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  1. laurenm

    Dating Childrens "Dominion Canada" roller skates

    Hi there, I was thinking 60s for these, but that's just a semi educated stab in the dark ages of fashion. Is there a way to date such things more accurately? It says "Dominion Canada Precision" on the roller. Thanks for any help, Lauren
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    Help dating crochet purse with lucite/plastic handle

    Thanks everyone. I have seen these listed as 'popcorn crochet' . Is that a 'technical' term and are there others (along with gimp crochet?)?
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    Dating help with Creeds Leather purse (60s? 70s?) and help naming closure/clasp

    I've found another possible label this was made for "charles creed" (apparantly the outfit Mata Hari was killed in was designed by his father (according to wikipedia!). Could this be the design house of this purse? I don't see him in the Label Resource.
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    Help dating crochet purse with lucite/plastic handle

    Hi Everyone, Wondering if this is 40s or 50s maybe? Thanks for any help. Lauren
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    Help dating "DO-ALL" bra

    Hi there, the union label is 70s or 80s.....any thoughts on this one? Also, what would the hooks be intended to hook into? Thanks for any help. Lauren
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    Help Dating Royal Corps of Transport Vest with Emblem and Animal pins

    Thanks Trish! No tags and buttons are plain. I guess it must be someones home made memorabilia.
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    What is this blue mark on this (60s 70s?) sheepskin jacket?

    hi Everyone, I'm wondering if this light blue mark is a dye mark/brand from the sheep. Is this unusual? Also wondering if this is 60s or more into 70s? Thanks for any help. Lauren
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    Is this a rabbit fur jacket?

    Hello! Pretty sure this is rabbit? Thanks for any clarification. Lauren
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    Help Dating MaxMara late 80s/90s? More modern? Down ski jacket

    Hi There, originally thought this was modern, but I think it might be a 90s or even late 80s? there's no cell phone pocket....I'm really unsure about this one. Thanks for any help. Lauren
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    Help Dating Royal Corps of Transport Vest with Emblem and Animal pins

    Hi Everyone, I have this vest with a Royal Corps of Transport crest and a whole bunch of brass animal pins....rhinos, tigers etc. Any thoughts on dating or if this is someones keepsake and not part of an official uniform? The Corps was formed in 1965 and disbanded in 1993. Thanks alot Lauren
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    Dating help and Fur ID for this Cossack (?) hat

    Hi, just bumping this for a last chance!
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    Help Dating/ Fur IDentification (1990s?) D'Arcy Moses Fur Coat

    Oh I see what Jonathan is saying....the Tree of Life, the 'star' thing I keep referring looks like a tree when the coat drapes?
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    Help Dating/ Fur IDentification (1990s?) D'Arcy Moses Fur Coat

    Yes Caryn, soft and short. all around the 'pieced' (?) decorative star figure and around other stars. There's an interesting article here: https://www.uphere.ca/articles/darcy-moses-big-bet
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    Help Dating/ Fur IDentification (1990s?) D'Arcy Moses Fur Coat

    Thanks Karen, sorry the photos aren't the greatest. There are areas of what I'm assuming are sheared bordering the star shape and the other inserts.
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    Help Dating/ Fur IDentification (1990s?) D'Arcy Moses Fur Coat

    Hi Everyone, I'm thinking 1990s from what I've read so far. Originally thought it was much newer but now thinking 90s? Any thoughts? Also is this sheared and non sheared and dyed beaver? Interesting bio/story on this Canadian designer! lauren
  16. laurenm

    Help Dating Scandinavian tam

    hi all, Any sense of what the dating is on this one? Thanks for any help. Lauren
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    Dating help and Fur ID for this Cossack (?) hat

    hello everyone, Looking to confirm that this is a muskrat hat? Also am I looking at a 60s hat? Would you consider this a Cossack hat? Thanks for any input Lauren
  18. laurenm

    Help dating Beaded gown....80s?

    Hi Everyone, I'm pretty sure this is 80s but just not 100% sure. Thanks for any help! Lauren
  19. laurenm

    80s or earlier on this Velvet dress?

    no labels on this. just wondering if I'm looking at 80s here or maybe earlier? Thanks for any help. Sorry for flat
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    Type of Tweed of this jacket?

    Hi there, I'm not sure which type of tweed this is....Barleycorn? Twill? Thanks for any help. Lauren
  21. laurenm

    Dating help with Creeds Leather purse (60s? 70s?) and help naming closure/clasp

    Yikes. Just realized I used “Creed’s” in the title of this post but the label is “Creed”
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    Dating help with Creeds Leather purse (60s? 70s?) and help naming closure/clasp

    Thanks Jonathan. I can't find any reference to Creed other than a perfume company.
  23. laurenm

    Dating help with Creeds Leather purse (60s? 70s?) and help naming closure/clasp

    Hi There everyone, This purse has an interesting clasp that opens when you squeeze the strap of the looped handle together. Is there a name for such a clasp? Also, not sure of dating here....thoughts? Thanks for any help Lauren
  24. laurenm

    Corset/Garter Belt/Panty Girdle? 50s or 60s?

    I've been listing these as panty girdles, but this would technically be a garter, no? I'm leaning to 50s on this one...any thoughts? Thanks alot Lauren
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    Any ideas on this screen printed cotton dress. 1993

    Don't know about construction but Jonathan's comment re: Pot Pourri (why isn't there a LOL icon??) got me thinking about that hyper feminine 80s floral trend. I wonder if it was a bit of a reaction to the cultural and fashion trend towards androgyny in the late 70s early 80s with it's punk...
  26. laurenm

    A few questions about a Skirt and Vest Hostess (?) Kay Silver outfit

    hi Everyone, I have a few questions about this set....sorry about the photos they are not great..... 1. Why is the vest so wide? The skirt has such a tiny waist and the vest seems so disproportionate? 2. What do you call this type of fabric? 3. Do I have the skirt on correctly with the pleated...
  27. laurenm

    Help dating Marlboro Classics Mens Coat

    Hi All, Any thoughts on this camel canvas-y Marlboro coat? Thanks in advance. Lauren
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