Hmmm, I'm wondering if it could be curly lamb (see karakul lamb, under Lamb-Sheep, in the VFG Fur Resource), with the longer curls of the outer fur sheared off, so that it looks like a wavy pattern left in the pelt, underneath.
Wide leg jumpsuit and cropped vest 1970s abstract floral velour ivory chiffon S 27 waist
Black velvet stripe taffeta 1950s dress full circle skirt XS 25-26 waist
Early 1950s cocktail dress black rayon crepe with ivory silk collar XS 25-26 waist
Black polka dot sheer tulle illusion...
It is a really lovely handbag! I think it might be Lucite (trademarked name for Polymethyl methacrylate), not Bakelite, since the maker's name is molded into the lid.
Are there any other fine mold lines anywhere on the bag? Bakelite can be cast (and carved), but not molded.
Bakelite is much...
I have had several similar, metal mesh evening bags with a short chain strap. Any sign that a chain may have been removed?
That style of closure is called a “gate top”.
On our website:
Late 1940s Lilli Ann coat princess bell sleeve black XS-S up to 35 bust 27 waist
1960s evening coat black brocade square rhinestone buttons M up to 40 bust
Selling via instagram:
Deadstock 1950s gloves black red-flecked knit nylon M-L glove size 7.5
1960s gloves black...
Black velvet with rhinestones and pearls 1950s cocktail dress S 28-29" waist
Black velvet portrait collar plaid taffeta 1950s dress M-L 34" waist
1980s peplum dress black velvet white satin rhinestones bow XS 26" waist
Black curly lamb fur muff 1940s-1950s bracelet ring strap
Fluffy...
Midnight blue hand-knit wool cardigan sweater 1960s Iceland star patterned yoke S
Setesdal sweater Norwegian 1950s hand-knit wool ivory black M
"Outlander" brown ivory ribbed wool belted long cardigan with hood 1970s size XS
"Ladybug" blue wool cable knit 1960s cardigan sweater unworn...
Rose pink cashmere sweater 1950s Pringle of Scotland unworn M-L
Cream cashmere sweater 1950s pastel glass beaded cardigan S-M (best for 36-40")
Oscar de la Renta 80s black velvet peplum top silver sequins S-M
Crocheted fuzzy red mohair beret hat 1950s unworn original tags
Crochet...
Fuzzy wool green hat 1960s pillbox beret gold embroidery
Fuzzy green wool hat holly berry trim Alpine felt 1960s cloche hat
Trachten style skirt Austria green wool red trim XS-S 27" waist
Mermaid dress green metallic 80s strapless gown XXS
Bright green cashmere cardigan Dalton 1960s...
Batman appliques customized leather and denim jacket 1970s XS
Navy blue suede leather 1970s maxi skirt snap front XS 24-25" waist
Green leather suede 1970s shorts hotpants zip-front S low waist 32”
Late 1960s-early 70s hippie midi dress black floral XS-S
Something by Oscar de la Renta...
So thankful for the VFG this year! As we spend more time at home these days, it's a joy to be able to "meet up" with you all on the forum!
Here's a Thanksgiving outfit that I'd love to wear, put together from my current shop inventory:
Green gold metallic brocade 1960s cocktail party dress...
Brown Astrakhan karakul lamb 1950s fur stole size XS-S
Tall crown turban hat with feathers 1960s orange green taupe velvet
Mini pillbox hat 1960s paisley velvet multicolored rhinestones
Magenta velvet pillbox hat 1960s with rhinestone butterfly brooch
Purple green print rayon jersey late 1930s dress S-M 28-29 waist
Black pink floral 1950s cocktail dress velvet trim S 26-27 waist
Taupe silk print early 1960s dress sleeveless sheath S-M 28-29 waist
Green gold metallic brocade 1960s cocktail party dress S 28-29 waist
Brown gold...
Goth girl's dream: Edwardian dressing gown black silk Chantilly lace XS-S
Vampira style! 80s-does-1950s Becky Bisoulis 80s dress draped black jersey XXS
Pleated black 1960s mini dress and palazzo pant set XS
Black lace bubble skirt dress late 1950s-early 60s M 38-40 bust 30 waist sheer...
Red brown rust leather backless halter top 70s feathers trim XS-S 32-34 bust
Chestnut rust brown cotton 1950s blouse S 36 inch bust
Mens brown alligator wallet 1940s 1950s billfold
Clip-on 1950s earrings Renoir copper modernist squares
Rayon satin 1930s scarf ascot style rust brown...
Black rayon crepe 1940s fringed cocktail dress M 38-40 bust 29-30 waist
Illusion bodice late 1950s cocktail dress black chiffon XS-S 34 bust 24-25 waist
1940s dress peplum black rayon white sequins polka dot trim M 38 bust 29 waist
Minimalist mod 1960s dress black wool A-line by Bob...
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