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Too amazing for words.

On the Vintage Traveler blog: https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2016/03/15/serbin-of-miami-by-marianne-serbin-friedman/

Interesting how they are folded into butterflies. Nice!

I have a few...

And one more:

Just saw this, and WOW! is the right word for it.

I've got some serious scarf envy going on right now, so right back at you: Swiss snow sports in wool. Helsinki 1952 Olympics Vera, early 60s Southern California, 1950s 1970s Vera: The official scarf of the Vintage Traveler. At first glance this looks early 60s, but it is...

Liza, I may be going as soon as Saturday, depending on the weather. I'll let you know.

Incredible! I may have to venture into Atlanta for this one.

Amanda, thanks so much for posting the link. This was actually a paper that I presented at my regional Costume Society of America symposium this week, but I could not resist sharing it on my blog. When One puts that kind of work into something, one has the urge to overshare!

I've never seen a Lanz label without the words "Lanz Salzburg" or Lanz Original". I know this looks late 40s, but couldn't it be a bit earlier, say 1935ish, especially with that snap and hook closure?

How fantastic! I got an email from the developer of the site and I immediately recognized the diary as yours. It's really fun.

I was afraid of that, as they are in a closed group. Anyone really interested in novelty prints ought to ask to join Novelty And Border Print B/S/T.

Melanie, that sounds fantastic. Here's a link to my blog post about the fabric which includes close up shots. https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/an-engineered-novelty-print-1950s/

It is an engineered print for a circle skirt. Ski themed.

Thanks so much, to both of you, and thanks for the link to SDC, Deborah.

Now why could I not see that???

Can anyone read this well enough to tell what language is being used? It is stamped on the edge of a piece of 1950s fabric, and it came from the UK.

These are so wonderful, and I'm glad they now reside safely with you. Those girls in their bloomers! Please talk with Cousin Nancy as soon as you can. I inherited a box of photos several years ago and they sat untouched until one day I decided to take them to my grandmother for help with...

There is usually a marketplace, but it is mainly books. Several years ago I bought some very nice 1918-1920 sewing pattern magazines. There is also a silent auction which is also mainly books, but there are always a few vintage clothing pieces. The seminars are open to non-members, but there...

Pendleton was an early adopter of the Woolmark, and they were using it by the fall of 1964. Colors and collar size might give some more clues. Can you post photos?

I did a blog post several years ago with a bio of the designer and some photos: http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2010/08/27/designer-sayde-weinberg/

1940s sweater with sailfish motif

The safety pin bag just went for $1000, plus $230 buyer's premium. The Vionnet does seem to be missing from the Live Auctioneers site.

What fun! Thanks for sharing.

Ruth, thank you for the post. I loved seeing these, even if they are not in my budget!

That is a spectacular sale. Here's the full catalog. Preview starts today. Someone go and buy me something! http://www.swanngalleries.com/3dcat/2360/

I found your underdrawers in both the 1946 and 47 Von Lengerke & Antoine catalog. Von Lengerke & Antoine was in Chicago, and was owned by and carried the same merchandise as Abercrombie & Fitch. I think this is pretty much when yours were made, though chamois underdrawers are also listed in my...

Okay, I did a search for United Carr Dot Snappers and they were first used in 1938. My amended guess is that these date from the late 30s, through pre-war 40s.