Tag Archives: petit point purse

Antiquing in the Tulsa Area

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Jim Gatling

The last time I was in Tulsa Gary and Butch took me out antiquing a few days while I was there. These are a few of the treasures I got. One was an Elfinware lamp. It was only $5.00. Best … Continue reading →

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The New Petit Point Purses

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Jim Gatling

When I was at the quilt show in the Fayetteville area, I always go to the little shop or boutique that the guild runs. They are always selling neat and unusual things to make money for the guild. Well, this … Continue reading →

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The Tulsa Flea Market and The Tulsa Yard Sale

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Jim Gatling

My friend, Butch, took me to Muskogee to go through some antique stores and flea markets while I was in Tulsa.  Then, I stayed over in Tulsa to go to the Tulsa Flea Market and the big Tulsa Yard Sale. … Continue reading →

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Two Petit Point Purses

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Jim Gatling

I forgot to post the last two petit point purses I have for my collection. My dealer friend went to West Memphis 2 weekends ago and picked the one with the Mother-of-Pearl  and the basket of flowers for $20.00. The … Continue reading →

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Esse Purse Museum

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jim Gatling

The Esse Purse Museum in Little Rock, AR is one of only three in the world. The owner was a collector for years and got the museum to house her collection and put on display for the world. One of … Continue reading →

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New Addition to Collection

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Jim Gatling

This week a friend came over and said he’s found me a new addition to my petit point and needlepoint collection. He found a needlepoint purse with a center of petit point at a sale. These types were made from … Continue reading →

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Petit Point Purses and Beaded Bags

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Jim Gatling

When I got to Tulsa there was an estate sale of an avid collector of several things. The house was full. But, they had just the things I looked for. I got several petit point purses and 2 beaded bags. … Continue reading →

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Roy Dudley’s Estate Sale last Week

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jim Gatling

A friend called and wanted me to go to Roy Dudley’s estate sale last week in Little Rock. My sister-in-law was here, so we decided to go. It was at a home and it was very full of the neatest collections. … Continue reading →

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Tulsa Flea Market

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jim Gatling

Last weekend I went to the Tulsa Quilt Show at the fairgrounds. Across the street was the Tulsa Flea Market. I worked at the basket walk drawing all morning and that afternoon I went over to check out the flea … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Victorian Purse Handle

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jim Gatling

I have neat friends that find me wonderful things when they are out antiquing. A dealer friend of mine went to Oklahoma City to a big sale and brought me back a silver-plated Victorian purse handle.  It has faces and is … Continue reading →

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