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Very interesting! My source states that in 1962 E. J Korvette announced that James is to design an off-the-rack-line that will retail at $50 to $200 and be label "From A Charles James Design". No mention is made of a "Charles James Shop" label.

Oh that is just a saying! "In my book" means in my experience, etc.

Its interesting. I have a record of James's business dealings over his entire career, in great detail, and no mention is made of a Charles James Shop, nor of designing men's coats. When is the coat dated to? May we see it? Possibly someone was trading off his name after his death or they...

The fabric looks like black polyester and the ruffles nylon or poly, which would place it in the 1960s to 1970s in my book. I love the style. Lets see what others say.

Looks like velour to me.

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

It can be difficult to date these beach straws exactly, but 1950s to mid 1960s seems pretty close. I have no idea about Canada post and pricing. However I would never ship a hat in an envelope, except maybe a wool cap or felt beret. And a wide brim with a crown? Never ever. Stamping it...

Brian, yes, I did mean the man in the swimsuit on the Raleigh.

While I no longer deal much in vintage denim, those deep pockets looks earlier to me.

I get an early 1970s vibe. But the elastic at the waist was not typical back then, that seems more mid to late 1980s. The label looks more 70s too. Let see what others think.

I like the man on the Triumph Tenerife bicycle! The man with the stow away bike looks a lot like the actor John Hurt. Thanks again for all these great images.

My favorite charity thrift store started a vintage rack about 2 years ago with higher prices too. But last week I found a 1930s hand embroidered cotton peasant blouse for $14.00 in excellent shape and it was not on the "vintage" rack. And last November in the same shop I found a large antique...

All 3 of your pretty blouses look 1980s or thereabouts.

Yes, I think Sunny is right. This reminds me of some of the antique Huck (kitchen) towels and even curtains I have had in the past.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Wonderful things, everyone! From my SOLD files. This 1920s bridal crown studded with wax orange blossoms, pearls and silk flowers, and silk veil.

I highly doubt this is 200 years old. I might call it a table cover or table topper, not really a shawl although it could be worn as one. And generally it is too small for a piano shawl also. It would have to be hand woven if it is 200 years old and though I cannot see an extreme close up of...

Rosie is indeed wearing all in one overalls.

Sending kind thoughts and prayers to you, Marian and your family.

That is a nice find. I agree it looks more 1960s or 1970s than 1940s. I might expect a 1940s work garment to be made of thicker and sturdier material.

Great work, Ruth! Kim, that set is wonderful.

Lynne, What a fantastic bit of research and amount of work you put into this. Congratulations on success! The only thing I might add to Yunona is that Rosebird was not actually the maker of the hat, but was a line of hats made by a hat manufacturer. Often these manufacturers had a dozen or...

From the Sold Archives, this Edwardian morning jacket.

I immediately saw the flowers in both the lining and the flower in the monogram embroidery as gardenias. I might surely think this is her jacket, with the monogram signature and the gardenias, but of course one definitely cannot state that as its true provenance without some further proof...

Yes, we would love to see it. I assume it has the Gabrielle Chanel label attached?

OMG Jonathan! The same print?

Wonderful! Looks circa 1900 to me, not sure of an exact date. LOVE the fabric!

That is a stunning gown, Claire. I might go with 1912-1913.

Oooh sounds like fun. Wish I could make it! I love Palm Springs and all the shops and old houses. Maybe in the future we can meet up. And yes, we would love to see the dress!

Miss Dior pink roses and black velvet bucket hat. From the sold archives.