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I have some suspicion that it was acquired by JC Penny based on the change in owners of the building in Camden but I couldn’t find proof of that @Ranch Queen Vintage maybe a good label to add for the department store project

One more tidbit during lunch break :)

It was a Philadelphia department store that subsequently opened another location in Camden, NJ I see lots of ads from the 20s and 30s. Will get you more tonight after work

I agree with Ruth. I don’t think this is the maker of the dress

Herman Marcus was a women’s apparel manufacturer and sales executive who according to his obit “was pivotal in putting Dallas on the fashion map… In 1957, Marcus founded Herman Marcus Inc., which made women’s dresses. He sold the business in 1979 to Southwest Apparel Inc.” I have researched this...

It’s Fontayne She was a model turned designer I am heading to work but will post more tonight

Oh how I wish I could go see it!

Arthur L Johnson Co was a sporting goods store selling golf, tennis etc apparel. Later on, they expanded to other clothing. The first record I see is from 1909. The store was in downtown Boston on 180 Devonshire At some point after the 80s, it was acquired by another big name in the Boston...

Just wanted to share the labels Barbara sent me. I love them. Still trying to figure out how to frame or display them but thought you may enjoy them.

From a quick search, Stella Long was one of the best known Melbourne milliners during the 1950s and 1960s. I am not a hat expert but your hat looks newer to me, perhaps 70s. Barbara @Rue_de_la_Paix is our hat expert so hopefully she will stop by to help

The RN is registered to a whole importer company called MAKLIHON MFG. CORP which appears to be still in existence. They import from China. They had a few trademarked brands but neither appear to be what’s on your label

How interesting!

I have seen this label before. I would say 60s. The trademark for MainStreet "fashion rain sun storm coats" is from 1964 They were usually sold at department stores and had the department store label as well. Most of the ones I have seen were from Ohio and Pennsylvania and were sold at...

The last one looks like mink to me. The second is possibly fox. Not sure about the first

I am also getting an 80s vibe. Something about the type of tag and print on the content tag makes me think later

You may already know this but according to Google translate, it means G.B. Wool Mill Conte (dating from 1757 ). It supposedly is the oldest Italian wool company. If you search for it in English, there is quite a bit about it. Here is a bit of info: “The factory dedicated to Giovanni Battista...

Looks 60s to me as well

Please post a photo of the entire coat for us to be able to date it properly. The fur label authority tag makes it 1956 or after. The buttons say 60s to me but again, we need to see a photo of the whole thing

It was me and I still would like them if you want to part with them. I had figured you had decided to keep them

And another article about them says that they had made a success “in two lands”, employing more than 1000 people “and soon three times more”. In 1973, Surgit had a collection of clothes and jewelry at Helen of Memphis, “the costliest collection the shop has ever shown” “Their story is a...

I discovered that many articles that talk about them refer to Surjit as Surgit with a G and that gave me quite a bit more. This article from 1977 says: “The Saz collection is made in Surgit Gill's native New De'hi, where all the beading is traditionally hand done by men and the hems hand-rolled...

It was a silk dress and jewelry design by Surjit and Adarsh Gill for Saz, sold at Saks according to Vogue. Though accordingly to this: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2018/may/02/loulou-de-la-falaise-yves-saint-laurent-reluctant-muse-30-years-troubled-designer-more-is-more-style It sounds...

I have never used their products but it sounds pretty serious if the recall is covering all their products. Thanks for letting us know

I thought rabbit too but hopefully some of the fur experts stop by

Not a fur expert but it looks like Russian squirrel to me. The first mention of Belk’s Charlotte French room I found is from 1938 and based on what the article says, I assume it was opened then. In general, many stores had “French” rooms. They were trying to make an association in the buyers...

I have used vodka spray to eliminate odor many times but it just depends on the fabric. I would never do this on silk for example

The fur label authority label was introduced in 1956 to my knowledge so I would say late 50s

I see Russian squirrel too

There are close to 1000 Mollie Parnis items on Etsy. I have had a few over the years and have never seen them at prices your contact suggests. In my experience, much like yours, they are beautiful but rather common. Maybe others have had unique pieces that they have had a different experience with.

Welcome Dinah! While we can’t help with value, we have many knowledgeable members here who will be happy to share their knowledge about dating your items.