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I think it's '30s also. It's lovely.

Hi Katie - Welcome to the VFG Forum. I did a little searching and found there are a number of Lorch pieces for sale - apparently from the 1960s but didn't find much about the company. We do not have an entry in our Label Resource about Lorch. Hopefully someone here will know more about...

Welcome to the VFG, Sara. We look forward to getting to know you. You probably know that we started a Wedding Resource recently - and hope you will contribute! https://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/forums/wedding-resource/

I'm not sure it's upcycled from a tablecloth. The buttons and the details are similar to those on the 1988 Nancy Johnson dress I wore when I got married. Not a great photo but you can see the buttons and cutwork. It was made in Hong Kong. I still have it so can take a closer photo if you...

What a great coat!! The National Coat and Suit Recovery Board label was used from the mid-30s to 1960. https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/national-recovery-board/ Your coat looks late '40s to early '50s to me - Let's see what others think.

Hi Liz - Welcome to the Forums. Please feel free to ask any questions you have about jewelry in the Public - Ask Questions Get Answers Forum and if someone knows - they'll reply!

I see very early '60s - not much later than 1961.

Great article, Maggie! I have a version of the Mazer brooch - shown in the article: I have seen it with aqua stones, too. Here's mine: I love brooches!

I did a search and found this commercial website with a very good explanation of the difference between brass and bronze. I don't think I have ever had any bronze jewelry, but I have many pieces either set in brass or with brass components. . Brass has a distinctive odor. Bronze has a...

I believe RR is the maker's mark . I do not collect or know much about this type of jewelry but I will say it's a very interesting piece! It may take awhile but I would do a lot of online searching for similar pieces. Or, maybe someone here will know!

I agree with your dating and think that the "beads" might be Lucite or another type of plastic - imitating amber. Could you show us a closer photo and an interior photo of the purse, as well.

I saw him live in Honolulu a couple of times - not sure exactly when - I think in the early '80s and maybe '90s. I saw him by himself in Neiman Marcus, Honolulu - that store opened in 1998 or 1999. "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Candle in the Wind" are two of my all time favorites...

Well, then, my 3/4 sleeve idea is incorrect because by 1964 the sleeve would have been a full-length sleeve. Mid-'60s is probably correct.

Gidding-Jenny was a department store in Cincinnati. The manufacturer of the coat is Main Street. I think it might be early '60s and the sleeve may be a 3/4 sleeves - and the wearer wore long gloves. It's a fun find . I can't tell if there's a hood attached to the collar. (I could have used...

In general, these were/are not used to sleep on but decoratively in front of the "sleeping on " pillows. If the pillows were filled with down, there might be a zipped (or buttoned) plain case that covered the down pillow. You would put the lace covered sham over it.

I've never tried Orvis, Claire. Perhaps others who have can comment on which they prefer. I like Restoration better than Ocyclean.

It is lovely! Thank you for sharing it. I am not sure of the age and hope that some lingerie experts will come along!

Such a cute photo. Thanks for sharing it, Janine. (I would have guessed you were wearing the blue coat, too!)

It's probably '80s since the union tag is the one from 1974 -1994. https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/union-label/ Sizing has changed since the '80s so what was once a size 5/6 is now really small.

The shams are washable so depending on where you live, Sheryl, there are products you can soak them in before washing to try to remove the stains. If you live in the US, there is a product called "Restoration" that is available on Amazon. I have had some luck with it but it's not easy to...

Karin - You look fabulous in that coat!

They are pillow shams - covers for European size 20" x 20" pillows that are used decoratively on beds. They are beautiful and still used today.

Thank you, Maggie - I would have kept that pink coat, too!

Hi Sheryl - Thanks for sharing these lovely pieces. More people will look if you start a new "Thread" about these. Thanks!

This past weekend those of us in the US - (who go on Daylight Savings Time) - "Spring Forward" (and in November we "Fall Back." ) The date of the change is different in Europe and Australia - and maybe elsewhere. I live in Hawaii - one of two states that stays on Standard time. However -...

Fascinating! Thank you, Karin.

A few of my favorite floral pieces: Large unsigned C. 1930s enameled brooch: Rêja Fur Clip Trifari "Faux Ruby and Moonstone Cabochon" Fur Clip - 1940

I have had some success rubbing a candle on a stubborn zipper (on a handbag) that is moving but sticking. I would not use WD40. I have used a #2 lead pencil but again this is a zipper that moves and is sticky.

Please post pictures.