Whiting's Stationery, Pillowcases, & Felt Handbag
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 222 |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This lot features a vintage boxed stationery set, a pair of hand-embroidered pillowcases, and a handmade felt tote bag. The stationery set is labeled Whiting's Ensemble and features lithographed fruit motifs including grapes, apples, and pears, alongside floral rose accents. The set contains decorative writing paper and matching envelopes with yellow interior linings, secured with green ribbon bows and presented in the original commercial box with a gold foil label. The pair of white cotton or linen pillowcases features hand-embroidered floral basket motifs. The needlework utilizes a combination of standard embroidery and cross-stitch techniques in shades of pink, purple, yellow, and green. A handwritten identification note on green tape reading Pillow CASES is attached to the fabric. The handmade tote bag is constructed from mottled green felt with orange felt trim and lining. The upper border is decorated with multicolored felt flower appliqués in yellow, orange, brown, and cream, featuring button centers and green leaf accents. The bag includes a central tab with a button closure and matching green felt straps. Bag width at base: approx. 7 inches (measured against a ruler) Bag body height: approx. 8.5 inches (measured against a ruler). Condition: The stationery set is housed in the original box and the paper contents appear unused and in good condition. The embroidered pillowcases are clean. The felt handbag shows minor surface pilling consistent with the material and vintage age.
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