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VINTAGE Clothing & Lingerie LABEL THREAD ~ NOV 2007***CLOSED** Please do not POST labels here
The Vintage Fashion Guild is constantly updating the Label Resource, and we welcome contributions. If you have labels to contribute, we ask that you
keep in mind a few guidelines.
First, please check the Resource to insure that your label is not already included.
If your label is NOT shown there, and you feel it should be, then post an image of the label onto this thread, together with details of
(1) date of garment
(2) type of garment
(3) any information you have about the designer/label.
Try to get a clear, straight shot of the label. Please crop it to show just the label, and resize it to 200 pixils across.
Also, because of the change of the label sizes when changing to the new format, some of the old labels are grainy and hard to read. If you have one of
the labels that is in this condition, we welcome your replacement label.
By posting your label image here, you are giving your copyright assignment for the image to go onto the Label Resource. You will be credited for your
contribution.
We are always looking for new information about any of the labels on the resource. Please post here or contact me if you have information you wish to
contribute!
Concerning Use of the Label Resource
Welcome to the Vintage Fashion Guild's Label Resource. Here you'll find a large collection of vintage label images, complete with biographies and
company histories for each label.
We are working hard to make sure this Resource is as comprehensive as possible. It is a work in progress;its growth depends upon contributions of
labels, and any ommissions are due to the fact that examples of many designers' work are scarce. We welcome contributions of labels that are not
represented on the Resource.
This Resource is to be used only as an educational tool, and is not intended as a value guide. Inclusion of a label in the resource is not an
indication of value, as garments vary greatly in value depending on many factors. Another point that needs to be considered by users is that some
companies used the same label for many years, and just because the garment used on the label resource is a certain date, it does not mean that all
garments with the same label are the same date.
The labels included have been carefully researched, we have worked hard to insure that all information is correct. If a mistake should be found, we
would greatly appreciate access to your information so the Resource can be corrected.
We hope you find the Vintage Fashion Guild's Label Resource useful. We provide the Resource at no cost to the vintage community, and we are pleased
when people are able to use it. We do ask that if you use the resource or copy parts of it on another site (such as eBay) that you credit VFG in the
following way: "Information courtesy of The VintageFashionGuild Label Resource" or "Information courtesy of Contributor'sName/the
VintageFashionGuild Label Resource.
Please note that the author of the bio owns the copyright to the work, and that the copyright is assigned to the VFG. In order to be in compliance
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| posted on 24-11-07 at 02:23 PM |
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Miss Elaine lingerie label - 1950s ladies nylon bedjacket.
its the first "green print" label i have ever come across in over 10 years. they are usually gray, silver, or black.
Tiffany,
can photos be re sized in photobucket? i'm sorry, i'm so clueless about doing things like that. and i apologize if this one is too big.
yvonne
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| posted on 24-11-07 at 02:54 PM |
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Hi Yvonne--Thanks for the label...I saved it but took it off this thread because it was huge 
I don't know if photos can be re-sized in photobucket. I use adobe photoshop and am not too familiar with other ones. Don't worry about the
size--if they are too big I can shrink them. Better they are too big than too small 
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| posted on 27-11-07 at 06:33 PM |
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From a 1980's evening dress:
Designers George Gross and Harry Watt started their business in the early 1970's and are based in Australia. Their respective labels, George Gross
and Harry Who, have won more than 13 Australian fashion design awards. The George Gross line is evening wear. Harry Who designs high end day and
career wear. The G2 diffusion line is designed by George Gross and encompasses weekend and career wear at a lower price point. There are several
George Gross and Harry Watt stores in Australia.
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| posted on 30-11-07 at 06:11 PM |
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New Reyn Spooner:
late 80s with topless hawaiian lady
sorry for the size! i still havent figured out how to reduce it in PB. 
von
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| posted on 30-11-07 at 07:02 PM |
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Thanks von! I deleted the pic but did save it....
Jody thanks for the gross label and write up...got them both!
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| posted on 30-11-07 at 08:08 PM |
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another Reyn Spooner:
the shirt is NOT reverse print fabric, the pocket is mis-matched
so I thought it was older and wrote the company. got a reply that the shirt is not old, and this label was used not only 1998-2004 but on some shirts
today.
Further, he said "Generally, we receive 6-12+ new patterns a month and most of these designs are offered in limited edition"
Kane did agree to send pictures of the shirt in question to corporate office for further research.
von
vintagepretties who is trying to get some of this overwhelming pile dated and written up today
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| posted on 3-12-07 at 01:07 PM |
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Murray Arbeid from a 1990s wool crepe evening dress
Murray Arbeid from a 1980s ballgown (do we need a bio for him?)
John Bates from a mid 1970s smock dress
Aristos from a late 1960s velvet trouser suit
Aristos from a mid 1970s chiffon dress
Pierre Cardin from a mid-1960s dress suit
Radley from a mid 1970s chiffon dress
Dickins and Jones from a 1930s crepe evening gown
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| posted on 3-12-07 at 07:29 PM |
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From a 1960's men's tie:
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Yes, we'll need a bio for Murray Arbeid, Thanks!
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| posted on 5-12-07 at 03:37 PM |
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From a 1980's wide brim hat:
Philip Somerville is one of today's best known milliners and was awarded the Royal Warrant - Milliner to the Queen in 1995. Established in 1972,
Philip Somerville began as a wholesale supplier to high end department stores in London and New York, such as Harrods and Bergdorf Goodman. In 1987,
he opened his hat salon in Bond Street for private clients.
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| posted on 7-12-07 at 03:32 PM |
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Both of these labels are from the same 1960's prom dress:
Franklin Simon is another of the department stores in New York City. Mr Simon started the business in 1902 under the name Franklin Simon Specialty
Shops. The business specialized in goods imported from Europe and sold at the same price level as domestic products. The original store was a 414
Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The company eventually had several branch stores in Connecticut and Long Island.
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| posted on 7-12-07 at 08:57 PM |
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Thanks! Got them...
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| posted on 8-12-07 at 12:45 AM |
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Liz, do you have any information about Dickens and Jones?
Thanks!
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| posted on 9-12-07 at 12:48 PM |
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Oh, yes, sorry, it'll have to be a quickie - I'll try to do the Arbeid when I have some time but the Dickins and Jones is fairly basic as it was a
department store.
Dickins & Jones
London department store on Regents Street with origins as far back as 1806, but officially recognised as having operated on the Regents Street site
between 1835 and 2006. Originally known as Dickins, Smith & Stevens, it became Dickins & Jones in 1856 after Sir John Pritchard Jones became partner
in the firm. It was taken over by Harrods in 1914, and then by House of Fraser in 1959. Due to high rents in London, and the general demise of the
department store in the United Kingdom, Dickins & Jones closed in 2006 (although other branches still exist in Epsom and Richmond). The flagship
Regents Street building is being renovated and split into smaller units.
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| posted on 9-12-07 at 01:03 PM |
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thanks Liz!
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| posted on 17-12-07 at 05:39 PM |
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From and early 70's ensemble:
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Hi, I sold this Nan Parker 1950s dress and thought it might be helpful to post the label for anyone else who comes across this label. I always check
here for help and really appreciate it being made available. Linda
This is the info I received from the grand-daughter of the
owner. She purchased the dress and had seen my inquiries about the label on the eBay vintage forum. It was very nice of her to volunteer this
information. My grandfather, Herman Millman, started in the garment
industry as a teenager, sweeping floors for a dress
manufacturer. A year or two later, the owner hired him as a
salesman. In 1940, at the age of 26, he bought the company
and re-named it Nan Parker. It was named for his daughter (my
aunt), Nancy. The prior owner's last name was Parker. Hence,
Nan Parker. Nan Parker made high-end (i.e. quite expensive, but
not designer couture) women's dresses and sold primarily to
upscale department stores such as I.Magnin, Saks & Bullocks
Wilshire. The factory and showroom were located on Broadway
in Downtown Los Angeles. The business was very successful,
but my grandfather found the labor unions increasingly difficult
to work with. In 1953 he decided to close Nan Parker and retire.
So long story short, Nan Parker dresses were high-end garments
manufactured in Los Angeles from 1940 to 1953. Hope that
helps!
Samantha Millman
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| posted on 29-12-07 at 01:59 PM |
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That's fascinating, Linda. Thanks for posting it.
Do you still have her email address?
Lizzie
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| posted on 29-12-07 at 06:10 PM |
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Yes, I have her email address. You can ASQ me through my ebay account - lubbockorleaveit and I will send it to you. Linda
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| posted on 29-12-07 at 08:40 PM |
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Thanks Linda. I LOVE getting this type of thing for the Resource!
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I've been stashing label pics in a file on my computer marked VFGtags for months! Finally a bit of time to get some posted. This is from a wild early
70s minidress.
SynthesizingFrom the book "California Casuals", Krist Gunderson emigrated to the US in 1904. He literally had one dime to his name when he landed in
NYC - the loaf of bread he bought lasted 3 days until he found a job. By the early 1920s, he was doing very well on the road selling dead stock
dresses obtained from a wholesale suppier. In 1925, he borrowed $1500 to start his own dress business, called Lady Alice, a casual line. Next came the
Lil' Alice junior line. Carolyn Perena was their head designer beginning in about 1930, and was know for her resort wear, which was "colorful
casual, comfortable, and Californian". The Lady Alice and Lil' Alice lines were phased out by the 1960s and replaced by three lines: Alice, for
casual and career styles, Krist for dressy looks, and Alice Polynesian for play and lounging clothes.
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I don't have background on these, but... This is from a 50s full skirted casual cotton dress
VFG has a similar Stanley Blacker label, this one is slightly different - from a 60s or 70s tweed sport coat
This is the original hangtag from a NOS 70s poly jersey day dress by Bleeker Street. VFG already has the interior label.
Two different tags from Cabdy Jones California. I think this one is earlier. From a early 70s satin maxi sundress
And a later 70s boho type lacy muslin maxidress.
A Catalina tag VFG doesn't have, from a late 50s knit swimsuit.
I'll add another installment when I can.
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From a late 1920's or very early 30's silk kimono robe:
From a pair of silk pajama pants:
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| posted on 4-1-08 at 06:47 PM |
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There's one very similar to this one up, but this one has the size on the tag, so maybe you still want it?
from a men's 50's shirt:
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An update to the Talbot's bio. "In 2008, Talbot's closed its children's and menswear divisions."
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| posted on 5-1-08 at 10:14 PM |
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thanks!!
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From a 1940's dress:
David Jones is Australia's oldest department store, and the oldest department store in the world still trading under its original name. The store
opened in Sydney in May of 1838 with the best and most exclusive goods available. By 1887, the expanded store had a mail order business and also sold
furniture. By 1899, the company had started manufacturing its own goods to combat the high cost of imports.
In the 1920's, the company built its huge flagship store far away from Sydney's retail center. When it opened in 1927, this grand department store,
which remains the flagship of the company to this day, single-handedly moved the hub of Sydney's retailing to Hyde Park.
During the years of WWII, David Jones continued in business despite rationing, difficult times, and loss of staff to the war effort. In 1947, David
Jones brought Sydney out of the post-war doldrums with Paris-style fashion parades. Pierre Balmain had the women of Sydney enthralled, and one year
later came the collection of Christian Dior's famous 'New Look', the first time Dior had ever shown outside Paris.
The company expanded to 20 stores in the years after the war, and is now an Australian national chain with 35 stores all over the country.
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Hi Jody,
great info on DJ's (as us Aussie's call it) but I suspect your opening date is 1838, not 1938
I love their Sydney Elizabeth street store (the one next to Hyde Park) IMHO it's the most beautiful department store in the country - all marble and
chandeliers, well dressed door men and a grand piano! I always buy my MAC make up from them when I'm in town.
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| posted on 16-1-08 at 02:33 AM |
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Another Arrow label! On a men's late 50's loop collar shirt~
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