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Cool! Hope the OP comes back

There is something called nap loden, which is brushed, though I'm not sure if it's fulled or not.

I learned something here too. A new one on me. I recognise the type of fabric, but didn't know its name. Thanks MS :)

I think it may be an unusual kind of plissé.

I suspect the flower power pattern is what will sell it, rather than the brand. I love these 1960s patterned towelling robes - I bought one recently. They aren't super common, but I don't know how desirable they are (except to me!). Suggest you look for 60s floral terry robes or beach/pool side...

Wow! If I find one I'll definitely let you know.

Interesting. I don't think I've seen it. But I will keep my eyes open (I'm in the UK). Do you know what RMHO stands for?

The scene you've shown in close up looks like The Fox and The Stork from Aesop's fables. Perhaps there are other stories too, or perhaps its all about The Fox and the Stork - we'd need to see more close ups of the individual scenes. http://www.read.gov/aesop/016.html

Given the 'coin operated' label info - to me it now seems likely that it's from around 1972 rather than earlier. If others had thought earlier 60s, it would have shown that this particular label wording was already in use, prior to the 1972 guidelines to manufacturers I discovered - see the...

I also don't see empire line here, it does look to fall on the waist not above it, but it having originally been longer is a good thought. But I can't figure out a date either. If not for the labels and pinked seams, I'd have thought it quite modern.

It's a lovely dress. I hope someone else weighs on dating.

Hmm I'm not sure - let's see what others say on date. Are you that is a metal zip - eg metal teeth? It looks like a nylon zip to me in the pictures.

Given what I've discovered above, I'd be very interested to see your garment and have it dated.

I did a bit more research. A good tip for researching labels is to google the exact text of the label in quotes. You will then usually find other examples of the label, and possibly sites discussing the label. So by googling: "do not use petroleum solvents or the coin operated method of dry...

Here's a thread about people reminiscing about coin-op dry cleaners (there's a forum for everything isn't there :) !) http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?39953 It doesn't say anything about the labels, but peoples first memories of the machines are in the 60s. I imagine...

Here is the thread you recall: http://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/coin-operated-dry-cleaning.39965/ However there's nothing conclusive on the date of that wording. As in that thread, if you show the garment it can be dated by other methods

You are quite correct that CITES rules apply only to international trade. However all countries that are signed up to CITES have domestic laws that are at least as strict as CITES regarding sales within the country, and in many cases the country's own laws are stricter than CITES. Therefore if...

You may with to see my reply to this other thread regarding Vicuna. http://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/oxxford-clothes-vicuna.58835/#post-587164 I'm not overly familiar with USA endangered species laws. However from what I do know, the likelihood is you can't sell any CITES Appendix...

I think it's a fine knit, rather than a weave. Reminds me of crazy paving.

There's a bit of information online about Arthur Vokins of 23 Baker Street. He is placed at that address by reliable sources, in 1887, and, 1894 - 1985. It's not clear whether he was there earlier, but he may have been. See...

Please be aware that Vicuna is now an endangered species, and so there are legal issues with selling clothing made from Vicuna - even if it was made a long time ago. Most Vicuna is on Appendix I of CITES, the most controlled, and so the controls in place are the same as, for instance, leopard...

White lucite and gold-tone metal in this bracelet Chunky Toledo bracelet with mother of pearl effect lucite

1960s Faux fur hat by Panda Size Small

Victor Costa 1980s silk ball gown Size S 1970s black suede with tan trim by Suede & Leather craft Ltd Size XS-S

Make sure that you uncheck 'search this forum only' Eg if you go to search from this thread, that box will be ticked, which means you are only searching the 'Public Information Center' forum and not any others. That may be why you are getting no results.

Whether you need gift ideas, or party bling for yourself, I've some 1950s and 60s jewellery now available on Etsy 1950s brooch and earrings with purple and lilac stones in original box c1960s Chunky Toledo bracelet with mother of pearl effect lucite 1950-60s necklace in pastel green |...

I've seen a few burberrys items shown on these forums with that kind of size label with an order number, and we have speculated that it might be a custom order piece from Burberry, where the customer requests certain specifics, eg long rather than standard, and the garment is made for them. So...

I wondered about Fortnum and Mason too, but decided against. F&M don't actually sell clothes. Apart from food, which is what they are famous for, they only sell accessories, homewares and beauty products, but not dresses. Possibly they used to sell women's clothing, but I couldn't find any...

Hi Danny Nice jacket. I think 70s, not 60s? but others may see differently. We can't offer pricing advice here, because there are so many variables to consider, eg a seller with a track record and an established shop can often get a better price than a new seller, and there are many factors...

I have a couple of Amethyst Orchid pieces to show. 1950s brooch and earrings with purple and lilac stones in original box 60s crochet dress handmade in lilac fan-stitch S/M And one Oak Buff and Cashmere Rose offering: 1960s zip-front dress in retro floral print M/L