1920s 30s Arts + Crafts tooled brown leather purse. Nice tooled Art Nouveau flower design. Typical braiding along edges and handle. These metal frames have an interesting turn clasp that locks the purse. The hang tab actually has “open” engraved on it, in case you get confused. condition: very good for age, sturdy with no structural issues and completely wearable.…
1940s Christine Custom Bags of Detroit purple tropical leaves needlepoint purse with a Bakelite/lucite frame and chain strap. I personally think this is the best Christine design. I love the Deco leaf design and the purple and green palette. Sage green silky interior with the trademark accordion pleat pockets. Christine custom bags, Detroit, Michigan condition: near mint, wonderfully preserved and…
1960s 70s blue faux leather convertible tote + clutch. Clutch snaps into place with a flap that runs through the tote handle. Exterior pocket and zipper pocket... condition: some light scuffs, otherwise excellent and clean. measurements: height folded: 6 1/2” height unfolded as tote: 12”... View full product details →
1980s goldtone brass alligator buckle belt made of a fine black leather. label: small, genuine leather, made in USA, 3883 condition: excellent size: small, waist: @26” to 30”... View full product details →
1970s metal butterfly buckle tooled leather belt. label: “S” condition: excellent for age, some minor scuffing size: small, waist: 23 1/2” to 30” measurements... View full product details →
Sleek Elbief England black snakeskin purse with a goldtone metal frame. Probably c.1960s. Nice details, applying snakeskin to the top clasp, braided snakeskin handle and has feet to protect the bottom of the bag. Interior pocket and zipper pocket. label: Elbief England condition: Cleaned and conditioned the snakeskin after the photo shoot and it is much shinier now. Very good/excellent…
1950s Nettie Rosenstein purple satin clutch with a rhinestone clasp. Unique gathering of fabric along the top frame. Lined with satin with an interior pocket. Goldtone metal frame. FYI - I’m a Nettie Rosenstein connoisseur, I love her purses... condition: good - wear along top gathered fabric, see photos. height: 7” , length of body: 12”, depth: 2 1/2” View…
Great buckle clasp on this L and M black wool purse. Goldtone metal frame. Black satin interior lining with a zipper pocket. L and M, a Spot-lite reg exclusive,made in U.S.A. condition: excellent with a tiny wear spot to the wool on the bottom corner, not noticeable, and wear to the goldtone on the buckle... height (without handle): 7”, handle…
Nice quality Garfinkel’s off-white/cream silk 1930s 40s blouse with mother of pearl buttons up the back and embroidered lace design along the front neckline. Ruffled lace trim also around the neckline and cuffs. Gathers along the shoulders. Tailored fit in waist. Julius Garfinkel & Co. Washington condition: very good for age. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and ready…
Cute 1960s red, yellow, blue + green tartan plaid wool blend mini dress with a matching belt and adorable coin purse. The dress is simple cut with tailoring across the shoulders. Zipper up the back. Lined with a silky synthetic net fabric. Slightly dropped side belt loops for the belt, which is the same plaid fabric and black suede fringe.…
Sweet 1930s 40s black cotton velvet dress with a tie-back waist and side ruching. Tailoring across the shoulders with a dipped neckline. Velvet covered buttons up the front. Rounded tailoring along the front hips and gathered skirt. Side button opening... condition: no major issues, but selling as it is - has not been dry cleaned and there are loose seams…
1950s Lilli Ann off-white/beige curve-hugging skirt. Decorative seam down both the front and back. Embroidered triangle at the back kick-pleat. Partially lined with a beige rayon crepe fabric. Side metal zipper and button opening. Blin + Blin, fabulous French woolen designed by Lilli Ann condition: very good. Fabric is crisp and bright showing little to no wear except a line…
Wow! One of the most striking 1950s dresses I have seen in a while. Fabric is a soft black linen with light brown and a darker brown soutache looped design covering the dress. Same trim around the neckline. This soutache feels like a braided nylon. Short cap sleeves. Fit and flare style skirt. Metal zipper up the side. Unlined. [photographed…
1930s dark brown leather oxford heels with alternating circle/diamond cutout trim. Lace-ups. Crawford’s, Aristoscraft, a Selby shoe condition: shoes are in very good wearable condition. Please see photos - wear to the soles, edges, and insole. Some scratches and scuffs. size: 7 AA/Narrow; Had a size 6 foot try these on and she said they fit “6-ish”, a little loose…
Vintage silver fox shoulder wrap with reddish-brown undercoat. Hook and eye closure in the front. Lined with a black satin. condition: excellent for age, tiny bit of shedding size: range of sizes, check shoulders length around: @35” View full product details →
1950s blonde ‘palomino’ color mink jacket with a standup cape collar. Interior side pockets. This jacket came from the estate of starlet - a brief career in Hollywood and then she married, moved to the DC area. Looks to have been a high quality coat back in the day - numerous lines of stitches in the fur pelt - a…
Sadly this dress is only for pattern or study. What a great early Dorothy O’Hara dress this once was. Brown wool crepe with flattering tucks along the bust and hips. Serious and non-repairable moth damage. Fashion Forecast, by Dorothy O’Hara California bust: 36”/38” stretched, waist: 26”/28” stretched, hip: 38”/40”... View full product details →
Deep dark brown mink cape with a auburn red undercoat. front pockets. Lined with satin and previous owner’s embroidered initials... condition: excellent. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection it looks like the lining may have been replaced... length front: 20 1/2”, length back: 18 1/2” shoulder to shoulder: @17”/18” View full product details…
Awesome 1940s black wool crepe jacket with a dramatic peplum waist. Wasp-like waist, tailored bust. Huge shoulder pads and tapered sleeves. Thick black faille fabric insert around the center of the peplum. Buttons and buttonholes are also made of the black faille fabric. Unlined... condition: The jacket has many moth holes, see photos, but they are not blatantly noticeable. The…
Great ruffled collar on this vintage black velvet opera coat. Velvet feels like a rayon/cotton. Faceted black cape-style buttons, two buttons are attached on a velvet string. Lined with a white silky fabric. I believe this was a 1930s coat that was altered. Looks like the sleeves were shortened, made into bell sleeves, and the buttons/buttonholes were added... condition: outside…
Awesome Harzfeld’s 1950s ruby red velvet opera coat...with a hood! Hidden side pockets. Lined with a silky red acetate. Harzfeld’s was a high-end department store in Kansas City. condition: very good/excellent with little signs of wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection there are 2-3 tiny brown dots. A couple faint marks and…
Sweet 1940s brown knit sweater top with rhinestones and pearls around the neckline. Keyhole back neckline with a hook and eye closure. condition: shows little wear, rhinestones are bright like new. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection there are two light spots the front side hip, see photos. size small, mannequin is a…
High quality late 1950s/early 1960s Hannah Troy black cocktail dress with a sweetheart neckline and made of an embossed quilted-like fabric. Elbow length sleeves. Attached black silky crepe under skirt with the same quilted fabric trimming the hem, peeking out from the skirt - see photos. Expertly constructed and fully lined with a black silk organza fabric. condition: excellent. Shows…
