In the 1920s, beaded flapper-style dresses were all the rage. These delicate beading needles show a work in progress featuring tiny seed pearls on grey silk. They are among the items found in a small red wooden chest chest dating from the 1920s. Among the items in the five drawers are decorative beads and accessories for making jewelery, including handbag frames and clasps, brooches and jet tassles. Some small beaded pouches are included, as are various scissors, needles, threads and other sewing items. I'm thinking my daughter the design student will go mad for all these things. A few items also should prove useful in collages and other art projects.
These are awesome! I'm pumped!! I love the green woven beads the best, they remind me of vintage beaded purses.
Posted by: jordapeach | 09 August 2007 at 20:45
Gorgeous peek into history. I hope your daughter does enjoy these lovely treasures! xx, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 06 August 2007 at 06:57
WOOOOOOW!!!
Posted by: Marilyn | 05 August 2007 at 20:42
wow - this is indeed a treasure trove - absolutely yummy!!!!!!!!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 05 August 2007 at 07:52
What a treasure ? I could die for these pearls ..I love them.
Mélanie xxx
Posted by: Mélanie | 04 August 2007 at 17:27
What a seamstress' delight! These are the kinds of treasure you long to unearth
in some dusty corner of a forgotten thrift shop...is there such a thing any more?
Posted by: Dorian | 04 August 2007 at 07:09
That is so very cool--especially the first photo. I never knew that those beaded bags were "knit" like that. Oooh, I wish I had the patience to learn how to do it for real. Beautiful beads.
Posted by: Jessie | 04 August 2007 at 04:40
Certainly a box of treasures!!!hugs NG
Posted by: naturegirl | 04 August 2007 at 03:46
What a treasure trove! Hoping that everything is well in your little corner of the world... xox Deb
Posted by: Deb L | 04 August 2007 at 02:29
OMG Tara....I think I would have fainted on the spot to uncover this 20's sewing treasure chest!I feel a little verklempt just looking at photos of it!
XOXOXO
Posted by: LisaOceandreamer | 03 August 2007 at 22:55
What a find! The 20's would have been a blast...I would love the flapper dresses, the haircuts...too much fun!
Your daughter will no doubt enjoy these things. I have a sewing kit that has been handed down to me, with bobbins in Old Spice jars etc...and I treasure it.
xoxo
Blue
Posted by: Blue | 03 August 2007 at 22:39
I have some old gowns that were my Great Grandmothers (and I hope my family doesn't find this comment) but I just freak when my sister tries to wear them out to.. well, cocktail places!!
I really want the antique kimono my Great Grandfather brought back from Japan. It is gorgeous.
Beautiful pictures.. your blog always evokes memories of some sort.
Posted by: holli | 03 August 2007 at 22:19
Pass me the smelling salts!! I've just fainted and gone to heaven!!
Posted by: rochambeau | 03 August 2007 at 21:04
wow. what a treasure chest (literally). i love the history and the stories that must be captured in that box - have fun.
Posted by: kristen | 03 August 2007 at 20:09
Jordana will LOVE this! What a find. :) HUGS
Posted by: Tammy | 03 August 2007 at 19:52
Wow, what a great find, how lucky for your daughter! Love these pics. Thanks Tara.
Posted by: robyn | 03 August 2007 at 18:57
hand craft treasures from the past. incredible the find of those beading needles and the work in progress! will you be creating yourself bu using these treasures or just collecting?
tara, would love to see your antique creations though!
Posted by: marita | 03 August 2007 at 18:50
I am coveting that green beaded bag in the first photo-such a gorgeous shade of green!!
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 03 August 2007 at 18:47
My fingers are trying to find a way through the computer screen just to get a feel of these beads.....
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 03 August 2007 at 18:44
Great find! Enjoy poking around in that chest.
Do you know where this treasures comes from? The beaded white bag makes me think that the beads could be from Gablonz, the Bohemian town (now partn of The Czech Republic), renowned for its glass production and the glass beads worked into Christmas ornaments and the like, here are some pictures:
http://www.schuster-fischer.de/gablonz/beginn.htm).
I got this glass bead ornament last Christmas at the Schönbrunn Christmas market: http://merisi.blogspot.com/search?q=gablonz
Posted by: Merisi's Vienna for Beginners | 03 August 2007 at 17:28
Sabes escribir en español???? que sorpresa linda.
Admiro mucho tu blog, siempre.
Un beso desde Brasil
Posted by: mauricio | 03 August 2007 at 17:26
These photo's are soo enchanting -
I feel like I am poking around drawers going
"ooooooooooh" "ahhhhhhhhh"
:)
Posted by: maddie | 03 August 2007 at 17:14
What a treasure trove. Have fun sorting through all these goodies.
Posted by: deirdre | 03 August 2007 at 17:01
Hi Tara,
You always find the coolest looking stuff. Can't wait to go to Paris for the day. :)
Posted by: Brian | 03 August 2007 at 16:28