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  • 1940s gray wool suit Courtshire (moth damage)1940s gray wool suit Courtshire (moth damage) Quick View
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    • 1940s gray wool suit Courtshire (moth damage)

    • Great 1940s/early 1950s gray wool suit that has moth damage - sold as it is. Nice tailoring with diagonal tucks along the skirt hips and decoratively shaped pockets/designs along the front shoulders. Light gray wool fabric with a subtle blue and white weave. Pointed cuffs and collar. Skirt has a back kick pleat. Jacket is lined with a yellow rayon…
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  • 1940s pleated plaid wool flared skirt1940s pleated plaid wool flared skirt Quick View
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    • 1940s pleated plaid wool flared skirt

    • 1940s pleated plaid wool flared skirt. The plaid is primary colors and black on off-white. Cute plastic side buttons. Hem is lined with a rayon fabric. condition: moth holes and minor spots, see photos, but still wearable. Freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. size xsmall, waist: 25”, hip: @40”, length:…
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  • 1940s brown leather alligator peep toe platform heels shoes1940s brown leather alligator peep toe platform heels shoes Quick View
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    • 1940s brown leather alligator peep toe platform heels shoes

    • 1940s brown leather faux alligator peep toe platforms. Cutouts on the sides. Adjustable heel strap. Leather sole and insole... condition: The shoes look great for age, but the leather is a little stiff and may need some conditioning. A couple spots where the coloring has worn off and the leather is light underneath, see photos. A small torn off piece…
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  • 1940s brown + white stripe seersucker peplum dress suit Nardis1940s brown + white stripe seersucker peplum dress suit Nardis Quick View
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    • 1940s brown + white stripe seersucker peplum dress suit Nardis

    • Wonderful 1940s brown and white seersucker cotton two-piece dress suit with a tiered peplum waist. Check out the diagonal-cut button holes up the front of the jacket. Cap sleeves. Wasp-waistline with three tiers of fabric constructing the peplum. Heart-shaped glass buttons... condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned...One tiny rust mark that is not noticeable at all... size…
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  • 1940s black corde A. Blatt handbag1940s black corde A. Blatt handbag Quick View
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    • 1940s black corde A. Blatt handbag

    • 1940s black corde handbag in a diamond pattern. Large zipper pocket with interior dividers and two small pockets. A smaller zipper pocket with an open pocket in the front. Brass zippers. condition: no stains or noticeable wear, but was a little squished from storage. The gold foil piping trimming the interior pockets is worn off on one side. Other side…
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  • 1940s Christine purple leaves needlepoint Bakelite purse1940s Christine purple leaves needlepoint Bakelite purse Quick View
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    • 1940s Christine purple leaves needlepoint Bakelite purse

    • 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…
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  • 1940s 50s asymmetrical black suede + rhinestones clutch Manon1940s 50s asymmetrical black suede + rhinestones clutch Manon Quick View
    • 1940s 50s asymmetrical black suede + rhinestones clutch Manon1940s 50s asymmetrical black suede + rhinestones clutch Manon Quick View

    • 1940s 50s asymmetrical black suede + rhinestones clutch Manon

    • Sleek 1940s 50s asymmetrical shape black suede clutch with rhinestone trim. I am not familiar with this label, but it feels high quality and is in amazing condition, not to mention the design. One side of the purse is wider than the other side while the flap runs diagonally across. Tiny rhinestones are individually set in a black setting. Black…
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  • 1940s 50s Guild Original jeweled black faille purse1940s 50s Guild Original jeweled black faille purse Quick View
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    • 1940s 50s Guild Original jeweled black faille purse

    • 1940s 50s Guild Original jeweled brass frame and black faille fabric body. Multicolor rhinestones set in antiqued brass settings of flowers. Faille fabric is pleated along the frame. Faille strap. Lined with a black satin with interior pockets. Comes with original mirror which is discolored... condition: only issue is a snagged line along the outside faille on one side that…
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  • 1930s 40s Garfinkel off-white lace trim silk blouse top shirt1930s 40s Garfinkel off-white lace trim silk blouse top shirt Quick View
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    • 1930s 40s Garfinkel off-white lace trim silk blouse top shirt

    • 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…
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  • 1930s 40s black velvet button dress1930s 40s black velvet button dress Quick View
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    • 1930s 40s black velvet button dress

    • 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…
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  • 1940s Dorothy O’Hara brown wool crepe dress (pattern/study)1940s Dorothy O’Hara brown wool crepe dress (pattern/study) Quick View
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    • 1940s Dorothy O’Hara brown wool crepe dress (pattern/study)

    • 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 →
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  • 1940s black wool crepe peplum waste jacket (moth damage)1940s black wool crepe peplum waste jacket (moth damage) Quick View
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    • 1940s black wool crepe peplum waste jacket (moth damage)

    • 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…
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  • 1930s black velvet ruffled collar opera coat1930s black velvet ruffled collar opera coat Quick View
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    • 1930s black velvet ruffled collar opera coat

    • 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…
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  • 1940s brown knit rhinestone + pearls sweater top1940s brown knit rhinestone + pearls sweater top Quick View
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    • 1940s brown knit rhinestone + pearls sweater top

    • 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…
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  • 1940s green + black satin Asian print hostess skirt1940s green + black satin Asian print hostess skirt Quick View
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    • 1940s green + black satin Asian print hostess skirt

    • 1940s green satin + black Asian print lounge/hostess skirt. Metal zipper up the back. Large box pleats at the front, back and sides. condition: structurally excellent, issues are not noticeable. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly dry cleaned, pressed and ready to wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection there is slight color…
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  • 1940s red + black check House of Erdrich wool jacket1940s red + black check House of Erdrich wool jacket Quick View
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    • 1940s red + black check House of Erdrich wool jacket

    • Check out the pockets on this jacket! 1940s red and black check wool jacket with wonderful pocket detail. Shoulder pads, tapered sleeves and narrow pointed cuffs. Fitted waist and hip. Black glossy buttons, possibly wooden. Lined with a black rayon crepe... condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, little sign of wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and…
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  • 50s red + black houndstooth wool velvet coat Milgrim Forstmann Seymour Fox50s red + black houndstooth wool velvet coat Milgrim Forstmann Seymour Fox Quick View
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    • 50s red + black houndstooth wool velvet coat Milgrim Forstmann Seymour Fox

    • This swing coat is so Christmas-y. Fully lined with a plush black rayon velvet! One of my favroite labels, Milgrim. 1950s red and black houndstooth Forstmann wool swing coat with lines of velvet piping along the front neckline. Large rounded collar lined with velvet. Velvet buttons up the front neckline. Raglan sleeves. Piping trimmed slit pockets. Arms are lined with…
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  • 1940s 50s black wool mohair swing coat Hecht raccoon fur lining1940s 50s black wool mohair swing coat Hecht raccoon fur lining Quick View
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    • 1940s 50s black wool mohair swing coat Hecht raccoon fur lining

    • 1940s 50s black wool mohair blend swing coat. Great shiny black button closures and a removable raccoon fur lining. Full fur lining with the exception of the sleeves which are knit. Lining zips in/out. Classic 40s wide large cuffed sleeves, side pockets. Curved decorative tailoring across the back shoulders. Lined with a black fabric, probably rayon.The Hecht Co. condition: coat…
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  • 1940s green wool coat with Deco buttons + beaver trim1940s green wool coat with Deco buttons + beaver trim Quick View
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    • 1940s green wool coat with Deco buttons + beaver trim

    • From the repair pile: 100% wearable 1940s forest green wool coat with awesome beaver fur collar and cuffs. Great Deco green plastic carved triangle buttons. Padded shoulders with a large pleat running from the shoulder down the sleeve. Fur is decoratively cut and applied at the sleeve cuffs and the collar really makes this coat - folded into a pointed…
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  • 1940s brown alligator pumps heels shoes1940s brown alligator pumps heels shoes Quick View
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    • 1940s brown alligator pumps heels shoes

    • Sweet 1940s brown ‘genuine’ alligator pumps. Lined in leather, leather soles. label: genuine alligator condition: shoes are in excellent condition with expected wear to the soles. size: 7 1/2AA, can fit a 7... View full product details →
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  • 1940s 50s white fox shoulder wrap shrug1940s 50s white fox shoulder wrap shrug Quick View
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    • 1940s 50s white fox shoulder wrap shrug

    • 1940s 50s white fox shoulder wrap shrug. Lined with a white satin fabric... condition: very good/excellent for age. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. On close inspection the lining has been replaced and there are brown foxing spots with holes at the center. The fur is balding a little right around the neckline where the fur…
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  • 1930s 40s dark blue wool coat with a massive standup fur collar1930s 40s dark blue wool coat with a massive standup fur collar Quick View
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    • 1930s 40s dark blue wool coat with a massive standup fur collar

    • Wonderful 1930s 40s dark blue wool coat with a huge brown fur standup collar and Deco tailoring. Great wool fabric covered buttons with hand stitching around the edges. The construction is like a waterfall along the sides with curved inserts, see photos. Two buttons at the waist and one at the neckline. Can wear buttoned up to the neckline or…
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  • 1940s 50s tulle and Chantilly silk lace evening gown (repair)1940s 50s tulle and Chantilly silk lace evening gown (repair) Quick View
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    • 1940s 50s tulle and Chantilly silk lace evening gown (repair)

    • From the repair pile: Gorgeous and opulent 1940s tulle evening gown with off-white silk Chantilly lace and rhinestones. This dress has a lot of details - the lace is sewn along the bodice on a diagonal. The bust is highly constructed with layers of tucked tulle and a white bustier with a dipped bustline. Peplum hips with side bustles sewn-inside.…
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  • 1940s Nicholas Ungár orange + black burnout side swag rayon dress1940s Nicholas Ungár orange + black burnout side swag rayon dress Quick View
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    • 1940s Nicholas Ungár orange + black burnout side swag rayon dress

    • 1940s Nicholas Ungár boutique orange + black side swag rayon dress. Silky lightweight rayon fabric, fruit print created with bleach burnout. I see cherries, grapes, pears and more. The bodice and hip have swags of fabric running diagonally up from right to left. The hip swag is cinched at the center with ruching... condition: very good. Fabric is crisp and…
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