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Sometimes I have dyslectic fingers. Pretty amazing what they write sometimes. Marian

Boondocks: "The expression was introduced to English by American military personnel serving in the Philippines during the early years of the 20th century. It derives from the Tagalog word "bundok", meaning "mountain"." Read more: What is the origin of the term "boondocks"? | Answerbag...

1960's Aqua & Magenta Oval Print Skirted Nylon Swimsuit 11-146

Is the zipper metal or plastic? It is not necessarily a uniform; it could just be a simple day dress. IMHO most uniforms did not have flared skirts. Marian

1940's Raised Deco Leaf Design Black Corde Handbag

I have heard wider loose panels called flying panels. These could be called narrow flying panels. Marian

The fabric in the dress was popular in the 1940's. The slip/under dress looks much older, perhaps 1910's. Has anyone done a blog on how confused family reports on older clothing can be. And how to handle it tactfully when buying? I'd like to know how others handle it. Marian

1950's Champagne Lady Cotton Floral Lace & Beaded Dress, b. 40 1970's Huey Waltzer Gold Metallic Plaid Floral Print Maxi Dress, b. 40 1940's Lady Alice White Squares Navy Shirt Waist Day, b. 46 R&M Richards Karen Kwong Chiffon Dress & Beaded Jacket, b. 42

1940's Steel Cut Buttoned Moiré Pattern Taffeta Blouse, bust 34 1940's Raised Deco Leaf Design Black Corde Handbag

1940’s Sea Green Wool Crepe Skirt Suit Size 12

1960's Aloha Scenic Hawaiian Rayon Print Shirt

I, too, saw the V&A exhibit in SF and bought the book. I wonder if we were there at the same time? Thank you for so elegantly and authoritatively clarifying what I was trying to convey. Elements from a distinctive popular style return and return. Marian

The art deco time period is roughly the 1920's and 1930's. Clothing, and many other items made in subsequent decades have elements of art deco styling. You could accurately describe this beautiful dress as being made in the 1980's or 1990's with art deco decorative details. For example many...

1980's Peony Floral Print Red Shift/Lounging Dress 11-508 Sizes 12-18 1960's Waltah Clarke Hawaiian Tropical Print Nylon Tricot Lounging Pajamas 10-509

1950's Champagne Lady Dark Rose Cotton Lace Dress with Pearl and Bead Trim, 40" bust 1950's Peach Lace & Net Bouffant Strapless Formal, Size 6/8

April 17, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago www.lesliehindman.com Marian

New 1970's U.S. Navy Heavy Denim Dungeree Work Jeans 34 Waist, 34 Inseam 1956 Andrew Geller Floral Design Embroidered Satin Pumps 8AAA 1960's Gold Framed Pleated Black Rayon Faille Box Purse, 8" long, 4" wide, 3 1/2" tall 1920's Peach Silk Charmeuse Camisole with Lace and Eyelet Insertion...

I sent you a conversation. Marian

1950's Sheer Rose and Pink Organdy Floral Petals Hat http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/A-122.htm

1940's Lady Alice White Squares Navy Shirt Waist Day Dress XXL -18/20 http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/2-212.htm http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/2-207.htm 1950’s Marlene Rayon Brocade Full Skirt Dress with Plunging Neckline http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/2-501.htm 1920's...

Thank you for catching that! I fixed the link for the 1960's Vibrant Psychedelic Print Rayon Lounge Patio Dress. All of them should be working okay now.

I am no specialist on lace or its repair, but I have had passable results by laying a piece of matching or similar lace behind a hole and stitching it in with tiny hidden stitches, then trim on both sides as needed. Sometimes lace just has to be replaced. The propriet0r of: http://www.lacis.com/...

1940's Rhinestone Buttoned Sweetheart Formal Dress 46 bust, 36 waist, pale yellow taffeta http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/10-227.htm 1960's Vibrant Psychedelic Print Rayon Lounge Patio Dress Bust 48, waist 44 http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/10-226.htm 1960's Embroidered Floral...

http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/2-201.htm NEW WOT 1960's Mode O'Day Day Dress - bust 44

http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/A-123.htm 1910's large hand knit wool and mohair beret http://www.vintagevanitiesclothing.com/A-122.htm Sherbet pastels organdy petal Spring hat 1950’s GiGi Young Pastel Blue Silk Organza Full Skirt Party Dress 11-209

1950's Scattered Kite Print Full Gathered Black Cotton 31W Skirt 11-144

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The brocade is probably rayon. That old bugaboo again - weave and fiber content. Brocade could be made of silk, wool, cotton, etc. Marian

I, too, think it is 1980's. Marian

I have an Imac and I cannot see your image posts. Marian