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Alfred Shaheen Hand-Printed Fabric Double Panel Peony Flowers

alleyadmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 21:42:17 -0700

Wonderfully bright and oh so colorful, this double print panel provides a spectacular fabric bouquet of hand-printed peony flowers designed by Alfred Shaheen, likely in the 1960s, during the height of his textile printing and garment manufacturing in Hawaii. �

The fabric appears to be linen, with the background in a sand / light tan color. The larger-than-life flowers are done in�spectacular shades of red and are nestled among deep green leaves, all trimmed in a golden bronze border.

This fabric panel measures approx. 53" wide and 45" long, with two identical prints on the panel. �To provide a better sense of print size, the widest point (at the leaves, down toward the bottom) measure 18" across, and each print is approx. 34-1/2" long. � ��

In excellent condition.�

"A" Floral Gray Monogram Vintage Handkerchief

alleyadmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:30:15 -0700

A beautiful vintage white handkerchief decorated �in one corner with an "A" monogram, flanked by two larger daisy-like flowers and framed by gray and white satin stitched dots, flowers, and leaves, with scalloped edging accented in gray.�

The only tag on this lovely hankie is that of Marshall Field �& Company, bearing the company's logo that predates 1982. There is no labeling information to confirm the fabric, which I believe to be linen.�

In excellent, unused vintage condition,�this hanky measures approx. 13" x 13".

Beautiful Vintage Hankie Handkerchief Dogwood Flowers on Blue

alleyadmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:32:18 -0700

A beautiful blue handkerchief that is decorated corner to corner with large white dogwood flowers, their rich brown stems and green leaves adding depth to the hankie's appeal.� Finished with a white machine stitched hem, this hanky measures 13" x 13-1/4".� There is a small shallow section of slight discoloration (about 1/2" long) at the hem near one corner, so subtle you're not likely to notice it unless you're looking for it.� Appearing near new, there is no label to indicate fabric, but I believe this is cotton batiste.

A real Spring botanical beauty!

Austrian Bucilla Cotton Pebble Weave Terry Hand Towel/Washcloth

alleyadmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:46:22 -0700

Offering a fabulous vintage hand towel and matching wash cloth, both done in cotton candy pink, with velvet-like cut loop bands of multi-colored roses and other flowers found at each ends. The crisp labels on this guest bath linen set confirm that these Bucilla pebble-weave terry towels are of all cotton construction and entirely hand-woven, made in Austria.

Hand towel measures approx. 15" wide and 26" long, while the wash cloth is 11" square. Neither has ever been used; in fact the hand towel still has its original 1960s-era price tag pinned to one corner. In excellent condition, with a bit of yellowing on one half of the hand towel mid-point fold, something that I imagine would wash out.

A wonderful vintage set, waiting to brighten up any bathroom!

1" Pretty Pink Brush Cotton Trim Fringe - 5+ Yards

alleyadmin@flashbackalley.com (Holly) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:21:13 -0700

Originally sold by Art Sales Co. of Los Angeles and likely dating to around the 1970s, offered here is five-plus yards (194 inches) of bright pink 100% cotton 1" trim fringe, never used and still on the bolt, which is labeled Artco Trim for Promotion.

Add a fringe flare to your home decor (pillows, curtains), wardrobe (jeans, jackets), and accessories.

If you'd prefer to have this packaged and shipped without the bolt, just let me know and I'll adjust the shipping cost on the final invoice, as shipping will be somewhat lower without the need for a larger box.