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What keeps me from dating it to the late 30 or 1940s is the length. Unless it has been shortened from a full length dress, which I suppose is a possibility. But it does not strike me as a full length dress that has been shortened. So if that is the original length, it is an unusual length...

While I have no real idea of what the origin or date of this is, it is very similar to pouches I have had that were made in Alaska for the tourist shops. These were still being made in the 1970s, not sure how long before or after. The fur on yours resembles some kind of deer, elk or caribou...

1909!! I am surprised and amazed at those seams. Great find!

That is a very sweet and pretty dress. How great to find that in an antique store. I see a lot of late 1930s to very early 1940s in the style, however the length seems much to long for it to be from that time period. From what you describe, it would hit mid calf on the average women. That...

I see 1930s, perhaps the middle of the decade. Also wondering about the closures.

Hmmm. I agree that shortening might not be the best way to go. Also, the velvet on the bottom of the skirt might not "lay right" as far as the velvet pile goes. If the sleeves and skirt parts are not both cut in the same direction, i.e. bias/straight/upside down etc, the light will often...

I agree it might be the bottom of a bathing suit. Or what they used to call a sun suit, not for swimming, but for lounging about by the pool, on the patio, or while gardening, etc. It is SO cute! I also see late 1950s, but it could be early 1960s as well.

Oh I love that, it is very fun! The fashion time line is not the most accurate, but that is not the point, I think. I mean, look at 1983. Its Olive Oyl, with a skirt skimming her ankles!! That is really adorable.

That second item might be a woman's sanitary panty, for "that time of the month" to be worn with pads. Not sure, but I have seen similar.

Hey, I love the idea of a knitted or crocheted flying saucer hat! :hysterical: But seriously...I do!

Great post, Liza. Good for you! P.S. do you still need the wire? Sorry i forgot.....

What a lovely garment, I love the faux tassels in back. Does this actually open down the front, like a robe? Or is it sewn shut. more like a caftan? Also, what is the fabric? Is it a cotton, wool, etc? And is it textured, or smooth, etc?

From what you describe, they are indeed a type of flange effect (as I wondered about, above). In which case, ignore my above posted comments about the hems being too deep and off looking.

That is a lovely dress, and the roses print is beautiful. I can't see this as any earlier than 1930s, but will hold off on dating this one, as this is difficult without seeing/handling it in person or seeing more close up photos. What seems a bit odd to me is the way both the peplum/tier and...

Beautiful color on the dress. Looks like a brocade, to me. The raised pattern was done as part of the weaving process.

That looks very warm indeed. Can you show a button to us? What looks odd is the lining and label/labels are all the same shade of charcoal black. Usually this indicates the garment or parts of it has been either dyed or the garment was laundered and the colors ran. Is the lining a cotton...

Thank you for the added photos of labels. I still think these are all from the 1960s. Possibly one, maybe one of the blue ones, is late 1950s but it is hard to tell from just the 1 photo posted.

I also saw 1930s in this velvet jacket. No clue on the shop, but was just driving through Carmel last month and it is one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Hello, Was this estate where you found the hats located in San Francisco? Without seeing any photos of the labels, it would seem that your hats are all from California, more specifically the San Francisco area. I would be more sure once I see the labels themselves. Maison Mendesolle was an...

Hello, Thanks for sharing your finds. What is it you want to know about the hats? They look to be from the 1960s, most appear to be made for the middle aged woman of taste. Can you show the labels? Are you sure it is not Joseph Magnin (not Monin)?

I agree with Nicole on this one. I once had a set of lovely 1940s paper curtains and a friend at a University repaired them for me as a favor, using some sort of papier mache' technique. No idea how he did it.

That is a gorgeous dress. I love the oversized embroidery and the back treatment. I can see a late Edwardian influence, that column silhouette, as Jonathan has suggested. Aside from the embroidery being just oversized, the type of stitches look to be a combination of French knot embroidery...

I immediately thought of Vested Gentress also. Really darling! And a great find to have a good amount of yardage.

No idea on the artist. It does remind me a great deal of those fabulous American textiles that were coming out in the late 1940s, with designs inspired by (but not copies of) French Impressionist painters. This one has a bit of a Renoir feel to it, but of course is not his work. Are you sure...

What a great dress! Looks early to mid 40s to me, with that stylized Dirndl belt treatment at the waist. I might think it will be very difficult to find the exact dress, but I wish you good luck. One never knows!

And the Pointer Sisters!

OK, I had the almost exact same dress, the same print, same colors, and very similar style, only mine was a rayon crepe and not shiny material, and had smocking at the bosom. Bought it in 1973 at J.C. Penny or Sterns. And Jonathan must have seen me back in the day wearing it as he...

Looks like a woodpecker or road runner on there. Might be a Southwestern brand?

Seeing as the pockets are so shallow (?) as they appear in the photos with your hand, I cannot imagine anything like a compact or such staying in there securely. To me, most things would fall out when the lady bent over to get out of a car, adjust her stockings, etc. I would think that...

Blair, That is very interesting. Caryn, our fur maven, may come along and have the answer. In the mean time, I have a couple of questions. How deep and how wide are the pockets? They look rather shallow in the photo. Also, are these pockets lined, and with the same lining as the interior...