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My first thoughts are the same as Mary's - looks like an Ikat but could just as easily be from Guatamala as S.E. Asia.

They are wonderful! Thank you for posting this.

That does look fun!

This is a very "typical" '40's Retro Style brooch. It is similar to this one that I have listed on RL - although mine is marked Sterling: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20639/Sterling-Retro-Floral-Brooch

Late '50's or early '60's.

I'd date it to the "50's - sort of an "Atomic" brooch! That one piece closure was first used in the mid to late '40's.

This one looks '40's to me.

Good - I'm glad it's accurate!

Yes - there is a difference. Here's one online conversion chart: http://www.onlineconversion.com/clothing_womens.htm Nicole will probably weigh in if it's not accurate.

It is not the American Worth line label either - which is in our Label Resources at the link that Nicole gave above.

I agree with Hollis on this. Very late '40's to early '50's. I have seen zippers on the right - in fact I have a '40's dress with a zipper on the right but I agree it's unusual. I don't think the buttons go down the back but try it on that way and see what you think. Also agree it had a belt.

Karin - See if the buttons are cold are warm. If they are cold they are glass. You can touch the button to your lips and should be able to tell if they are warm or cold.

Maggie- Thank you so much for sharing this site. It's wonderful!

Gorgeous! Thank you so much for showing this to us.

Welcome - We look forward to your posts.

Jen - I LOVE those shoes - especially the Bruno Magli and the pink and white heels - of course they are NOT my size. :(

I think it's very early '60's. Dress lengths were shorter in the early '60s' than the late '50's although as Anne said since it is homemade the original owner could have been short!

I agree with '60's and oh, oh so Joan.

I really enjoyed reading that! Congratulations, Jody!

LOVE it! I have a small paper doll book collection that I adore! Congratulation.

Not sure I agree about a necklace - sometimes they can detract rather than add. I do agree that her make-up is underwhelming - her hair is "meh" to use a new favorite word - and the dress does not fit her well. I think she needed some really strong makeup and upswept hair. When I looked at...

I agree with Polyester knit and I think it's '70's.

I don't speak or read German but I think handarbeit means handmade and Mod. Ges. Gesch is a term for "patented" or registered. It was used in jewelry and other products. Love the shoes!

There are two ways that you can load a photo. One is as an attachment on a new post - at the bottom left. You will not see it in preview mode but IF it is not too large - it will attach. It you want to attach to an ongoing "thread" then click on Post Reply and a new window will open. The...

I'll start with this Napier Shamrock brooch: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20408/Luck-Irish-Napier-Shamrock-Brooch Also perfect to wear on St. Patrick's Day - Weiss Earrings: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20570/Weiss-Green-Tourmaline-Rhinestone-Earrings Green...

Getting in at the last minute: For FIrst Lady Michelle Obama who loves vintage brooches: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20598/Unsigned-Regency-Mabxe9-Faux78-Pearl For Eleanor Roosevelt: 1940's Monet Sterling Fur Clip...

The only barkcloth item I have is this dress which I did not try on and is a little too small in the hips. It also has an almost thigh high slit on the side. I will probably sell it when I get around to it: I found it at a Show here in Hawaii and although I measured it - I don't think...

I don't think too many of "us" have 23.5" waists now, Julie - maybe back in high school! I'm looking forward to seeing Josette's skirt in full, too.

I came accross a blog about barkcloth that shows a wonderful circle skirt - and some other great pieces of fabric! http://www.colettepatterns.com/blog/vintage-details/barkcloth You also might be interested in looking at Full Swing's website. They manufacture reproduction barkcloth and...

I agree that it's barkcloth - and would also like to see the skirt! Julie - love the skirt you sold. I've looked at barkcloth skirts a few times at shows but they are usually pretty heavy and therefore too "warm" for here.