Oldest craft in America Victorian or shabby chic lampshade - $75 - (Myrtle Beach, SC)
One of the oldest American Crafts, sophisticated elegance. The first to come to America had little recourse to bright up their homes. So the embellished their lampshades, church fans, made wall hangings using vintage lace, any handiwork, old jewelry, ribbon, feathers, seashells, pretty rocks or anything they could find to bring color and brightness into their homes. Now the Shabby Chic enthusiast have adopted the same style. This lampshade of beige on beige is a prime example of as the lampshade has been embellished with embroidery and vintage lace. The embroidery is a masterpiece of flowers with earls and bling. A standout while also being elegant and will fit into the living room or the romantic bedroom. You will find the same style lampshades at the famous Baltimore House in Asheville, NC fr thousands of dollars.
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