Vintage Baubles
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Vintage Baubles History As a child and
teenager I (Anne) roamed antique shops and malls with my mother and sister,
admiring the intricate detailing of Victorian furniture, the colors and
patterns of Depression glass, the artistry of handpainted
porcelain ware, the beauty of vintage jewelry. Thus was instilled in me a
love of things from times past. I furnished my homes with antique and period
furniture, decorated them with all colors and styles of glass and porcelain,
and about 20 years ago, began wearing vintage
clothing and jewelry. I was fortunate
enough to marry a fellow collector, who, while collecting different sorts of
things, has the same appreciation of both fine and unusual items from the
past. Through indulging our passion for collecting over the years, we ended
up with far more than we could use or enjoy in our everyday lives, and began
selling some of our personal collections online in 2000. Enjoying that
endeavor immensely, I also began selling vintage clothing a few years later. Today we are proud
to be able to offer through Vintage Baubles a large inventory and wide
variety of apparel and accessories, primarily dating from the 1950s through
the 1970s, with some select earlier and later pieces. We will be offering
designer and brand-name pieces, along with those that bear no name, but are
of high quality. We have vintage apparel for everyday wear, in all styles, as
well as special-occasion wear. We will also be presenting other lines of
vintage items, for we have found over the years that lovers of vintage
apparel usually enjoy vintage home furnishings, decorative pieces,
collector’s items, and more. Our goal to satisfy our customers’
“vintage itch” with a selection of both traditional and unusual
items. We shop often for
items to offer to you; if you are looking for a particular item or type of
item, drop us an e-mail, and we will put it on our next shopping list!
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Because my mother sewed much of the clothing
for my sister and me when we were young, I was never exposed to designer
clothing as a young girl. My interest in clothing came about later in
life after my mother and father gave me an antique blanket chest -- which my
mother had refinished -- for my 21st birthday. This beautiful piece of
furniture became my "hope chest." And over a couple of years
I filled it with lovely lingerie and linens from that time period -- the late
1960s and early 1970s. My hope chest treasures remained untouched for
more than 15 years until I became engaged to my husband, Harry. During
those years, I didn't give them much thought and, quite frankly, forgot what
items I'd tucked way. When I finally unpacked the chest I discovered a number
of beautiful Vanity Fair peignoirs and slips -- as well as tap pants,
camisoles, aprons, pillow cases, handkerchiefs, etc. I believe it was
then that my interest in vintage clothing was piqued. And from there it
was a short step to vintage accessories and costume and fine jewelry. Vintage Baubles was born, as many vintage business are born, when I'd collected so many vintage
clothes and accessories that I could no longer comfortably house my
collection. So I began selling pieces from my collection to local
vintage clothing shops. Not long afterwards I decided to create a web site,
and Vintage Baubles went online on January 10, 1999. Although a few of the items sold by Vintage
Baubles are from my personal collection, the vast majority of the merchandise
is acquired from estate sales, antique shops, private collections, auctions,
thrift shops, garage sales, and flea markets. I spend many hours seeking and
purchasing quality items in excellent condition -- unless the flaws are minor
-- and I take great pride in preserving these vintage items and making them
available to my customers. It is my hope that my fondness for vintage
clothing, accessories, and jewelry will be a source of great joy to you as
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