duchesstrading

Carlsbad, California

51.7k
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5.0 (17.5k)

15 years
on Etsy

5.0 (17.5k)

51.7k
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15 years
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51.7k
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Last updated on Oct 17, 2024

WE DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES> This is due to high expense of priority international.
We list items weekly on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for looking!
Please note, we do not change or alter customs forms amounts. All customs fees are he responsibility of the purchaser, and must comply with each countries laws. Goods returned as a result of customs fees refusal will be refunded minus original shipping charges.
Now on instagram, please follow us www.instagram.com/duchesstrading
We list items weekly on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for looking!
Please note, we are unable to ship to Italy due to their strict restrictions
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Artificial flowers and fruits and accessories for them.
Haberdashery and sewn articles of any kind, including trimmings and lace; handkerchiefs; scarves; shawls, needlework including stockings and gloves; bonnets, caps, and hats of any kind.
Bringing you delights of yesteryear, aged fabrics, ribbons and special costume supply. A life long interest in all things fancy has led to a shop with ever-evolving inventory. Please feel free to ask for that special sewing supply that may be hard to find...it could be in the stash somewhere!
Shipping is combined on all transactions to be as cost effective as possible. Thank you for stopping by.

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Meadow Gist

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5.0 (17502)

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We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Holly on Apr 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful color, high quality new old stock silk thread, nicely packaged for safe arrival. Never a disappointing purchase from Meadow.

1 spool vintage pure silk buttonhole twist Belding 378 thread olive green spool 10 yards size D Belding bros

1 spool vintage pure silk buttonhole twist Belding 378 thread olive green spool 10 yards size D Belding bros
Brendajoy on May 2, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful ribbon. Arrived on time. Good communication with seller.

Antique "Judge" gorgeous patriotic flag Prize bullion tassel fringe silk badge gold lame ribbon decrepit paris apartment 1900 rosette

Antique "Judge" gorgeous patriotic flag Prize bullion tassel fringe silk badge gold lame ribbon decrepit paris apartment 1900 rosette
Joleene on May 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Such beautiful colors and they shipped very fast.

1 vintage pure silk buttonhole twist thread spool 6603 iced opera blue shade 10 yards size D Belding Corticelli

1 vintage pure silk buttonhole twist thread spool 6603 iced opera blue shade 10 yards size D Belding Corticelli
Karen on May 1, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Great sell, helpful and accommodating.

KAREN vintage pure silk buttonhole twist thread spool soft blue shade 10 yards size D Coats clark 4

KAREN vintage pure silk buttonhole twist thread spool soft blue shade 10 yards size D Coats clark 4
Holly on Apr 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful turquoise feathers, thoughtfully packaged for protective storage and safe arrival. Meadow is one of my very favorite shopkeepers!

Lot vintage turquoise blue plumes millinery feather pretty shades French plume edwardian victorian hat trim newer trims

Lot vintage turquoise blue plumes millinery feather pretty shades French plume edwardian victorian hat trim newer trims
Frank on Apr 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very good condition and service

Antique vintage large rare morning glory garland red poppies green millinery hat trim stamen rosebud flower flower cloth supply 1900s

Antique vintage large rare morning glory garland red poppies green millinery hat trim stamen rosebud flower flower cloth supply 1900s
Frank on Apr 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very good condition and service

Lovely antique silk velvet leaves watermelon pink applique millinery flower rose corsage pin wedding shades hat cloche bonnet dress 1930

Lovely antique silk velvet leaves watermelon pink applique millinery flower rose corsage pin wedding shades hat cloche bonnet dress 1930
Xiwen on Apr 29, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful order as usual, this seller is the only one who I order silk thread from, which is often. Great service and fast shipping.

Vintage pure silk thread 470 deep orange tangerine unused spool wooden new old stock Talon brand 100 yards

Vintage pure silk thread 470 deep orange tangerine unused spool wooden new old stock Talon brand 100 yards
Gwen on Apr 28, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice, new silk thread in excellent condition

Vintage pure silk thread 2020 pale pink blush unused spool wooden new old stock belding brand 50 yards

Vintage pure silk thread 2020 pale pink blush unused spool wooden new old stock belding brand 50 yards
Gwen on Apr 28, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

Very nice, new silk thread shipped quickly

Vintage pure silk thread pale sky blue unused spool wooden 6115 new old stock belding brand 70 yards

Vintage pure silk thread pale sky blue unused spool wooden 6115 new old stock belding brand 70 yards

About duchesstrading

DUCHESSTRADING

Sales 51,725

On Etsy since 2010

DUCHESSTRADING

Historical costume and hat supply

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Meadow Gist

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I am an oil painter of historical subjects. My first series of early colonial era scenes required 18th century costumes. I learned to sew accurate ensembles which were worn by the models in my paintings.

Shop policies

Last updated on December 17, 2025

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Cancellations: not accepted

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Featured items

Antique silk ribbonwork lot flower mauve pink plum velvet unique rose posy millinery trim 1920s edwardian stamen cloche flapper hat bonnet

Antique lot appliques fabulous beaded sequin trim gelatin gold 1920s Egyptian revival wear millinery hat flapper dress applique wow

Vintage ombre pink rose rare flowers cotton cloth tiny french dolls millinery flower trim flapper cloche hat corsage wired stems

Vintage carnation gorgeous millinery flower bloom silk hat trim new old stock flapper cloche bonnet regency wired stems pink shade wired

All items

Antique card tiny blue duck egg gray moonstone tiger eye buttons tiny gray 3/8" art deco finest mother of pearl new old stock

Antique American made button card mop 7/16" native american tiny sewing cream mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set

Antique American made button card mop 3/8" native american tiny sewing cream mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set

Antique vintage button card mop 3/8" gorgeous tiny sewing cream mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set

Antique vintage button card mop 1/2" gorgeous tiny sewing cream mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set

Antique vintage button card mop 7/16" gorgeous tiny sewing cream mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set

Vintage lot cream button card mop 7/16" sewing mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set great graphics

Vintage lot cream button card mop 7/16" sewing mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set 1/2" great graphics american made

Vintage lot cream button card mop 7/16" sewing mother of pearl tiny buttons dolls dress 1920 sweater set 7/8" great graphics american made

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 2510 apricot peach tan fly tying dolls belding sewing tying rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 3010 pale yellow maize fly tying dolls belding sewing tying rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3pure silk thread spools black shades fly tying dolls belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery 100 yards

Vintage lot 2 pure silk thread cream white 50 yard spools 2300 spool wooden new old stock belding richardson fly tying

Vintage lot 4 pure silk thread spools warm green fly tying dolls belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 2 pure silk thread spool rich green blue 6491 fly tying doll belding 100 yard sewing tying doll rod winding millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 2 pure silk thread spools pale blue 6603 fly tying dolls belding 50 100 yard sewing tying doll rod winding millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 2066 pink fly tying dolls belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 4035 coral red fly tying dolls belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 6750 steel gray blue fly tying doll belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 6295 dark navy blue fly tying dolls belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spools 6385 teal aqua blue fly tying dolls belding sewing tying doll rod winding flapper millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 3 pure silk thread spool 6360 green blue gray duck egg fly tying doll belding sewing tying doll rod winding millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 2 pure silk thread spools pink violet purple fly tying dolls belding 50 yard sewing tying doll rod winding millinery corticelli

Vintage lot 2 pure silk thread spools 8953 violet purple fly tying dolls belding 100 yard sewing tying doll rod winding millinery corticelli

1 Large spool pure silk thread 140 yards 489 soft ecru tan size F bead cord jewelry sewing projects coral red pink utica

1 Large spool pure silk thread 8415 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects petrol blue green shade 520 yards Utica

1 Large spool pure silk thread 515 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects light golden brown shade 520 yards Utica

Large spool pure silk thread 8405 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects cornsilk beige utica thread

Large spool pure silk thread 8711 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects warm peach tan utica thread

Large spool pure silk thread 5008 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects mint green celadon utica thread

Large spool pure silk thread 6010 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects warm brick red utica thread

Large spool pure silk thread 5157 size B bead cord jewelry sewing projects silver violet utica thread

Antique silk flag ribbon on roll badge making ribbonwork appliques satin woven patriotic American motif stripe star blue white red 31"

2.5 yards Antique silk velvet satin ribbon trim soft green aqua shade 13/16" wide millinery doll hat projects

1.25 yards Antique silk velvet satin ribbon trim soft warm celadon yellow green shade 2.25" wide millinery doll hat projects

3 silk flags 7.5" long ribbon badge making ribbonwork appliques satin woven patriotic American motif stripe star blue white red

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