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Gramma's apron, number 1Gramma’s apron, number 1. Pink, with deep blue pockets. Pockets are surrounded by sky blue bric-a-brac and are accented by a myriad of multicoloured flowers. Some discolouration, some spots. Good. $20.00.
Gramma's apron, number 2Gramma’s apron, number 2. Yellow, with blue, yellow and green diamonds. The blue ones have tiny little black stripes in them. Both the pocket and apron are surrounded by a white ruffle. There is a tiny faint spot on this one.Very good. $30.00.
Gramma's apron, number 3Gramma’s apron, number 3. This one is a bib apron. Cadet blue and white stripped. Has pink roses with green leaves on a polka dot background and red zigzag trim. Good. $10.00.
Gramma's apron, number 4Gramma’s apron, number 4. French blue with multi-coloured flowers. Some staining / discolouration on the frilly part. Good. $10.00.
Mom's apron, number 1Mom’s apron, number 1. Black, smock-type, with multicoloured paisleys and things. Label reads: "Lighthouse quality." The reverse side: "for the N.Y. Ass’n. For The Blind." Dark teal piping. Small about of fraying on the back near the nape of the neck. Very good. $25.00.
Mom's apron, number 2Mom’s apron, number 2. White with tons of antique gold stars. Trimmed in white bric-a-brac and white piping. Never worn, although not packaged.Very good. $25.00.
cornedVintage "corned beef and" with cow, cabbage, ladles and bottles of mustard and horseradish. No label, so we haven't any idea of the maker or anything; may be circa mid-to-late 1950s, if memory serves correctly. Measures about 26.25 x 16.25 inches (67 x 41 cm.) Cotton and/or linen. Very good. $25.00.
dinner napkins4 dinner napkins fron Hahne’s Department Store. "17 x 17". Made in Brazil. 50% cotton, 50% polyester." Off-white, with lovely floral pattern. The stickers are still there, but have lost their stickiness. But why should you care? You do intend to use the napkins, don't you? Excellent. $35.00.
blue remnantFabric remnant. Blue flannel with little multicolored flowers. (Gramma bought this, so we know it was purchased before 1977. But we don't know exactly when.) Measures approximately 91.5 x 35.5 inches ( 230 cm x 90 cm.) Has some discolouration/staining on parts of the back. Very good. $5.00.
yellow remnantFabric remnant. Yellow flannel with little multicolored flowers. (Gramma bought this, so we know it was purchased before 1977. But we don't know exactly when.) Measures approximately 216 x 35.5 inches ( 560 cm x 90 cm.) Small mark on back. very good. $10.00.
Cannon FeatherliteCannon Royal Family. 2 "Featherlite No-Iron Muslin" pillowcases. 50% cotton, 50% polyester. "42 in x 36 in size before hemming" (106.8 by 91.5.) Off-white with yellow and orange flowers and brown leaves. "The Stay-Fresh Pillowcase." Never used, although the package is open and there is a whole in the front. Excellent. $12.00.
curtainsA pair of goldenrod curtains with sepia, yellow, orange and brown. Measurements: 22" across the top, 29" down the center and 42" across the bottom. Year unknown for certain, but I seem to remember them being in the house in the early 1960s. No label. Good to very good. $20.00.
sgt nutcrackerA pair of drapes from Sears Perma Prest. Predominantly navy blue, with red, apricot, black, turquoise. Looks kind of like "Sergeant Pepper" meets "The Nutcracker." They measure about 23-1/2" x 26-1/2" each. Very good. $25.00.
avocado tableclothAvocado green table cloth. Large. Feels like a typical 1970s polyester blend. Rectangular. No label, no box. Measures approximately 50 inches by 70 inches (127 cm by 175 cm.) Very good. $15.00.
Better Home tableclothPlaid table cloth (colours include white, yellow, burnt orange.) Measures 52 x 70 inches (132 x178 cm.) "Better Home America's Value Tablecloths." Made in U.S.A. Still in package. Probably from McCrory’s. That's the same price sticker that was on every package of LemonHeads and Atomic FireBalls I bought as a child. Mint. $7.50.
Charleroi tableclothTaupe table cloth. "Charleroi, number 545, flannel-back tablecloth," by Lintex. Made in the United States. Oval: 52 x 90 inches (132 x 229 cm.) Out of wrapper, but we do not seen any sign of use. Very good $5.00.
sunflower tableclothTable cloth with sunflowers. Looks very "Hee Haw" to us; bright and chipper. Yellow, orange, red, green, white, with white and semi-metallic light gold fringe. Approximately 59 (149.8 cm) inches in diameter (to top of fringe.) Feels like cotton. Very good. $15.00.
southwestern tableclothAbstract, southwestern-esque pattern table cloth. Colours: Dark teal, light teal, peach, white, pale orange, light taupe, dark taupe. Measures approximately 58 inches (147.5 cm) round. Staining underneath from over-zealous ironing. Good. $5.00.
Venice tableclothVintage table cloth. "Venice permanent press with soil release finish. Treated with Scotchgard…50% Dacron polyester 50% avril." Very very orange with equally very orange lace trim. Style number 258. 66 by 90 inches (167 by 228.5 cm.) Oval. Never used, but package has been opened. Guessing late 1960s - mid 1970s.Excellent. $25.00.
Riviera tableclothVintage table cloth. "Riviera an elegantly woven tablecloth. Permanent press with soil release finish. Treated with Scotchgard…87% spun rayon - 13% Enkrome rayon." Style number 222. 60 by 90 inches (161.5 by 229 cm.) Ecru with alternating gold and silver stripes. Oval. Never used, but package has been opened. Guessing late 1960s - mid 1970s.Excellent. $25.00.

 

 

 

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