Vintage Folk Art

[BobC]

A week or so ago someone posted a message asking about value for a sheet of S-74 silks that had all been sewn together and that they were interested in buying. They posted a picture and the discussion got around to how the silks were originally to be used to make pillows and such and that once used that way, the collector value was diminished and they became more like folk art. I personally like the silks (and other pre-war items from back in the day) that were used by people and incorporated into interesting and useful items. Not sure this type of thread has ever been started before (and apologies if it has). I'm sure at least a few of you has some item that used a vintage card or silk in an unusual way. Lets see some pre-war folk art items! I'll start off with this crocheted S-74 silk that someone obviously spent a good amount of time on doing the required needlework.


S74 Crocheted.jpg

I actually think that there is value in items like this that have lasted for 100+ years, and that they become like antiques and have an intrinsic value of their own that can transcend beyond just the silks or cards as collectible items themselves.

Thanks, Bob C