Antimacassar
Didn't have much luck thrifting today. Just got these -
Three vintage antimacassars in beautiful cream linen with a lovely lacy edge.
Antimacassars were pieces of fabric, often embroidered, used on the backs of chairs or sofas to protect them from hair oil. They remained popular into the Brylcreem age. I remember my Granny having them as well as protectors for the arms of the chairs too!
What I Didn't Buy Today!
Macassar oil was a hair oil used from the 19th century. Makassar is actually an Indonesian trading port where the raw ingredients for the oil - often coconut or palm oil - were gathered and shipped to Europe.
I think these could be incorporated into cushions or bags - if I ever get round to it!
This was going to be the alternative title for this post because I saw some things which I would have loved to have bought, but couldn't justify!
(a) Gorgeous 60s bureau for £15 just waiting to be tarted up - would have been gorgeous in a teen's bedroom or hallway.
I don't have the room for more pieces of furniture!
(b) Vintage floral sheets and curtains - bright greens and purples.
I haven't done anything with the other
vintage sheets I have collected ... yet!
(c) Pretty 40s/50s bureau in need of an overhaul - £20!
Same answer as (a)!
(d) Lovely little china display cabinet - needed a bit of tlc.
Same answer as (a) again!
What's a girl to do????? Shows I've got will power I suppose!
What would you have done?
Love, Liz
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Love from Mum
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Jem xXx
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I had a luckless thrifting day too - 5 town centre charity shops -very poor stuff and overpriced cheap clothes. I think you were very disciplined to resist those items - I would have had the green floral sheets for the caravan though!
Best wishes
Sally
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Lovely items
I didn't know what "Antimacassar" is, haha. Enlarged the picture and I think they are delicately made♬♬♬
You gave me a bit of of smile with the list of the items you didn't buy. Yeah, you must have a will power!
Love you always, xoxo Miyako*
Well done on the will power, it must've been hard !!
Love the lace on the antimacassars......I knew what they were used for but never knew the real story behind them....thankyou. I love collecting little bits of trivia like this.
From a ☁☂ corner of Oz,
Claire :}
I like to look your blog so much. Thank you dear Liz...
Liz
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Sometimes it's very hard to walk away from a bargain isn't it - I hate being sensible :o(
Rose H
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The reasons for not purchasing the other finds are very valid. Good for you for being strong enough to walk away. Although they do sound like they were wonderful!
I sent you an e-mail asking about the total I owe you for the tea cozy. Let me know asap. Thanks so much! I really LOVE it!
otherwise we'll fill the house too,
It takes great strength of volantà ihih ...!
Good weekend, Liz
Susy x