Vintage Handkerchiefs

Vintage ladies handkerchiefs make a wonderful collectible. They are still quite affordable & there are always many listed  for sale on Ebay. People often ask me though, What do you do with them? How can you display them? Here are a few ideas for you. You can display them framed in clear acrylic clip frames 

• use them as doilies on tables & nightstands,
• Show then off under glass on a coffee table
• sew into quilts, pillows, sachets, tablecloths, or potholders
• make a valance by clipping them onto top of curtain with clothespins
• display them in a vase or hang them from a towel bar
• wrap small gifts with them, sew a monogrammed hankie onto the front of a little girls bib overalls
• use them to line your Longerberger baskets (or others)

•  trim the edges with beads & make a "cozy" for your teacups

• tie them onto your ponytail, belt loop, or purse,
• tuck them into birthday, get well or any holiday card
• use monogrammed hankies for the "something old or something blue" for a bride to be, give as gift to bridesmaids, flower girls, mother of bride or groom
•  display them hung by little wooden clothespins on a vintage indoor clothesline, or satin ribbon

• A customer gave me this idea to pass along. She is giving a monogrammed hankie to her son's girlfriend as a small gift for her prom night.  A nice tradition to start!
• Another customer idea! They look lovely draped over a nitelight for soft romantic lighting.
  
• Use any type of vintage rack for display

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Click on my ME PAGE to find a link to my website.Nanalulus Linens and Handkerchiefs. I am sure you will find treasures there you will love. Monogrammed, wedding, & embroidered handkerchiefs, bed and table linens, tea accoutrements and tea party accessories. Beautiful Gifts, lace parasols and fans. Thanks for looking & enjoy your collecting!

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