Fresh Picks: Proper Prim

“Primitive” generally means an item that lacks sophistication, is naive in its form and typically utilitarian in its function. Early homesteaders, for example, did not have the means to purchase commercial farm equipment, household items and furniture. These things were made on the homestead by hand as needed. In its purest form, primitives are typically handmade, but we tend to also include mass produced utilitarian items such as tools in this category.

If you admire--and desire--primitive style, these finds are glorious examples. My thanks to Sarah of Bantam House Antiques for providing the articulate definition of primitive style.

Adorable Antique Dolly VintageInBloom $17.00	Vintage Metal Pitchfork Four... DandelionGirl $25.00	Antique Heavy Iron from Mexi... HamiltonBay $25.00
Antique Primitive Coal Scoop... EmeliasCupboar... $14.00	Miniature Tennessee primitiv... cherrylippedro... $14.00	Antique Copper Folk Art Cand... TheWhiteMole $20.00

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Welcome New Members: Bantam House Antiques, BlackRain4 and Rescued Pages Vintage

Bantam House Antiques is something to crow about! (Sorry, I couldn't resist.) It's the Etsy shop of Sarah from Georgia, and features primitive, industrial and midcentury goods for your home. This 1930s New Haven travel clock with red leather case is just one of several old travel clocks Sarah is currently offering.

BlackRain4 Antiques & Vintage hails from Texas and has stunning quilts and kitchen goods, plus jewelry, clothing and home decor. But you must see the vintage linens--I'm partial to this Leacock Prints Pink Dogwood set that includes tablecloth and napkins in unused condition!

Rescued Pages Vintage features a wonderful variety of vintage sewing and crochet patterns, books and more. Margarette from Vermont has been sharing these treasures online for ten years. I just love the colors and graphics on this swell 1949 avocado recipes booklet.

With diverse interests but a common love of vintage and antiques, we're pleased to have these shops join the Etsy Vintage Team. Welcome!

Welcome New Member: Ye Olde Vintage Shoppe

Hailing from Texas, Ye Olde Vintage Shoppe is a haven for lovers of the primitive side of vintage, specializing in rustic, country and industrial treasures from the 19th Century through Mid-20th Century. These include home decor, housewares, kitchenware and much more.

Check out this sweet 1930s electric fan with bakelite base! Whether you want to bring a little farmhouse to your urban loft, or take MCM out to the country, you just might find the perfect piece to fall in love with at Ye Olde Vintage Shoppe.

Welcome to the Etsy Vintage Team!