Liberty of London Silk Embroidered Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1920: item #409971
VD078

Exquisite early 1900's Liberty of London tea gown in a pale muted teal silk crepe de chine, with a soft gold shimmery georgette lining and silk floss hand embroidery and smocking. The entire gown is hand sewn like other couture pieces of the day. It opens in front with a series of snaps and hook and eye closures. The actual colors of the dress are somewhat cooler than they look in the photos. A small size, it measures 14" across the shoulders, approx. 36" bust, 28" waist, and 53" overall length.... Click for details

1930's Silk Embroidered Peasant Blouse

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1940: item #408553
VS106

Gorgeous vintage 1930s peasant blouse with very fine hand-embroidered cross-stitch in shades of blue on ecru silk chiffon. This blouse is entirely hand-sewn, in excellent near-perfect condition. It's about a size 10, and measures approx. 16 1/2" across the shoulders, up to a 44" bust, 17 1/2" inside sleeve length, and 21 1/2" mid-back neck to hem.

1950s Rayon Embroidered Peasant Blouse

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #408550
VS105

Lovely vintage 50s rayon chiffon hand-embroidered peasant blouse in blue, brown and pastel shades on white. It closes down the front with little white plastic buttons, and it's in excellent condition except for a mend on the back left sleeve and a small beige spot on the right back sleeve. Neither flaw is noticeable when worn. About a size 10, it measures approx. 16 1/2" across the shoulders, up to 40" bust, 15 1/2" inside sleeve length, and 23" mid-back neck to hem.

1930's Silk Chiffon Print Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1940: item #404897
VD077

Beautiful, floaty georgette 30's dress from the Deco Era, with bias-cut ruffles at the neckline, sleeves, and hem, with rows of shirring at the shoulders. Shown with a simple black slip (not included) that shows off the lovely orange, gray and beige on black print. It's about a size 10, and it measures approx. 15" across the shoulders, approx. 40" bust, 34" waist, 40" hips, 16 1/2" waist length, and 32" skirt length. Excellent condition.

1950s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #402790
VD073

Absolutely gorgeous Ceil Chapman 50's dress in a silk print by the designer who knew how to make the most of a woman's figure. The details are just amazing, from the tiny self-piping, tucks and bows, to the beautiful, slightly iridescent print of pink, coral and red roses. It's about a size 6-8, with approx. 36" bust, 27 1/2" waist, 38" hips, 16" waist length, 24" length skirt, and 12" armhole opening. It zips down the back, and it's in excellent condition.

1950's Silk Bombshell Dress VLV

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #402788
VD072

Beautiful curve-hugging 50's dress from Bullock's Wilshire, in a silk print of spattered flowers in gray, yellow, and orange on a white background with gold sequins throughout. It has its' matching belt, side seam pockets, and it zips up the back. Very well made with lots of pretty details, it's about a size 6-8, with up to a 36" bust, 28" waist, up to 39" hips, approx. 16" waist length, and 31" skirt length. Excellent condition.

1970's Tapestry Coat -- Dr. Zhivago

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1980: item #395281
VS096

Gorgeous Russian inspired vintage 70s long faux-fur trimmed coat in a cotton velvet upholstery weight tapestry fabric in rich fall colors. Completely lined, with a hood and braid enclosures, this coat pretty much has it all. The label says "Petite Junior Originals by Ruby-Martin", and it's about a size 4. It measures 15" across the shoulders, 35" bust, 32" waist, 37" hips, 16" inside sleeve length, and about 46" overall length. Except for two small holes in the back lining near the hem, the coat... Click for details

Vintage 1960's Paisley Tapestry Coat

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1970: item #387843
VS091

Russian inspired 60's tapestry coat with big frog closures with round black buttons. The colors are just gorgeous, in shades of rust, reds, teals and browns with black faux fur trim. It's about a size 6, with 14 1/2" across the shoulders, 36" bust, 32" waist, 38" hips, 16" inside sleeve length, and 33" mid-back neck to hem. The slightly padded inside lining is quilted with a few loose threads and some fraying at the underarms, but otherwise, the coat is in excellent condition.

Vintage 1950's Jacques Fath Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #387827
VD059

Fantastic Fath Cocktail Dress in a heavy black satin jacquard from the late 40's or early 50's. It has the wonderful lines and superb detailing that he was famous for, and it's in excellent condition. The back zipper concealed in the seam made the dress impossible to fit on a form, so please excuse my own body, which is slightly too short waisted for a perfect fit. Even so, the lines are so great and flattering that this dress is really timeless. About a size 6, it measures 36" bust, 26" waist, ... Click for details

Vintage 1940's Lilli Ann Beige and Brown Jacket

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1950: item #377946
VS082

Great 40s wool gabardine jacket with the fantastic detailing that Lilli Ann is noted for. It has two labels, one at the neck that says "Silva Fox Apparel", which is the store, and another on the inside right with the "Lilli Ann" label. The right pocket, buttons, and left front shoulder trim, in a dark brown, are so distinctive and beautifully sewn. The jacket is about a size 4 to 6, with 15" across padded shoulders, 34" bust, 28" waist, 36" hips, and 15" inside sleeve length. It's in excellent c... Click for details