Rare Museum Pieces to Wear Woman’s Chinese Jacket

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1990: item #807323
GA140

ONE-OF-A-KIND WEARABLE ART …

THE DESIGNER:
In 1971, New York clothing designer Jenny Bell Whyte heard that the Brooklyn Museum was culling its textile collection and she purchased the entire lot for $2,000. From 50 to 300 years old, made originall... Click for details

Women's 1950s John Wanamaker Vintage Cocktail Hat

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1960: item #807249
600

Women's Vintage Cocktail Hat

John Wanamaker / Philadelphia

c.1950s ... Click for details

1960's Lace Up Front Minidress / Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1970: item #806974
VD319

Adorable 60's cotton minidress with an old fashioned girl look. Well made with big full sleeves and a metal back zipper, it's about a size 6-8. It measures approx. 17" across the shoulders, 37" bust, 28" raised waist, and 33" overall length. The cream colored inset in front has some very slight discoloration, but otherwise, the dress is in excellent condition.

MIB VINTAGE SEAMLESS 2 PR NYLONS 8 1/2 M STOCKINGS

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1970: item #806464
092008

KISS 'N TELL...

Great name for stockings!!!!

Seamless, TWILITE (off Black), size 8 1/2 M, 100% nylon, 400 Needle 15 Denier, Fist Quality: 2 pairs - mint in original box.

See photo: reinforced toe and heel.... Click for details

60's Paisley Lanz A-Line Mod Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1970: item #806294
VD318

Cute 1960's A-line minidress in green, reds, and oranges on a brilliant blue background. Of a cotton or rayon challis, it's lined in emerald greed acetate and zips down the back with a nylon zipper. About a size 8, it measures approx. 36" bust, up to 40" hips, and 32" overall length. Excellent condition.

1940's Black Rayon Damask Gown / Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1950: item #805669
VD317

Lovely early 40's gown in a remarkable rayon crepe and satin damask with wheat, trees, horses, and even little houses as motifs. It has the original belt, shoulder pads, a side metal zipper, and a beautifully constructed front side drape that's typical of this period. About a size 8, it measures approx. up to 40" bust, 28" waist, up to 40" hips, 39" skirt length, and 55" overall length. A fabulous dress to show off your retro jewelry, it's in excellent condition.

1970's Young Dimensions Dress Saks Fifth Avenue

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1980: item #805015
VD316

Early 70's knit dress from Young Dimensions of Sacks Fifth Avenue. Very much in the late 60's Mod tradition, but with a gorgeous retro print of beautifully colored butterflies. Made of acrylic, it's about a size 2-4, and it measures approx. 15" across the shoulders, 34" bust, 24" outside sleeve length, 28" waist, 36" hips, and 40" overall length. Excellent condition.

Vassar Genuine Alligator Bag

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1970: item #804659

There is a slight crease/ bulge on the bottom near one of the feet otherwise in good condition. 8" x 11-1/2"

Mod 60's Paisley and Corduroy Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1970: item #803968
VD315

Very cute 1960's Mod dress with a cotton paisley print Empire waist top and a wide wale cotton corduroy deep hunter green skirt. About a size 6-8, it measures approx. 16 1/2" across the shoulders, up to 38" bust, 33" raised waist, 22 1/2" sleeve length, 39" hips, and 33" overall length. Except for a few dents in the corduroy, it's in excellent condition.

1940's Brendelle Velvet Gown / Dress

Popular Collectibles: Nostalgia: Fashion: Apparel Pre 1950: item #803239
VD314

Early 40's silk velvet gown by Brendelle in a beautiful shade of purple with a peach satin inset in the skirt front, and satin sleeve linings. About a size 10-12, it measures approx. 41" bust, 32" waist, 43" hips, 17" waist length, and 39 1/2" skirt length. The front fastens with snaps and the attached ties, and the dress has its original velvet shoulder pads. It's in excellent condition.