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The zipper is a good clue. Very few clothing items had zippers before the late 1930s, but children's clothing makers were an early user. Both labels say the name is registered at the trademark office, but I could not find a record of either one. Maybe someone with better search skills than me...

And a link to a blog post I wrote on Pioneer Pathways: http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2013/12/26/anton-refregier-part-ii/

The author of that AAA article, Karen Herbaugh, is working on a book, I believe. Here's my favorite barkcloth:

That's an interesting pattern that I've never seen before from Beacon. The blankets and material were made just down the road from me in Swannanoa, NC. In the early 1930s the Navajo took Beacon to court (and won) over Beacon's use of images and ad copy that seemed to imply that the blankets...

I agree with Mary Jane. What a great item!

I'd like to have one of those antiques shop locating RVs!

So exciting! Thanks for your thoughts and photos, Claire.

What a great addition to your collection! Gosh, I love that label.

She posted that photo on Instagram, and I thought that is the best ever fashion photo!

That's an incredible article. Thanks for sharing it.

I think this photo is dated 1910 or so.

Or maybe that's the point - because he hasn't kept up with the times, but his look just has a old fashioned quality to it. Yes, and who was wearing a fedora in 1969? Nobody.

Cori, It could be 1920s, or 1930s. I have a 1935 catalog (not Bradley, but a sports company) that shows a very similar neck. Sports styles like this change slowly.

I've finally gotten a review posted: http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/currently-reading-sixties-fashion-by-jonathan-walford/

Carla, that's a big help! Thanks. One down...

Anyone recognize either name? Thanks so much. Lizzie

If you haven't seen it, and can stomach the first 30 minutes, most of the second half of Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's is about how they plan and execute the Christmas windows. It is fascinating. Bill Cunningham's video piece last week was on windows. He showed the Lord & Taylor ones, so...

I think the point of Katherine's garish dresses has more to do with character than history. She is the "IT" girl, and must stand out from her more conservatively dressed friends. I'll admit, this is an example where it is best to not have too much knowledge about historic styles, which...

Those are really great!

I think the label is one that came with the purchase of Pendleton fabric rather than an item made by Pendleton. That explains the lack of size and the handstitching on the label. We recently saw this same label and it did not have the wool-mark label either. Fabric stores could have had a...

Thanks everyone. I found an example of the Fashion Organizer bag on etsy and I've added photos of it to the end of the blog post.

Magda is a seriously sweet woman! Here is a post about our conversations: http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2013/11/07/conversation-with-magda-makkay/

I don't know when they started selling the fabric with the labels, but you can still buy the yardage today. The label is interesting. There is no Woolmark, which Pendleton usually used after 1964. Of course, the labels could have been in stock for years at the fabric store. Also, you don't...

So fantastic!

Oh, my gosh! Magda Makkay is still alive, living in New York. Her neighbor contacted me after seeing a post I wrote about this bag, and I just got off the phone with her. What a charming woman! She's 88 and is still making handbags in her apartment. I'll be doing a blog post about her amazing...

I was recently contacted by the son of Pat Baldwin who produced decorated cashmere sweaters in the 1950s. He was kind enough to share his mother's story. http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/pat-baldwin-sweater-entrepreneur/

I wouldn't be too concerned about the cotton, but the elastic can be a problem because the rubber sometimes breaks down. I'd limit the suit's exposure to water, and then treat afterward as Pam suggests.

If you are going to be in New York City before November 16, this is a must see exhibition. My review, with lots of pretty pictures: http://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2013/09/01/museum-at-fit-retrospective/

It looks really great. So fresh and streamlined!

Wonderful! I'm just preparing to make a jacket, and this is exactly what I've been waiting for.