Late 1940s/Early 1950s Rayon Novelty Print Dress & Jacket Set, Small
1950s Sculptural Fur Felt Mini Hat with Leather Bow
1950s Patio Circle Skirt with Silver Metallic Trim, 28" Waist
Kenneth Cole Leather Wingtip Ghillies, US Size 6 1/2 M
1980s Silver Metal and Enamel Artisan Collar Necklace
1960s Goldstrom Metal Strip Handbag
1980s Lisa Jenks Sterling Silver and Citrine Link Bracelet
Pair of Antique French Steel Cut Shoe Buckles
From Ranch Queen Vintage Archives
1960s Beaded Clutch Evening Bag
1990s Garolini Metallic Leather Pumps
1980s Bespoke Suit by Jack Taylor Beverly Hills, 44 R
St John Collection Military Style Knit Skirt Suit, Small
1980s Mary McFadden Couture Metallic Ribbed Silk Suit, Medium
1950s Textured Rayon Skirt Suit, Medium
1960s Silk and Lace Cocktail Skirt Suit, Small
1960s Museum Replica Portrait Medallion
Mid-Century Bell Trading Post Copper Kachina Cuff
1994 MOMA Tribal Warrior Metal Brooch
1940s Brass and Rhinestone Clip-on Earrings
Slouchy Tie-Dye Cotton Overalls, Small to Medium
Streets Ahead Handcrafted Leather Western Belt, 26" to 30" Waist
Loose Fit Floral Mixed Print Rayon Crepe Dress, Medium
Romantic Floral Rayon Maxi Dress, Small
CP Shades Loose Fit Velvet Tunic or Dress, Small
1980s Betsey Johnson Tulle Maxi Crinoline, New w/hangtag, Up to 34" Waist
1940s Women's Stetson Wool Felt Fedora, Small
1980s/90s High-Waisted Light Wash Denim Jeans, 26 x 31
1990s Slouchy Tie-Dye Cotton Bib Overalls w/Adjustable Ties, Small to Medium
1960s Sequin and Floral Appliqué...
My first thought is to contact the Beverly Hills Historical Society to see how they might be of assistance. They have online galleries where images of your collection and a business bio may find a permanent online home, and they surely have archives documenting the businesses of Beverly Hills...
1980s Metal Mesh Convertible Clutch to Shoulder Bag
1960s Petit Point Clutch Bag with Matching Coin Purse
1960s Faux Pearl Evening Clutch Bag
From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives...
1960s Velvet Evening Clutch Bag
1960s Crystal Evening Clutch Bag by Walborg
1980s Bespoke Houndstooth Sport Coat by Jack Taylor 42R
1980s Bespoke Glen Plaid Suit by Jack Taylor 44R
1950s Hickey-Freeman Custom Wool Gabardine Blazer 48L
1940s Whiting and Davis Metallic Mesh Evening Bag
1950s Beaded and Floral Petit Point Handbag
Art Deco Embroidered Silk Mesh Fringed Shawl
1950s Silk Bubble Dress, Small
1950s Hand-Crafted Caron of Houston Floral Appliqué Purse
1980s does 1940s Rayon Peplum Dress by Carole Little, Medium
1970s Deadstock Embroidered Suede Boho Boots, Size 7.5 US
Personally, I'm not really into ironing for hard creases unless it's a pleat, so I can easily avoid iron use. Steaming is far gentler on fibers, and doesn't scorch or leave shiny marks as an iron can on rayon, etc. Sorry, I have no recommendations for a great steam iron.
I swear by Jiffy...
From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives...
1960s Barkcloth Caftan by Loungees for Bullock's Wilshire
1960s Home Sewn Hippie Caftan
1970s Waltah Clarke Faux Batik Print Caftan
I LOVE Caftans! Predating the Roper Romp, I was a member of a social group called the Caftan Society. We would plan...
1980s Nina Arjani Stamped Leather Belt, Small to Medium
1990s Liz Claiborne Leather Belt, Small to Medium
1990s Streets Ahead Handcrafted Studded Leather Western Belt, Small
1980s Ultra-Wide Soft Leather Sash Belt, Small
1990s Luc Benoit Embossed and Studded Suede/Leather Belt, Small
1950s Fancy Velvet Bolero Vest with Dingle Balls(!), Bullock's Wilshire, Small
Genuine Astrakhan Montera Hat, Extra Small Size
1970s/1980s Gucci Interlocking G's Patent Leather Belt, Fits 25-30" Waist
1980s Slouchy Acrylic Pullover Knit with Metallic Whirlpool, Small to Medium
American company trademarks can often be found online. The government site can be tricky to use, but Justia and Trademarkia are good sites for novices. From a quick search, it appears that Pendleton began using this simplified label with just PENDLETON in serif font/all caps around 2006 and is...
1980s Ralph Lauren Wool Cardigan, Hand Knit in Great Britain, 36" Bust
From the Ranch Queen Vintage Archives...
1970s Wool Plaid Sport Coat, Polo by Ralph Lauren
1980s Women's Tall Leather Ralph Lauren Riding Boots
Not Ralph Lauren, but in the spirit of...
1970s Wool Houndstooth Newsboy...
No idea.
I have a collection of 1920s-1970s Sears and Montgomery Ward catalogs and checked the ones I currently have on my desk... Here's a shot from a 1941 Sears catalog using alpha sizing for men's robes with corresponding numeric sizing in parentheses. Whether or not that dual sizing...
1990s Suede and Leather Embroidered Rocker Jacket, Medium
1940s Wool Crepe Coat with Genuine Fur Trim, New with Store Tag, Small
1950s Wool Bouclé Coat with Beaver Collar, Medium
1960s Textured Black Velvet Maxi Coat, Small
1980s does 1950s Wool Swing Coat with Soutache Trim, Medium...
Your gorgeous garment is not technically a robe. It's known as a Chinese Surcoat, meant to be worn over other garments as outerwear.
If you want to do a deep dive, this is an excellent resource for learning about the history of Chinese garments, with a chapter devoted to surcoats and their...
While alpha labeling may have been adopted for use in the UK in 1997, Sears and other brands and countries had been using it - mainly for men's garments - for many decades prior. We will look into the dating for the Pringle label in question, and thank you for bringing it to our attention.
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