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Item #obl02, Peachy Pink Bias Cut 40s Nightgown with Ecru Lace Trim

  • Simply chic peachy pink rayon bias cut nightgown with glamorous lacy hemline and faux criss cross neckline

  • Ca. 1940s, no label
  • Gown slips over the head and is straight, nearly sheath cut; narrow pink grosgrain ribbon ties at waist
  • Wonderful vee neckline, back neck is slightly scooped
  • Measures approx size XS/S - up to 34" bust, 14" across shoulders, 26" waist, 34" hips, armholes have 9" long openings, 50" total length from shoulder to hemline. Long and lean this lovely is!
  • In good, wearable condition with a few faults; there are scattered pinhead sized holes and frays (one on the left bust area, the rest on the backside) There is also a matchead sized grey mark near the right calf area and another slightly larger and darker grey mark near the right knee. The lace is still very good with no holes or tears; belt is intact.
  • Still beautiful and wearable; could be cut off and made into a beautiful slip dress! Not quite perfect...

$12.00

 

Item #jl308, 50s Ecru Crisp Cotton Lacy Robe

  • Wonderful new/old, deadstock ecru cotton gauze look robe in a comfy A-line shape with short sleeves and lace trim.

  • Ca. 1950s or 60s, 'Styled by Kamore' label - still has original hang tag that reads size 16
  • Unlined, robe is lightweight cottony fabric with faux cut glass clear lucite buttons down the front.
  • Measures approx size Large - up to 38" bust, 16" straight across shoulders, 36"+ waist, 40"+ hips, 40" total length from shoulder to hemline.
  • In excellent, unworn condition - notice the lovely dark ecru lace at the neckline and arms!

 

 

$8.00

 

 

Item #jl303, Fun Lavendar Emboidered Scooter Dress

  • Adorable pinky lavendar A-line scooter dress with vertical stitching and dark purple floral embroidery down the center and arms.

  • Ca. 1960s, no label - probably seamstress made
  • Longer sleeves hit between the shoulder and elbow; dress is a polyester knit and is unlined. Back metal zipper closure.
  • Measures approx size Med/Large - 36" bust, 16" straight across shoulders, 36" waist, 40"+ hips, 40" total length from shoulder to hemline.
  • In excellent condition with no holes, fade, etc. Just screams for a pair of boots!

 

 

$8.00

 

 

Item #jl309, 70s Maxi Skirt Suit with Abstract Design

  • Marvelous, hard to find maxi-length skirt suit in a crisp off white linen with unique baby blue sweater (!) abstract design in the jacket.

  • Ca. 1970s, no label - jacket is lined in ivory rayon crepe
  • Skirt is extra long with vertical pleating and is straight cut, lined; jacket nips in at waist and has white shell buttons down the front. We show the skirt brought up as well as it would be adorable hemmed shorter OR left long!
  • Measures: Jacket approx size S/M - 34" bust, 15" straight across shoulders, 26" waist when buttoned closed, 20" from shoulder to hemline. Skirt measures 26" waist (with 1" to move the snap if needed), 36" hips, 32" from waist to hemline.
  • Both pieces are In excellent condition with no holes, stains, fade, mothing, etc. Gorgeous for now with platforms or this fall with boots!

 

 

 

$12.00

 

 

Item #fb109, New/Old Luxe 1930s Calfskin Coin Purse

  • Fab little new/old, deadstock plush pebbled calfskin coin purse in a rich, deep navy blue leather

  • Ca. 1930s, early 40s - no markings or label
  • Coin purse has a silver zipper top and is unlined
  • Measures 5-1/2" wide by 3-1/4" high
  • In excellent vintage condition with no wear, fade, stains. Leather is still ultra soft and supple - light age tarnish to the zipper, that is all.
  • Perfect little purse for when you need a place to stash your cash or need something small for your ID when carrying an evening clutch!

 

 

$5.00

 

 

 

Item #jn231, Gorgeous Black & Gold Embroidered Velvet 40s Evening Clutch

  • This bag is outstanding! Black velvet clutch with single hand loop on backside and amazing embroidery....

  • Ca. 1940s or 50s - 'R.D. Ramnath, Delhi' vintage label
  • Full flapover style front with single snap closure, interior is black silk (one large compartment, two slit compartments ala mirror size)
  • Embroidery is an unusual gold and silver raised metallic thread in an inverted fan shape (looks scalloped from afar) Embroidery is even on the handle on the back.
  • Measures 8" wide by 5" high; expands to approx 1-1/2" front to back
  • Wonderful clutch in excellent condition with only light vintage wear (tiny bit of 'sag' center base)
  • You can't go wrong with this chic evening bag.....

 

 

 

$12.00

 

 

Item #ma710, Rare 40s Style Straw Box Purse

  • Unique and chic little straw box purse with 1940s style to spare! Braided straw shoulder strap makes this bag the perfect accessory!

  • Ca. 1970s or 80s but very 40s style...
  • Purse is accented in rare fuschia and grape purple dyed straw stripes - one narrow across the lift up lid, one wider around the center area with a thunderbird or possibly duck design mid-center.
  • Loop and rosette straw button closure - interior is unlined, flat base
  • Measures 7" wide by 6-1/2" high, 3-1/2" depth front to back, strap is 3/4" wide with a 15" drop
  • In excellent vintage condition with no fade, breakage, etc. Strap is held on with knotted straw; this is a sturdy purse but we don't suggest overstuffing it due to the construction of the strap.
  • Darling bag for summer with bright, cheery colors!

 

 

 
$8.00

Item #al244, Unusual Black & White Lacquered Straw Hat

  • Unique and unusual black straw hat with lacquered white rolled edging

  • Ca. 1950s, possibly early 60s - 'Richard Originals' label
  • Hat has a short brim and a low crown - what's unusual is the donut like wide rolled white lacy look straw that surrounds the brim; sewn on and attached in the back by a black velveteen wide ribbon that dangles down a bit. It's got it all going on here!
  • Elastic chin or back-of-hair band still attached - underside of brim has matching white lacy straw
  • Measures 9-1/2" wide side to side, 3" high, 20" interior circumference; this hat will fit small heads best (our mannequin head is a small size and shows the hat down on the head and tilted; medium or larger sized heads will have to wear it back on the crown)
  • In very good to excellent vintage condition; crown is slightly smooshed from storage but will firm up once stuffed or worn. There are 2 or 3 very faint matchhead sized dark areas on the white trim; no fade, breakage, etc. Very wearable and very cute! Not quite perfect

$10.00

 

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