I don't know what it is about vintage hankies that I love. Yet, I do! I can't pass up display of pretty vintage hankies when I'm at an antique store, flea market or even if it's just one or two I've come across at a thrift store.
I love how you can find them for any season or holiday.
My favorite ones are the lace and floral ones.
Though I have come across some darling children hankies that are to cute for words.
None of these hankies are from my own collection. I found these all on the Internet. I was to lazy to dig out my collection, wash and iron them and take photos.
I do have a collection of them though. I started my collection years ago when I came across a garage sale. There was box full of them and they only cost 10 cents each! Of course I got all of them.
Sure wish I could come across another find like that.
My girlfriend gave me a bunch of blue and white ones so I can make a banner to go across my window in my bedroom. I have not done it yet but still plan on it.
I've often thought about using them. Like they were meant to be used. I recall my mom used to have one in her purse when I was a kid.
I used to think it was super gross to carry a hankie and wipe your nose on it then put it away and use it again. Now I'm not so sure. I think maybe I felt that way because I thought she had used it and then made me use it...which of course was not the case...I hope.
I mean people wipe their nose on a tissue and put it in their pocket or purse so what's the difference? Besides, a hankie is so much prettier and softer on the nose then tissue.
I'm still not sure though. What do you think? Do you use a hankie? If not, why?
What do you do with all the collected vintage hankies you have?
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