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Since this dress is not at all "typical" of what I think of as Vionnet, I just did a search and discovered that the first collection under the Madeleine Vionnet label in 67 years was issued in 2007. Vionnet closed before WWII: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_Vionnet The dress...

You have to click on Post Reply and then post the photo from your computer. If it's too big it might not show. Linn

Do you have a photo of it that you can post? Linn

Here'a a cheerful Lucite songbird set in Sterling: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20626/Jelly-Belly-Sterling-Bird Reverse Carved Lucite Bird: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20421 NFS - yet! A great feather pin: Linn

I have one further question/comment about this dress and zipper. The patent trademark info given above calls the 1946 patent: SLIDE FASTENERS INCLUDING SLIDE FASTENERS MADE FROM NYLON PLASTIC. Plastic and nylon are not the same material. I have been assuming that the nylon zippers produced...

I'm enjoying seeing everyone's trees and homes, too. I'm not doing a tree this year but I am planning on putting out my miniature shoes - just got them out and will be playing them in a little while. Here are two photos of my tree from a couple of years ago: Many of the ornaments...

Karin - The dress is lovely and you look wonderful in it. I've never seen "The Girl of the Golden West" (As it's called in the US) - lucky you - except for the white-out part! Linn

Great blog - Amanda and an interesting story about the wedding gown. Linn

Maybe (solid) pants? It has sort of an après ski/winter resort late '60's early '70's look to me. Linn

I am waiting for Melanie on the zipper history but I have a sense the this dress is earlier rather than later. If Waldes zippers were not used before 1946 then it cannot be earlier but my first thought when you first posted was late '30's- early '40's. If 1946 is the earliest it can be then...

I thought this might be a brocatelle but cannot find an image to support this. I do want to point out that satin and twill are not the same weave. They are both "basic" weaves - along with the "plain" or "taffeta" weave. Here are some definitions: Plain...

Maybe it's for Cherubino, in "The Marriage of Figaro!" Or another famous "trouser" role. I think opera makes perfect sense! Linn

I can see where it sounds like it from the dictionary, but it doesn't look like matelassé to me - but I don't know exactly what it is. All the matelassé I've ever seen is quilted. Here's an example of matelassé bedding- this would be a throw or comforter: I keep wanting to say...

Pretty dress, Nicole! It's very possible that these dresses with right hand openings/closures were made for lefties - or maybe as Jen (Laughingmagpie) suggested someone sewed the left seam and said - oops - forgot the zipper! Linn

Black Crepe \'40\'s Dress I've shown this dress before. There are no tags. The zipper is on the right side but in this case there is no question which side is the front. Photos have been lightened to show detail. Since I took these pictures I added a snap to keep the front "closed."...

You look terrific, Karin! Glad you figured it out. I am going to start a new thread showing the black crepe dress that I own with the zipper on the "right" (hand) side! Linn

I was fortunate to see that exhibit last May - thanks for pointing out this example! Linn

I see late '30's also and agree it's probably been shortened and think the buttons and the half-belt might go in the back. I do have a dress from the '40's where the zip is on the right - which is pretty unusual but I am sure that is the correct side as worn. Linn

Thank you for sharing those links! That was really fun. Linn

It's great!!!! Thanks for sharing it. Linn

Back "then" there were rubber boot type galoshes that went over your shoes or you wore big rubber boots over your flats and carried your heels with you.... I wear mostly flats with my vintage '50's clothes but fortunately there's no need for boots!:sunshine: Linn

Hi Eileen - I definitely will do that! Linn

At Louise's recommendation I purchased the book. It is every bit as delightful as she said! I would love to see photos of any Horrockses anyone has in their collection or had at one time. I'd love to own one - or several. Love them. Linn

Thanks, Eileen - I edited my post to correct my typo. Linn

The Balenciaga exhibit will be at the De Young in SF from 3/26- 7/4/11. I hope to see it!!!! Linn

This is what I call an "Atomic Brooch" - C. 1950's. Linn

I am not getting "atomic" from it either. I think of this type of print as atomic: I think that originally the term referred to prints that reminded people of the atomic blasts - so patterns that radiated but has come to mean mid-century abstract patterns. I did a VERY quick search and...

Perfect for gifts or to wear during the Holidays and all yer long! Available at Linn's Collection on Ruby Lane. Wonderful 1940's Retro Bow Bracelet by Mazer: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20631/Mazer-Retro-Ruby-Rhinestone-Bow Boucher Retro Style Bow Brooch with Amethyst...

Maggie, Terrific - as always! Happy Holidays! Linn

Available at Linn's Collection: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20615/Swank-Vintage-Sterling-Moonstone-Cufflinks Swank Cufflinks: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20608/Dolan-Bullock-Rolled-Plate-Stud Dolan and Bulluck Rolled Gold Cufflink and Stud set: Linn