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With no marks or stamps, it can be hard to tell who made this. The original base would have been on wheels, so that bottom part is a replacement. These are popular with certain collectors, but shipping costs are through the roof so you might want to try selling it locally. I might think it...

Its lovely, and looks fairly new to me. This type of bag was popular in the early 2000s.

I always called them a dance purse.

I agree it may have been her own dress. There were so many wonderful local and small boutiques in L.A. at that time. By the way I ADORE Gena Rowlands.

Jonathan gives you some good advice. If it were mine I would do some basic cleaning and leave it as is. I have never known anyone to replace a leather sweatband on an antique straw boater, and am surprised that others know people who can do that! Felt, yes, much easier to remove the band...

The outer layer looks like cotton Organdy or Organza (silk). Its stunning!

The outer layer looks like cotton Organdy or Organza (silk). Its stunning!

Are the white beads and the pearly longish beads made of glass? Or plastic? It does look 50s 60s in style, but they made these again in the 1980s and early 1990s too. Does it zip up the front or does it have other closures?

Is the book a work of fiction? I have a blouse with the label "Estella" and it dates to the 1940s. Yes, Maggie, we cross posted!

"Gone With The Wind" had a pretty good influence on American fashion for a few years in the late 30s and early to mid 40s. And even a few major Paris Haute Couture designers (like Dior) were showing dresses with bustle backs around 1938, but not influenced by the American film.

Those ads are great, Lynne, thanks for finding them. The placement of the label on the hem is not the usual place, but it is not all that weird for antique/older vintage. You can sometimes find labels sewn to the side seams further down the garment, at the waist, or even on the hem.

It looks right for 1920s to me. Is the stitching white or beige, or is it a pale green? If not dyed, then perhaps some brave soul washed this dress and the dye ran onto the label. If the stitches for the thread are linen or cotton they would take the color run differently than the silk label...

I am 99.99% sure you do not need to contact anyone with rights to Mr. John in order to use an image of a hat which is shown in a publications cover photo. You say you have asked the magazine which should be enough and that may not even be needed. It is not the hat itself, but an image of the...

It does have a costume look to it too.

That is a bit of a puzzler! And very pretty. It might be, as you say, 'Teens era. It has a bit of that Colonial Revival that was briefly popular in fashion at that time. It seems home made?

It is lovely. Reminds me of mid 19th century, with that Greek Key pattern. Can you possibly show a close up? It looks as if it is strips of silk hand sewn to a netted back? Is that the case?

Very early 1900s, first decade. I think the jet trim was an add on.

If it is regarding published photos, his estate is likely not going to have rights to those. Those would be in public domain. I am very familiar with his career, and know a private collector who bought a lot of things from his salon, including the exterior signage and interior furnishings...

I get a sense of 1890s on this one, with the wider tape trim. It could be post 1900 as well, but I just get that "feel" from it. The frogs must be silk wrapped rope, and it is common for the silk wrapping to fray and wear off over time.

That IS really cool!

Claire, How wonderful you were able to go, I am jealous but super happy for you. You always share so much with others, When is your workshop for the CSA? I am a member and would definitely want to attend and take part virtually if possible. Its funny about you hating the dead birds. I...

If not oil on canvas or oil on board, what medium are they? I agree they have a Hudson River appeal to them. No signature? Are you sure they are not prints?

Suzanne Dache, I believe, passed away several years ago, she was pretty old. I had written to her about her own line of hats (not a great success for her unfortunately) and she was very gracious. Contacting the grandson is a good idea. I do know they sold off quite a bit of Lilly's estate...

That is a beauty!

This is all quite fascinating.

Congratulations, Maggie! I cannot but share ALL the wonderful things said about you. I am honored to know you and treasure you as a mentor and friend. You have been a major force in the vintage universe.

This thread is 12 years old. I have learned a lot since then and can answer that question now myself!

Early Edwardian. 1902-1904. And beautiful!

I agree, it looks 1980s to me as well.

Photos will be most helpful to us. Can you take a few? Inside as well.