How to evaluate vintage condition of clothing, hats, jewelry, and accessories: A Grading Guide
IntroductionWe had a question from a prospective buyer on how we grade our vintage inventory. That question left Madge a bit embarrassed she hadn’t written a post about grading vintage. When it comes...
What's my hat size? We here at Madge Central get this question all the time. And since National Hat Day is coming up on January 15, we're here to sharpen your hat-wearing skills.
Vintage Hat SizesBack in the day when hat-wearing was a daily occurrence, (heaven),...
Last month Madge was rummaging around in one of her favorite Savannah antique haunts and came out with a fab haul of vintage fashion magazines. After blowing the dust off the stack she found this gem, and since it's Autumn, here's a fun back-to-college issue of Glamour from 1944. It's interesting...
The Search for MadgeRegular readers know that MadgesHatbox is named in honor of my grandmother Madge Beals Meredith who was a milliner in her younger days. Little did I know, when I made that decision, an adventure was in store. A chance remark led me to try to find a hat shop Madge opened in Scoo...
Madge loves vintage advertisements. You can read all of the history books you want but to see how Americans really lived pick up a vintage magazine and flip through the pages. Here's a slice of Life, October 7, 1957.
My Dream Kitchen
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Find your Purple Passion. Color theory for purple is calmness (from blue) and energy (from red), making it a unique and versatile color. Purple sparks imagination and innovation, often linked with artistic and creative personalities. Historically tied to royalty and wealth, purple conveys a sense o...
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