Monday, December 20, 2010

Holiday Break



Dear readers,
We'll be taking a holiday break for the next 2 weeks, but we'll be back after the new year with more vintage details for you. We wish each and every one of you a blessed and safe holiday season and our best wishes for a wonderful new year!

Jody and Pam

Friday, December 17, 2010

Vintage 70s Black Lace Girdle

A 70s black lace vintage girdle has a zipper front closure.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

1940s Black Crepe Dress

Buttons decorate the center front and pocket edges of this 1940s dress with an unusual bust treatment.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Vintage Linen Chrsitmas Tea Towel

A vintage linen Christmas tea towel is signed by designer Tammis Keefe.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

1940s Rayon Swing Dress

The bottom of the U neckline on this 1940s swing dress has smocking stitches for fullness through the bust.

Monday, December 13, 2010

1960s Peignoir Set


A vintage 60s pink peignoir is accented by a large self fabric bow at the neckline.

Friday, December 10, 2010

1950s Full Skirted Party Dress

The bodice of this 1950s party dress is fashioned of swirls of ribbon sewn to a chiffon base fabric.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

1940s Sheer Black Nightgown

A 1940s nightgown has a T back construction.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

1960s Banff Beaded Sweater

This 1960s lambswool sweater by Banff was heavily decorated with beads and sequins in Hong Kong, where all the best hand beading was done at the time.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Vintage 50s Black Hat

A vintage hat has an accordion pleated grosgrain fringed ribbon accent at the front.

Monday, December 6, 2010

1950s Wool Wiggle Dress

The wool fabric of this 1950s wiggle dress is woven with tufts of orange wool in a diamond pattern.

Friday, December 3, 2010

1960s Jeanette Alexander Cocktail Dress

A 1960s dress has small puffs of raised fabric surrounded by silver metallic threads.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

1960s Malcolm Starr Evening Gown

The belt buckle of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown is completely covered in sparkling rhinestones.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Vintage 70s Gunne Sax Lace Gown

A 1970s dress has a large lace flounce bodice and a high collar.