Gentle Friends, the last few weeks have been slim pickins' on the thrifting front and I've been finding next to nothing out and about in the shops..... I did find this past weekend a great piece...
"Between two Curtains 1937"
It's a purse made from a cigar box and covered in prints of paintings by Frida Kahlo with extra bits of rick rack and small paste jewels...
"Self-Portrait Dedicated to Dr. Eloesser 1940"
Each side excluding the top and bottom has a different self-portrait or a detail from a portrait...
"The Two Fridas"
The clasp and handle I think came from a craft shop ...
"Self Portrait with loose Hair"
... and the interior is lined with a green velvet....
... I love the quote ... " I Never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality... Frida Kahlo"
Whoever made this piece spent quite a bit of time putting everything together and I think it is a super box - for a couple of dollars, it was a real bargain!!
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That's about it for today sports fans, thanks again for stopping by do stop again!!
Take care,
edgar
Beautiful purse!
ReplyDeleteViva la Frida
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popping by to wish you many happy returns on your blog anniversary edgar! ty for everything you share and all you've done in the name of stitching, friendship and enabling:) have a lovely weekend...
ReplyDeleteWow! I'd love to know the story behind this purse and how it ended up in a thrift store. Nice find....are you taking bids? lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Frida is kind of popular right now.
ReplyDeleteOh that is fantastic! I love Frida!
ReplyDeleteI love frida so much.
ReplyDeleteLove your Frida bag.
ReplyDeleteNice find.
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