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Ahhh, likely so! I just saved them down and will try one more time. If this doesn't work, hopefully Fbook will be a way for you to see them. I apologize for this being so much trouble :duh2:

I uploaded them to my SHESABETTIE! Facebook page so I hope you can see them this way. I'm not sure why I can't upload any photos. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.256651334373205.59057.123517991019874&type=1

Thanks for your reply, Brenda. The images are on my desktop and not online. I will try to attach them again using the "upload a file" button in this reply box. I tried uploading them twice, but when I went back to see the post, they did not show up. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong.

Hello lovelies! I haven't posted in a while, but I have something special to show you and a question for you experts. These 1940s silk peep-toe wedges are gorgeous! AND they are my size so I am very excited! However, they need to be cleaned and my local shoe repair shop is not experienced in...

Well, thanks so much for the confirmation that my instincts were good! That was what I was thinking, too. It is so very very pretty and I tried it on last night and it fits (eek!) so I may have to show it off a few times before offering it up to another lucky lady :-) Thank y'all ... I...

I see 1970's bohemian or prairie-style gown.

Hello friends! Found this gorgeous lace blouse today. Instinct says 30s - 40s, but I am really not certain at all. No tag except one along the interior back neckline that reads, "Made in Belgium" in red. Hand finished. No flaws...

Ah, thanks for the help Linn! I will set up a PhotoBucket account so I can more easily attach multiple photos in the future. There are additional labels so I will look at them more closely and confirm what I learn. But it sounds very likely early 60s is correct. Thank you all for your...

Thanks for both of your replies. Actually, the fabric is not a boucle texture, but more of a "furry" wool texture. I agree. The straight and shorter length of the bodice and the buttons made me think 60s, but the capelet seemed more 50s. Perhaps it was an "evolving trends" piece! I am going...

Also, I am trying to attach a photo of the back, but cannot figure out how to attach another photo or attach more than one at a time. Suggestions? Thanks.

Hi everyone! I came across this beautiful coat this past weekend at a local consignment shop. I was thrilled to see that it was a Lilli Ann label. Although the label itself leads me to believe it is late 50's to early 60's, the style with the large collar seems more 40's to 50's to me...

Thanks for your response, Nicole! I agree with you and was thinking the same thing. What made me hesitate was when last night, as I was hand washing some button down blouses from the same sale, the iridescent color of the faux mother of pearl buttons started to wash off! Do you have any...

How best to clean a 30\'s-40\'s Silk and Lace Bias-cut Nightgown? Picked up a GORGEOUS!!! 30's-40's silk and lace bias-cut nightgown at an estate sale yesterday. Slipped it on last night and it fits awesome so I'm keeping it! However, it needs to be cleaned. Would it be okay to hand wash...

Well, I have good news for you all ... and it looks like our friends, Ludi and Ann, were correct about the alcohol! That did the trick and I was able to remove the masking tape with very minimal damage to the silk velvet. I documented my process so you may all have the benefit of my research...

The dress has been in the freezer for several days and the tape doesn't appear to be losing its grip! Guess it's time to move on to plan b. Should I apply the alcohol to a q-tip and dab directly onto the tape or apply to the backside of the velvet on the interior of the dress? I will test an...