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…
Rare 1940s Evalen Original light brown gabardine two-piece suit with dark brown soutache and beading. Love the cut of this suit. The jacket is smock-style, full like a swing coat in the back. Large shoulder pads and wide sleeves. See full ad for all details... condition: from the repair pile. Selling this piece as it is with spots and moth…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 →
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 →
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…
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…
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.…
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…
1940s 50s Daniel Green blue satin ‘Honeymoon’ slippers. Crisscross satin design with both an open toe and a diamond-shaped opening. Wide strap heel. Satin insole. Included the original ad, see last photo. Daniel Green Comfy Slippers 2A70 condition: so pretty, but stiff from age - being sold as-is. Some soiling on soles, with minor wear - scuffs to satin and…
Awesome 1940s 50s leather double side buckle belt with a brass bull head.... condition: As you can see, there are smudges in the finish, a big one along the left bottom side. The leather is also weak and tearing on one side at the buckle. Wear with care as it is. Hoping someone can repair the ripped leather, possibly back…
According to the 1952 John Wanamaker ad (see last photo), “Scalloped calf contour belt...with white stitching.” Shiny brown leather with nicely contrasted thick white stitching. Can wear this belt with the panel in front, buckle in front, as shown in the ad, or flipped... condition: very good for age with some cracking along the underside, see photos. Still wearable with…
1940s 50s metallic thread Tripoli, Libya souvenir black tooled leather corset belt. Tripoli was a resort back in the 1930s/40s under Italian occupation - included a photo of a 1930s poster in the same Italian font calling Tripoli “The North Africa Winter Resort”. The belt has tooled designs with ‘Tripoli’ and floral motifs embroidered with metal thread... condition: very good,…
From the repair pile: Super cute 1930s 40s green wool dress, labeled Viennese Model. Gored skirt with piping from waist to hips. Double breasted, buttons up the front with cute hand sewn wool covered buttons. Classic 1930s large pointed collar. Side snap opening. Matching tie belt. Fabric has stretch. Sport Nouvelle, Viennese Model condition: good condition. Fabric is crisp and…
This dress has issues, but the 3D ribbon print was too great to pass up. 1940s gray-blue soft lightweight wool dress with green + white ribbon print. V-neckline with gathers across the bust and shoulders. Slightly puffed shoulder sleeves. Gored skirt with awesome knife pleats along the front skirt. Side metal zipper... condition: fair/good condition, but still wearable. Freshly cleaned…
Awesome fabric! 1940s floral printed rayon dress, Hollywood Creations by Justine in fair condition - extensive damage to the skirt hem and back collar. Brown grosgrain placket down the front bodice with great green plastic buttons. Fabric button loops up entire front of bodice. Pointed collar, slightly puffed shoulder sleeves. Gored skirt. Side snap opening... condition: fair condition... size medium-large…
1930s 40s Art Deco brown + yellow Bakelite tube dress clip. Marked “Made U.S.A.” condition: structurally excellent, but the glue connecting the tubes has darkened to a dark brown and is visible along the sides of the yellow tube - see photos. measurements: length: 1 1/2”, width: @1 1/8” View full product details →
Awesome 1940s 50s brass chain + ball charm bracelet. A narrow linked chain is strung through the balls and chain dangles. condition: very good. A little discoloration on the balls, but not noticeable. measurements: length around: 8”, width: 2 3/16” chain drop View full product details →
Rare find! 1930s 40s cowgirl brooch/pin constructed of buttons, wire, beads, and other found materials. Wooden, Bakelite and glass beads. Made to look like a piece of folk art. The wooden head is hand-painted with curly brown hair. Awesome blue celluloid beads create her chaps. Safety pin attached in back... condition: excellent for age. Lasso has a couple age marks.…
Very nice antique carved dark brown Bakelite cloak clap. The two sides connect together with a snap. Sews on at each side, can be used on a cloak, coat, sweater, etc... condition: excellent with the exception that one hoop is a little bent, see photos. measurements: length: 5”, width: @9/16” to 1 1/16” View full product details →
Classic Miriam Haskell baroque pearls set in brass filigree. Clip earring. condition: good/very good. There is wear to the faux pearl coating and the brass settings are darkened and have patina. measurements: length: 7/8”, width: 7/8” View full product details →
Love the drops of green rhinestones set in brass filigree. Gorgeous vintage necklace, bib-style, time estimate between 1930 and 1950. condition: excellent for age. Rhinestones are bright and shiny, foil still intact. A tiny bit of darkening to the brass around the edges and at the links, but not noticeable... measurements: length around: @14 7/8”... View full product details →
Rare 1950s Miriam Haskell gold-plated bow headband or tiara. The band is completely wrapped in loops of thick metal wire. The bows are wire-wrapped onto the loops while the rhinestones are wire-wrapped onto the bows. A Miriam Haskell stamped oval is attached inside the headband. condition: Structurally excellent, but there is wear to the gold plate... length around: @11 1/2”,…
Awesome late 1940s early 50s extra wide corset-style belt composed of a brass woven metal thread! Immediately reminded me of Claire McCardell when I saw it - brass hook and eye closures up the front. No one will have this belt, truly unique. condition: excellent. The metal thread is probably darker than it was originally, but still has a shine.…
[skirt only, top coming soon] Super cute 1950s faux grass hula skirt with a stretchy colorful embroidered waistband and gold metal hook. Grass is made of a plastic-type raffia. condition: excellent. Freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for any issues like stains, holes and loose seams. size small, waist: 22” un-stretched to 30” fully stretched, length: 27” View full…
Wow! Exactly like the famous Tina Leser sari dress, even has the same tassel on the pocket, but by an Indian label, Pompadour Bombay. Cotton batik-like bird print in shades of brown with a silky black, gold and red embroidered leaf trim. The dress is a sleeveless wrap dress which buttons up the right side and connects with hooks and…
Gorgeous and rare 1930s mauve brown knit sweater and wool skirt set. Wonderful details on the sweater, passementerie style looped trim with tufted flowers. Cable knit sleeves and back while the front bodice is a wool suiting like the skirt. Unique plastic buttons up the front. Eight section gored skirt with a side button opening. Unlined. the original Cronies, 100%…
Wonderful 1930s dark blue eyelash wool coat with a gray pony fur collar. The fabric has blue iridescent hairs or ‘eyelashes’ woven into the wool weave, creating a sparkle effect, imitating a mohair. Slightly puffed sleeves that taper toward cuff. Princess cut (no seam around the waist) with a fitted bust, waist and upper hip... condition: excellent+ for age... size…
Awesomely cute 1940s red canvas ski jacket with a removable thick wool lining. Pointed collar, cute red molded plastic buttons up the front, on the pockets and cuffs. Typical 1940s pronounced large shoulder pads. Elastic cinching around the back waistline. Lining snaps into place and zips at the neckline. Color is a deeper darker red than photos. condition: sold as-is.…
Very nice 1940s Morris Wolock dark blue suede and woven fabric peep-toe heels. Love the design, rings of suede and woven fabric. Morris Wolock’s designs are in the MET collection. Leather soles and insoles. condition: lightly worn, suede is near pristine, shoes are in excellent condition with expected wear to the soles. Wearable and sturdy. size: 7N (narrow); I cannot…
Super cute 1940s light brown leather pumps with a scallop trim of dark brown suede around the shoe opening. Heel is also dark brown suede. Nice contrast of colors and materials. Leather insole and soles. condition: shoes are in excellent condition with expected wear to the soles... size: marked 7a; I can get my regular size 7 feet in these,…
