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I recently re-discovered a couple of my Grandma's "dish towels" at the bottom of my personal cedar chest. I'm blessed with an abundance of generations of heirloom linens, from one of these flour sacks to hand-stitched quilts, to fine damask tablecloths to hand-worked Communion cloths, and some of these I'll be passing on over the next few months to my daughter-in-law and nieces.
A few, however, I'll be offering to our customers -- this is one of those pieces.
This is a very, very old 48 lb. flour sack from Waco Mill & Elevator Company, Waco, Texas. The "Belle of Waco" depicted on the front is wearing a flowing, 1880's "princess sheath" dress.
This "Belle" was used prior to 1914, when the company gave her an updated look with a shorter hemline, in keeping with the changing styles. Amazingly, even then, the dicates of marketing were to appeal to the women, who of course did most of the shopping for foodstuff staples!
She's faded over the years of use, but the yellows and greytones are prevalent, and as shown in the photos, still quite lovely.
Measures 28 inches wide and 30 inches in length.
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Glory & Grace is a Proud Member of the Vintage Tablecloths Lovers Club!
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All Glory & Grace vintage linens are gently hand-washed and line dried in the sunshine and fresh mountain lake air here in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas! Occasional pieces (new old stock; new-never used) will be left as is. I seldom iron these vintage pieces, as any possible mineral deposits can leave stains after extended storage. After cleaning, all linens are stored in a hand crafted cedar chest, then wrapped in acid-free tissue prior to bubble wrapping for mailing. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
~*~*~*~*~*~* About Glory & Grace Auction Listings
Unless otherwise stated, ALL our items are authentic vintage or antique furnishings, linens, books, sewing items, and/or glassware, obtained from nice estate auctions across several states. We work relentlessly to insure that all our inventory is cleaned, maintenanced and acceptable for our customers. However, these items have endured many years of household use, and may have embedded odors which we can't determine due to working with them day in and day out. We also use wood heat during the winter, so if you have an aversion to that, then PLEASE don't bid then ask us for a refund later! We consider it a blessing to offer you these wonderful old pieces, most of which saw continual daily use, and all of which surely would have many amazing stories to tell us if they could!
~~PLEASE know we are Not overcharging you on shipping! Most of our items are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. The USPS has once again increased their rates, AND decreased the size of their 'small flat rate box'!
These photos show the old "Small" flat rate box on the bottom (it is now their "Medium"), and the new "small" flat rate box is on top (it was formerly the dvd/video size). In addition, USPS now charges based not only on weight and zone, but also on dimensional size of packaging, just as the other carriers do.
We DO NOT pack with walmart bags and newspaper! You entrust us with the safe and secure delivery of your items, and we do all possible, including AMPLE packing materials. We use biodegradeable, cornstarch peanuts and clean, fresh new bubblewrapping, acid free tissue and boxing. Due to the continual rising costs of these items, we've been forced to institute a very small supply fee to help offset a small portion of the costs of packing peanuts, bubble wrapping and/or foam encasing.
eBay now charges sellers based on our "DSR ratings", so please, don't penalize us, or any eBay seller, for excessive shipping unless it is truly excessive.~~
Payment is due within 3 days. We do not have a return policy, as we have never had the need for one. However, effective October 10, 2008, in the event of an item return for any reason, a restocking fee of 20% will be deducted from your refund.
We always attempt to have concise, accurate descriptions and clear, accurate photos, however my photography skills aren't exceptional, and (contrary to my liking), I do not know everything about everything. If the photos or description leave a question in your mind, please email one of us, and we'll answer you as quickly as possible.
There are rare times when the occasional large furniture item will require additional packing materials, and if additional charges for those materials is necessary, that will be plainly stated within the listing. There will be no surprises at checkout. We are prompt with providing your shipping options and charges.
Pursuant to our Standing Policy regarding Buy It Now, auctions remain open and available to all bidders until the Buy It Now transaction has been completed.
Payment is due within 3 days. We do not have a return policy, as we have never had the need for one. However, effective October 10, 2008, in the event of an item return for any reason, or for relisting due to non-payment, a restocking fee of 20% will be deducted from your refund.
If we have not heard from you within 3 days from the end of the auction, we reserve the right to relist the item.
We Normally Ship on Tuesdays and Fridays. WE ARE HONORED TO SHIP TO APO Addresses! Rest assured that our packing and shipping procedures are second to none! Whether it be vintage glass salt and pepper shakers or an antique treadle sewing machine, ALL packing is done in-house, not farmed out to some box store. All glassware, pottery and dinnerware ships via USPS Priority Mail. Delivery Confirmation Tracking Information is included. Insurance is usually optional, however on some pieces it will be required. WE WILL SHIP INTERNATIONALLY! International Bidders, please email for shipping options and charges, or wait for the invoice before paying. There is good reason for using only Priority Mail for fragile items: The less time in transit, the less likely your precious treasure will become damaged from being kicked across some loading dock! Priority Mail packages are shipped in separate trucks, and not subject to having heavier parcels or 70 lb. mailbags dropped on them. We have successfully shipped our glassware to all 50 states, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan!
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WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS and THEIR FAMILIES! We know first-hand the added responsibilities, and the fear and pain of separation, AND WE THANK EACH OF THEM FOR THEIR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICES! Each package we ship contains a postage-paid mailer to "Cell Phones For Soldiers", enabling you to recycle those old cell phones which provides much-welcomed calling cards to deployed U.S. soldiers.
Payment is due within 3 days. We do not have a return policy, as we have never had the need for one. However, effective October 10, 2008, in the event of an item return for any reason, a restocking fee of 20% will be deducted from your refund.
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
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