Godey's Ladies Cards Victorian Playing Cards lettering set When I found this little

When I found this little parasol at a recent estate sale--small but quite heavy for its size--I added to my pile just because I liked it

4 1/2" diameter and 4 1/4" tall with lid and in excellent condition

red and white paper surface

This vintage hand-carved wood totem letter opener by master Northwest Coast carver Ray Williams (1933-88) would make a great gift

Godey's Ladies Cards Victorian Playing Cards lettering set When I found this littleHere is fun double deck set of Godeys Ladies cards, made by King Press, c. late 1920s. "Godeys Ladies" references Godeys Ladys Book, a the hugely popular Civil War magazine published in Philadelphia, by Louis A. Godey from 18301878, which contained poetry, articles, and engravings created by prominent writers and other artists of the time. The magazine was best known for the hand tinted fashion plate that appeared at the start of each issue, which