victorian album!  I know, it has taken me forever – but I have so many projects to get through at any one time. A brief introduction for any of you that don’t know, … Continue reading →

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Van Dyck Exhibition

Posted on March 6, 2009 by

Continuing from my last moment of exhibition excitement, I recently discovered that the Tate is staging a Van Dyck Exhibition. How gorgeous!  Anyone that has visited the Royal Palaces in the UK must have seen his work, and I love … Continue reading →

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The Models

Posted on February 5, 2009 by

Very pretty shampoo advertising cards dating from the 1920s.  The final picture is my favourite.

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A Forgotten Coin

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

Last year I chronicled the sorting of the coin collection.  It turned out I had some rather interesting coins that I hadn’t noticed before. Namely, one of the Prince Regent, or George IV, and even more exciting, one of Charles … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Lady

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

I bought this photograph from a flea-market at the same time as a bundle of World War I or Great War letters.  Along with a very battered Victorian Photograph Album that I bought some time ago from Ebay (I felt … Continue reading →

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The London Journal 1857

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

Here’s the front page from the London Journal from 22 August 1857, which I own a full copy of. I mainly like this for the illustrations, but it’s always worth taking a look at the short stories.  They’re an education, … Continue reading →

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A Soul for the Souls

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

I’ve been thinking about the upcoming Armistice (11 November) and the souls that were and are being lost in times of conflict. I think I will write more about this next week at a more appropriate time, but offer one … Continue reading →

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The Day By the Sea

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

Happened a couple of weeks ago now, but I’ve been too caught up in other things to actually write about it.  We went for a meander out, thinking we would maybe do a bit of shopping.  Turns out, we ended … Continue reading →

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Victorian Ladies Fashion

Posted on September 3, 2008 by

I love this ad, it’s so beautifully done.  I’m almost convinced I need a bonnet…almost.  Though Sarahanne over at Victorian Times has me totally convinced I need one of her dresses, sigh. I suspect this ad will be right up … Continue reading →

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Yay, the Postcards Have a New Home!

Posted on August 31, 2008 by

I’m pleased to announce that the Motley Postcards have found a new home. The lovely Sheila from A Postcard a Day has offered to take them.  They will be doubly famous and appearing on her blog in the near future … Continue reading →

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