Beaver is baby powder soft & weighs less than mouton. If it's mouton the coat will be pretty heavy.
Have you looked in our Fur Resource?
http://vintagefashionguild.org/fur-resource/beaver/
http://vintagefashionguild.org/fur-resource/lamb-sheep/
Amethyst
The traditional birthstone for February, amethyst is a variety of quartz that occurs in hues from a light pinkish-violet to a deep rich purple. This week we showcase vintage items of all sorts (including the quartz itself) in shades of amethyst.
Image courtesy of Labelstone on Etsy
Fresh to Etsy:
Vintage 30s Lucky Brown Tin Black Americana
Vintage 40s Blue Marbled Plastic Cigarette Case Dow
Vintage 40s Raxons Globe Trotters in India Wide Tie
Vintage 40s Wide Silk Tie Abstract Leaves
Vintage 40s Towncraft Silk Bow Tie in Box
Get the Look: British Invasion
They seek him here, they seek him there,
His clothes are loud, but never square. —Ray Davies/The Kinks "Dedicated Follower of Fashion"
Intertwined with the hit music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who and numerous other acts, the British...
Satin Doll
The VFG Fabric Resource describes satin as the name of one of the basic weaves, and also a fabric made in this weave. Owing to its silk or manufactured filament yarns and its uninterrupted warp yarn face, satin is very lustrous. Satin originated in China, and takes its name from...
Vintage 70s Rose Print Floral Voile Maxi Dress S
Vintage 50s Blue Linen Swing Jacket NOS M
Vintage 40s Blue Satin Floral Bed Jacket Quilted S
Vintage 50s High Heel Shoes 5 B Embroidered Floral
Vintage 60s Pastel Austrian Crystal Necklace
Sweethearts Colors
"Say Yes" to pretty pastels! The heart-shaped conversation candies by Necco called “Sweethearts” got their start way back in 1901, but their yummy assortment of pastel shades looks perfect for Spring 2013!
Vintage 60s Grey Toile Cotton Fabric Yardage 37 X 3 YD
Vintage 80s Floral Fabric Yardage 56 X 3 YD
Not clothing but these 50s swizzle stick men are dressed in vintage top hats & tuxes:
Lingerie To Heat Up a Cold Winter Night
Whether sultry or sweet, your vintage lingerie choices include pieces like lace-trimmed slips, luxurious nightgown and peignoir sets, robes and kimonos, pajamas (for sleeping or for lounging) and structured “bombshell” bras and girdles. These pretty...
Nina Ricci is actually an old brand:
http://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/ricci-nina/
I agree with Mary that this was most likely a gift with purchase. I can't help with the age though, sorry!
Cozy Cashmere
The soft, light and warm wool fiber from cashmere goats is a practical luxury. Cashmere sweaters (there is a must-read article on the subject here on the VFG site by Lizzie Bramlett/fuzzielizzie.com) and woven cashmere suits and coats are some of the most coveted vintage fashions...
Another clue to 60s dating: Contour Tailored refers to the shape of the shirt. It's slightly curved through the waist, it doesn't have that boxy silhouette of the 40s shirt.
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