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ShrinkingViolet, I'd PM LaMedicine. I bet she'd be able to help you.
No, as far as I know, there's no comprehensive thread in the FL about kimono, vintage or otherwise. I did contemplate putting up a kimono tutorial, but never got around to it. If there's some interest among you, I'm willing to do so, though it may take some time.ShrinkingViolet said:Is there a thread about vintage kimonos somewhere? I'd like to see more pictures of authentic as well as souvenir versions.
I checked again and the green splatter isn't dye bleeding but just the colours from the inside showing through the fabric. But I'll try the cleaning tips suggested on a small corner of the fabric. Thanks again!
ShrinkingViolet said:
Is there a thread about vintage kimonos somewhere? I'd like to see more pictures of authentic as well as souvenir versions.
YES. (No hurry, though! I'm not in a hurry either.)LaMedicine said:No, as far as I know, there's no comprehensive thread in the FL about kimono, vintage or otherwise. I did contemplate putting up a kimono tutorial, but never got around to it. If there's some interest among you, I'm willing to do so, though it may take some time.
That would be wonderful!LaMedicine said:Sunny, you're welcome to. I have some friends in the DFW area, and I hope to visit them sometime next year. I intend to pack a kimono or two, if only just for show and tell
Tinseltown said:
The site says it's from the 50s or 60s.. But does it look real to you or like a 80s repro? If you darken the light on your screen, you can se the detailing of the shades. I am probably replacing them with more harebell-looking shades.
Also, if you own or have seen lamps like these before.. what did they go for?? This is 138 bucks - but I hear they sell like hot potatoes in my city, so maybe it's a fair price...?
Tinseltown said:Also on the top the brass is a bit blotchy.. does brass do that?
Thank you so much! What about the dating, what would you say?KittyT said:Yep. It's kindof like the brass equivalent of tarnish on silver. It usually cleans up without a problem if you use brass cleaner.
Tinseltown said:
The site says it's from the 50s or 60s.. But does it look real to you or like a 80s repro? If you darken the light on your screen, you can se the detailing of the shades. I am probably replacing them with more harebell-looking shades.
Also, if you own or have seen lamps like these before.. what did they go for?? This is 138 bucks - but I hear they sell like hot potatoes in my city, so maybe it's a fair price...?
Tinseltown said:Thank you so much!!!
The lamp itself is VERY heavy.
But all your other obersavtions make me wanna cancel this lamp.
I am just so set on getting one of these lamps...but maybe I should cool down and wait for the right one, for the right price!!
The site says it's 50s or 60s, but if it's 80s I am definately not paying that price. I am guessing the wiring isn't new.. the switch button is white too.
The shades look more 70s too right?
Thanks sweetie.. you just saved me 130-something bucks.
LOL.. I know. Black would have been better. They say its 50s/60s... they have a lot of amazing antiques but I don't know how lamp savvy they are.Vintage Betty said:Well, I'm glad to be of help, but also hate to have you miss something you might regret. The switch and plug could have been replaced (but WHY didn't they use black switches and electrical cords? :eusa_doh: ). Why don't you call these people and chat with them? If it's that heavy, it might be the real deal. Oh, and it's really common to not have the shades come with the lamp, so I wouldn't worry about that either.