Despite on-and-off rain showers, the first
Brimfield Antiques Show of 2019 yielded its share of unique treasures, and, as always, a fun time hanging out with friends.
For many years, I've collected vintage clothing, partly because I enjoy wearing items that aren't cookie cutter styles, and I like mixing vintage pieces with newer items for a unique look. Also, I think a lot of vintage clothing is made better and with more attention to detail than newer items.
My first find of the day was this amazing oversized
mohair cardigan sweater, in a beautiful chevron pattern in black and chartreuse green with a shawl collar, and two slanted front pockets. I especially like that it's trimmed with black, and I like the black buttons as well.
There are no labels or tags on it so I don't know who made it, though
the dealer who sold it to me for $25 said she thought it was 1950s or
1960s.
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This photo shows one of the pockets and buttons.
For some reason, the color looks more gold/tan in this photo, but it's really the chartreuse color in the previous photos. |
In addition to being ready for next winter (or next week, you never know), I'm ready for 4th of July with my wide
Bicentennial tie, a $2 bargain.
I will probably wear this "ironically" over a T-Shirt or tank top, just for fun. Or, I may just display it somewhere for the whole summer.
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| "Imported" polyester – so much better than the domestic stuff. |
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| Puritan Clothing is still in business, with the original store in Hyannis, MA |
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I always make room for playtime, and this vintage
blond Ken caught my eye. He was buried in a box of Barbies with tangled hair and funky costumes. My other two Kens seemed very grateful when I brought him home. He was another bargain, at just $5, complete with his vintage gay tuxedo outfit, carefully coiffed hair, and no shoes.
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| Menage á Ken |
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| Menage á Ken again |
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A Brimfield day isn't complete without a little vintage Christmas. I went for this
Electric C-6 Candolier, only because it came with its original box, which I've never seen before. This was another bargain at just $20.
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The price sticker says "MAMMOTH," which was apparently a
discount department store, founded in Framingham, MA in 1956. I think the original price says, $2.19. |
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| This is printed on the back of the box. I couldn't find any info on "Safe-T-Glo Co." |
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Here are a few
fun visuals that were too interesting
not to photograph.
Maybe the sun will actually make an all-day appearance in July. I'll keep you posted.
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| This giant Calder-esque mobile sculpture would be perfect for my "museum room." |
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| Stolen from Sally Tomato's garage while he was away? |
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| Don't make me get up. |
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| "I say, I say, Joe, I think ya done left yer, ah, Eastah lily in my bahn." |
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| RIP Doris Day (sigh) |
