Gorgeous 1950s sheer brown cotton fit and flare dress with white Swiss dots. From a massive Texas estate with the cutest dresses, shoes and swimwear. Knitted daisy trim around the neck and sleeves. The buttons up the back are also knit. Gathered tucks... condition: Fabric is crisp and bright like new, freshly cleaned and pressed, however selling dress as it…
Beautiful 1950s 60s purplish blue Jonathan Logan two-piece dress and bolero set. Plush rayon velvet. Depending on the lighting, the dress can look like a deep blue or it can also look like a purplish blue. Dress has a double strap, sleeveless, gathered cummerbund waistline and back metal zipper. Pleated skirt. Bolero jacket has rhinestone buttons up the front and…
Cute 1950s black and white plaid cotton ruffled eyelet trim circle skirt. Tiers of black eyelet ruffles. Elastic waist. Unlined... condition: very good. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and ready to wear... size small, waist: 26” (stretches to 36”), length: 26” plus 2” waistband... View full product details →
Lush black velvet collared shrug/cape with several front pockets. Lined with a black silky rayon crepe. No labels. condition: excellent. Checked for any issues like stains, wear, holes and loose seams. measurements [flat]: various sizes, see ad for measurements... View full product details →
One of the nicer faux fur leopard coats I have seen - flattering cut with the 3/4 length wide sleeves and high collar. 1950s 60s Kilimanjaro Sidney Blumenthal faux fur leopard coat. Adjustable collar, can be hooked in front, creating a rounded standup collar, or can be left unhooked as a pointed collar, see photos. Large brown plastic buttons up…
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…
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…
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…
Rare 1950s real Persian lamb cropped jacket with a black mink collar. Tailored to fit in the bust and waist. Cuffed 3/4 length sleeves. Double breasted buttons up the front. Side pockets. Fully lined with a black satin crepe. condition: selling as it is. Overall, great shape, but one area where the sleeve has breaks in the lamb skin, see…
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 →
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…
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…
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…
As you may know, Blin + Blin provided the imported French fabrics for a good deal of Lilli Ann suits and coats. This fabric is no exception - brown silky and soft, like a cashmere-wool blend. New Look design, dolman sleeves with narrow pointed cuffs. Wasp waist and constructed hip. Fabric buttons up the front. Hip and breast pockets...Dan Millstein,…
1950s 60s Lilli Ann pleated black mohair/eyelash wool swing coat. Silky smooth fabric, feels almost like fur, with a shine from the mohair and sparkle from the eyelash (a shiny black synthetic hair, like an eyelash). Black plastic pairs of shank buttons up the front. Awesome pleated design that swings out when you turn, see photos. Side pockets. Large collar…
1950s white crinoline party dress with pink flower corsages. Sweetheart bust-line with contoured lines of bunched tulle and silky embroidery. Again, lines of bunched tulle and silky embroidered rings around the skirt. A diagonal line of pink roses across the front skirt. Metal zipper side opening. White rayon lining and underskirt. Boning in bustier... condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and…
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.…
1950s yellow cotton pleated circle skirt with subtle embroidered vertical stripes and Swiss dot texture. Pointed knit yellow trim along hem, see close-up photos. Attached yellow crinoline. Back metal zipper and button closure. Side pockets. Modern Jr., Gale & Gale condition: skirt is near mint, like new. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for…
1950s 60s Josef du Val black suede + rhinestones bow heels. Pointed toes. Come with the original box complete with a note from the owner, “These I loved.” Josef du Val, New York, Paris, Shoes of Tomorrow condition: shoes are in very good - excellent condition with expected wear to the soles and wear to insoles. Shoe exterior looks excellent,…
So cute! Gorgeous 1950s burgundy color suede box purse with a flip front and snap flap closure. Lined with black faille. Interior pockets and original mirror. Mam’selle Original, New York condition: excellent. Suede in amazing condition for age. Sturdy and wearable... height (without handle): 6 3/4”, handle height: 6”, length of body: 6”... View full product details →
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,…
1960s green blue silky brocade Peck + Peck cocktail dress. Green satin piping around the waist and a decorative flower made of satin piping. Metal zipper up the back. Partial green muslin lining. High quality construction and fabric... condition: excellent... size small-medium bust: 37 3/4”, waist: 27”, hip: 38 1/2”... View full product details →
1960s gold-tone chains + hoops tassel hook necklace. Necklace closure is the large hook at the front. Can hook at any point along the necklace, changing the look and length. condition: excellent except some tarnish where the hook links to the necklace. measurements: chain length around: 35”, tassel drop: @3”, hoop width: 9/16” View full product details →
1960s Trifari Birthday series bracelet - February. Amethyst purple Swarovski rhinestone clustered settings along a brushed ribbon gold-tone link bracelet. Trifari marked on clasp. condition: excellent except there are marks where the rhinestone settings sit on the ribbon links. measurements: length around: 7 1/8”, width: 3/8” View full product details →
1950s semiprecious stone scarab link bracelet. Green bloodstone, blue chalcedony, green chalcedony and carnelian. condition: very good, some tarnishing to metal measurements: length around: 7 3/8”, bead length: 5/8”, bead width: @1/2” 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 →
1950s Juliana blue rhinestone flower brooch and earrings set. maker: no markings, but possibly D&E condition: excellent, but the pin seems a little crooked along the sides, but appears to be part of the design. View full product details →
Sweet 1950s 60s brown ostrich skin coin purse. Gold-tone metal ring kiss lock. Lined with a black leather... condition: excellent/near mint measurements: height (without handle): 3", length of body: 4 3/4"... View full product details →
Awesome and unusual 1950s 60s fur covered hoop screwback earrings. A dark brown and white sheered fur, possibly rabbit. condition: excellent, some plating loss to metal, but not noticeable measurements: length: 2 1/8”, width: 1 5/8” View full product details →
Vintage Juliana black navette and AB and black rhinestone brooch and earrings set, attributed to DeLizza & Elster. Silvertone metal settings. maker: no markings, attributed to D&E condition: very good, small scratch on the large AB rhinestone on the brooch, otherwise excellent condition. measurements... View full product details →
Still a mystery what this vintage ram’s head ring means, but it was a popular icon in the 1950s. Red rhinestone eyes with a purposefully aged looking brass. Adjustable. Uncas, founded in Rhode Island in 1911, ring manufacturers condition: excellent measurements: length of ram’s head: 1” , diameter of ring: 11/16” 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.…
1950s Egyptian Revival gold-plated carved semiprecious stone scarab necklace. Carved stone cabochons appear to be clear quartz, amethyst, blue agate, carnelian, green chalcedony and bloodstone. Clasp with the smaller sized clear quartz cabochon. Each stone has symbols carved on the underside. condition: excellent, little to no wear. measurements: circumference around: 16 1/2”... View full product details →
[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…
So cute pink and white stripe 1960s knit bikini bathing suit with a hip tie. Fabric is a stretchy orlon acrylic mix with nylon. Cute double button closures in back. Bottoms lined with silky nylon. Padded bra lining. condition: very good/excellent. Cleaned and ready to wear... size small, vintage 32: bust: 31“ un-stretched/34” stretched, waist: 26“ un-stretched/30” stretched, hip: 29“…
1950s early 60s cat print khaki cotton crop top. V-neckline, gray shell buttons up the front. Cute decorative black stitching around the collar and hem. This top has a great variety of cats: orange cats, white cats, Siamese cats, cats in baskets, cats with bows, cats with studded collars...cats cats cats. condition: excellent... size medium, bust: 38 1/2”, waist/ribcage (around…
[belt not included] 1950s red plaid cotton dress with gold brass buttons and cute crisscrossed fabric pockets. Front kick pleat. condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned, pressed and ready to wear.. size medium/large, bust: 40”, waist: 28 1/4”, hip: 42”... View full product details →
1950s 60s formal sheer cream white cotton lace dress lined with white tulle. Gored full skirt. Bodice top is lined with tulle and there is a built-in tulle skirt. Metal zipper up the back. condition: excellent. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned, pressed and ready to wear...On close inspection there is a tiny not noticeable rust spot near the…
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…
Adorable late 1950s, early 1960s purple and white gingham dress and bolero set with white embroidered trim. Fabric is embroidered, possibly a cotton-rayon blend. Cute tiny shell buttons up the front of the bolero. Metal zipper up the back of the dress. Comes with the original belt. L’aiglon condition: very good... size med, but dress waist will need adjustment bolero…
Love the dramatic ruffle waist on this beautiful black velvet and taffeta party dress by Gigi Young. Simple velvet bodice, fitted bust and waist with a scooped back. Great waistline with a band of taffeta fabric trimmed with ruffles and a button offset to the right side. Swishy taffeta fabric skirt, almost full circle, with a ring of embroidered trim.…
Gorgeous 1950s 60s blue Chinese silky robe with a quilted collar, cuffs and trim along the pockets. No closures, ties at the waist with a removable belt. Fabric is probably rayon, beautiful landscape and foliage designs. Lined with a dark blue silky rayon. condition: looks pristine like it has never been worn. Fabric is crisp and bright like new, freshly…
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…
Pretty 1950s Palter de Liso black suede heels with pink leather insole. These come with their original box. condition: shoes are in excellent condition, suede is almost pristine, with expected wear to the soles. Only lightly worn, very wearable and leather is still supple. size: 8AA (narrow); can fit my regular size 7 foot with some space at the back…
1950s Palter de Liso brown suede heels with optional brown satin bows. The bows may need to be sewn on as there is no clip attached. Leather soles, wild metallic printed insole. These come with their original box, an awesome lace printed box, even the original Palter de Liso printed tissue. Dated 1957. condition: shoes are in excellent condition, only…
1950s 60s QualiCraft red and black bow heels. Leather insole and sole. condition: shoes are in very good condition with expected wear to the soles. A little wear to the insole and marks/wear to outside leather. size: estimating 6 or 6 1/2... View full product details →
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,…