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Thank you, Jonathan. And thanks for the mention of the pressed cardboard/paper hats, I have come across only a few and they amazed me when I first saw one.

If it is Lurex, which it appears to be rather than lame', it should hold up better to a patch as has been suggested.

Yes, that part of the hat is called the "tip" of the hat.

As Jonathan has mentioned, the bowler style hat did not change much over the years. The interior can often give some clues. Is the tip of the inside liner covered in thin plastic or thin paper type material? You really will not find that in older hats, I think it started in the late 1950s.

I agree, looks`1980s doing a 40s style, Korea made a lot of leather jackets in the 80s also.

That is a nice one! What is the information you are seeking? How long is it? It does look like salesman's sample corsets I have handled in the past. While some young girls wore a corset, I do not think they would need a supporting corset. Also, until adolescence, girls really did not have...

To me, it has a 1960s look to it.

It looks very much like marmot, which was popular for a time for coats and jackets. It was not an expensive fur.

Another vote for 1950's. It is a sweet blouse.

Is the zipper plastic? It looks as if it is metal to my old eyes. I see late 1950s to early maybe 1960s on this dress. The style, the acetate fabric, and the size 14 tag lead me to think this. I do not see 80's at all.

I figured out how to see all threads at the same time, but have not figured out how to make that a permanent change, I have to click the change every time I go back and forth on the Forum page. Kind of a nuisance but I can live with it.

It looks more contemporary to me. By that I mean made in the last 40 years or so. In general, the older Stetsons have the real value, those made after about 1960s not so much unless they have some special feature or provenance. Cowboy hats generally do not fetch really high prices unless...

Ruth, I am not seeing a gray bar nor am I seeing an "x". Isn't there a simple way to see all threads at once and not have to select different filters?

I don't see a way to see all the recent threads. I only see "unread" threads. And if I comment on a thread and want to go back to it, I cannot find it, as it is no longer "unread". Am I just having a senior moment or? I liked seeing all the recent threads at once, with the unread being bold...

Its beautiful. As Amanda has mentioned, I don't think it is a wedding dress. I think it is a fancy Edwardian era dress, perhaps to worn for a young woman's graduation, or a porch or garden party.

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Yes, it is indeed Ayrshire and it is a beautiful example.

You are most welcome. When you put it up for sale, would you let me know, and where?

I see 1950's n that fabric for sure. I LOVE it!

Thank you for the added photos, they are very helpful. I am going back to my assessment of this being a marriage of parts, a hat made for costume use. The crown of burnt ostrich and wire is antique and I would date it 1918-1919. That is a unique and very extreme style and that was pretty...

This is all SO interesting and educational.

Hi, Well that IS an interesting hat. It does not appear to be antique. It is not a mourning hat. As has been mentioned, a photo of the hat on a head or similar object will give a better idea of the shape. The feathers are burnt ostrich. If you can show a better photo of the interior...

I have sold vicuna coats and scarves online, and was not aware that it might be illegal. They do not have to kill the animal to get its fur, much like mohair, sheep's wool, etc. They shear the fur off of the animal. Of course, laws change and so yes look into that to be sure. I might think...

1910 - 1912 Bonwit Teller, New York Black Horsehair braid Turkish style turban with Bird Of Paradise plumes.

Welcome back, Joie!

Amazing success story for you. Its nice to know, and pretty rare these days, that really fantastic garments still make their way to a thrift store. It looks to be post WWII, very late 1940s when these Victorian inspired "passementerie" black dresses (and hats) were a rage for a few years.

My first reaction is around 1917. The skirt is a bit narrow for that time, so I thought maybe 1914, but the skirt looks a bit short for that year, although the women may have been short. Let see what others think.

That is a beautiful jacket. I am out of my element on more modern riding attire, but I might place this is the 1960s. I am sure others will chime in.

I am seeing 1970s. And boy is that cute!

The lace does not appear to be cutwork, they look like pre-made lace appliques which were then sewn to the bodice. Or it could be Guipure lace which can be sold by yard and they are not individual appliques. It is not a sheath, as it has a waist seam, and it does not quite (to me) look narrow...