I think I have written about sewing baskets before, but it is time to revisit them! These little boxes and baskets are treasure troves! The seamstress of the family used whatever was handy to stash her sewing gear. The tin box at the left, is an old Sunshine Biscuit box. You will find wicker baskets, woven baskets, sewing stands, etc. They were all lovingly used. The thing that makes them treasure troves is what was stashed in them. They weren’t just for buttons and needles; I have found bus tokens, little pieces of gold, tiny toys, garters, foreign coins, small photographs, notes on scraps of paper, and broken jewelry. Just to name a few! They contain elegant jeweled buttons as well as that old coat button you are missing. The styles of “intentional” sewing stands have changed throughout the years. They were little stands with legs and a lid that opened. It could sit by your chair as you worked! Watch out for these little treasures as you shop and don’t pass them up!
South End Antique Mall has a few new vendors that you must check out! Man cave and ephemera collectibles to be found in abundance! If you want to keep up with what is happening at South End Antique Mall, sign up for our quarterly E-Newsletter at southendantiquemall@gmail.com.
