Dear Vandersall Clan,
We are related by blood, but we are also related by the love, gentleness, and kindness of Muriel and Vernon Vandersall. That love and kindness was passed to all of their four children: Thornton, Virginia, Amy, and David. I hope that some of you will remember Muriel and Vernon, and, if not, then you know Thornton, Virginia, Amy, and David. From these four, you will know from where their kindness, gentleness, and love of family come.
Although some of us may squabble on Facebook or email, we are still family. And if you can't squabble with your family, then who can you squabble with? Right?
If family members would like some of these items, just email me with the number you want and an address.I will send them to you as
soon as I can. I hope that some may want these to hand down to children
and grandchildren, even if they don't want to use them in their homes today.
If I have not contacted someone in the family directly, it is only because I am relying on siblings to pass the word. So please pass along the URL to this site!
I have done measuring to the best of my ability. If anyone would like clarifications or additional pictures, I'll try to do that as well. If there is an interest in these objects, Aunt Amy may have others that can be added here.
Thank you so much Aunt Amy, for your love and for saving these wonderful memories!
Love,
Lauren
This is an old linen table cloth with a lovely design on it. It doesn't show up in the photos. The table cloth measures 90 inches by 67 inches. There is one tear in it and another worn area that could be sewed. It needs a gentle wash to restore the color. I can't take a picture of the whole table cloth, so here are details:
These 5 linen dish towels are the same. Some have been used more than others. One has some stains on it and one has a small hole. They measure approximately 33 by 19 inches. The detailed pattern is on one side only. Please let me know if you would like them all or only a few. I will mail out the best ones first.
This beautiful linen dish towel measures approximately 24 by 36 inches. The design is at both ends of the towel.
This is a simple handkerchief. It was also from Muriel and Vernon's house. It is about 11.5 inches square.
These flour sacks are made of a heavy cotton. Stores would sell flour (or wheat perhaps) in sacks and people would make clothing out of the sacks. So the companies started selling their product in patterned sacks. People would use them as pillow cases, or make dresses for children, or other things from the cloth.
There are 2 of these sacks, in the same pattern. They are about 28 inches long by 18.5 inches wide. Just let me know if you want one or both. I think the detailed picture shows a bit more blue than the actual cloth. It is more of a purple shade.
This doily is about 8 inches in diameter. It has a very small stain on one side--walnut stain perhaps?
This is a lovely doily, about 7 inches in diameter.
This hand embroidered tablecloth was probably made by Muriel Vandersall. It measures approximately 31 by 33.5 inches.
This is the outer part of Vernon Vandersall's hand made Christening dress. It needs some attention to stay nice. There is a lot of beautiful lace details, which I have tried to show below.
Here are some details, including the hem, sleeves, and collar. There is also a detail of the back.
This baby dress is Vernon Vandersall's Christening dress. It is hand made. It needs some tender loving care, but with the right care it would make a wonderful family heirloom. I believe the dress is in two parts: this inner part is sleeveless. The outer part is more elaborate with long sleeves. This first part is the undergarment.
Details:
This is another hand made nightgown of Muriel's. It is short sleeve.
A detail of the sleeve:
Here are details around the top:
This is a hand made nightgown, in cotton. Aunt Amy says it is Muriel Vandersall's. I don't have a date on it.
Details below:
Detail of sleeve:
Detail of top front:
This is a set of 4 white place mats and matching napkins. Each features cutwork and scalloped edges. The place mats are 19 by 13 inches and the napkins are 17 inches square. There is a minor stain on one of the place mats.
Place mat:
Place mat detail:
Napkin:
Detail of napkin:
