1930's Silk and Lace Teddy -- Slip

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1940: item #502192
VL019

Lovely vintage 30's teddy in black silk chiffon and Chantilly lace, by "Lady Leonora". It looks like an exquisite little slip, by it actually buttons at the bottom with three small black mother-of-pearl buttons. The lace insets are all perfectly matched and in perfect condition. The matching silk chiffon straps are adjustable, and the teddy is all bias cut, so the size is quite varied. It's fairly small and measures approx. up to a 34" bust, 30" waist, and 38" hips. The white shine in the photos... Click for details

1940's Fleck Jacket by Kraeler

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1950: item #496472
VS209

Vintage late 40's fitted black wool jacket with gray flecks. It has some very nice details, such as the velvet piping on the collar and pocket flaps, the unusual pocket seam, and the slanted cuffs. Fully lined in fine black rayon faille, with bound button holes, it's about a size 8-10, and measures approx. 16" across lightly padded shoulders, about 40" bust, 30" waist, 24" outside sleeve length, and 23" overall length. Except for some small worn spots on the covered buttons, it's in excellent co... Click for details

Vintage 70's I. Magnin Chiffon and Lace Blouse

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1980: item #496313
VS208

1970's incredibly feminine and delicate silk chiffon and lace blouse from I. Magnin of San Francisco. It has so many pretty details, from the ruffled lace and chiffon collar, with it's chiffon ties, to the soft billowing sleeves ending in lace cuffs. It's a small to medium size, and it measures approx. 16" across the shoulders, up to 40" bust, 45" around the bottom, 24" outside sleeve length, and 21" overall length. There is one tiny hole on the back left near the sleeve that's barely visible, b... Click for details

Vintage 50's Lopez Mexican Jacket

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #494177
VS200

Unusual Mexican jacket by Lopez, with floral embroidery on an emerald green wool background. It almost looks Hungarian, and there were many Hungarian embroidery motifs used in Mexico. It's a small to medium size, and measures approx. 16" across the shoulders, up to 40" bust, 43" around the bottom, 22" outside sleeve length, and 25" overall length. Except for about 3 or 4 loose border embroidery stitches, the jacket is in excellent condition.

1960's Little Black Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1970: item #487835
VD133

Vintage 60's LBD by Lanz in a beautiful heavy damask. It has an empire waist, and buttons down the back with a series of little bows. Unfortunately, one of the covered buttons is missing, but it's not very noticeable. The tag says size 13, but it fits more like a 4 or 6. It measures approx. 36" bust, 32" waist, 37" hips, and 35" overall length. Pretty and practical, the dress is in excellent condition.

Vintage Edwardian Armistice Blouse

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1920: item #486354
VS189

Lovely Armistice blouse in white cotton batiste, with lace trim and insets and embroidery on the collar. About a size 6, it measures 14" across the shoulders, approx. 36" bust, 20" outside sleeve length, and 13" mid-back neck to waist tie. There is a slight darkish mark across the back, which shows up much more in the photo than in ordinary light, a tiny mend on the back, and a small hole near the waist tie at the back. Otherwise, the blouse is in very good condition.

Edwardian Handmade Lace Vest

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1920: item #486106
VS188

Exquisite vintage lace vest from about 1900-1910 that's entirely handmade lace with dozens of little crochet balls as trim. It's held together at the waist with vintage French silk ribbon, but it could be worn open as well. It's a fairly small size, but would vary depending on how it is worn. As shown on my form, it's approx. 35" around the bust, 30" waist, 36" hips, and 30" long at the longest point. A rare and beautiful piece, it's in excellent condition.

Philip Hulitar 1950's Cocktail Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #477063
VD128

Vintage 50's cocktail dress in a beautiful heavy silk satin. Philip Hulitar was a designer who made clothing for high end stores, such as Bergdorff Goodman. This dress is beautifully made with intricate seaming and tucks, and an inside bodice structure. It's a very deep midnight blue, almost black, with a pale pink trim. It zips down the back with a hand sewn zipper. About a size 8, it measures approx. 37" bust, 28" waist, 38" hips, and 43" overall length. It's a wonderful couture quality dress ... Click for details

1940's Vintage Mexican Jacket with Cowboy

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1950: item #470810
VS176

40's embroidered Mexican jacket in flecked cream wool, with "Panama" and "Colon" embroidered on pockets. As usual with these jackets, the back is the best part. This one has an unusual cowboy with lasso. The jacket is a size small to medium, with approx. 15" across the shoulders, 36" bust, 22" outside sleeve length, and 26" overall length. There are some missing threads on the sleeve ends, one mended hole on the right side, one 1/8" hole near the left pocket, and a couple of loose threads, but o... Click for details

1950s Hawaiian Sarong Bombshell Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #455373
VD119

Vintage 50's Hawaiian cotton sarong, in a terrific print of fishermen and native huts, in black, gray, red and white, with a bright red lining on the bodice and skirt drape. It's strapless and wraps and ties with three stays in the bodice to hold the shape. Since it wraps completely, the measurements can vary quite a bit. It's about a size 6, and it measures approx. 35" bust, 26" waist, 38" hips, and 28 1/2" skirt length. You could probably add about three inches to those measurements, depending... Click for details