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I agree it definitely looks like a set. I really like it - too bad it's way too warm for here - I'd wear it in a heartbeat!

That was great! Thank you for posting it. It's so interesting to see fashions that seem so much more recent than what we think of as typical of the late '30's. So many of the looks were examples of "timeless elegance!"

I agree with '30's a slip and that it's been shortened.

There were solid earthtones in the '80's from companies like Banana Republic who were known for khaki and the safari look. Here's an interesting history of the company: http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Banana-Republic-Inc-Company-History.html I'm not sure about solid...

The pin is plated with a goldtone plating over a base metal. During WWII when base metal was needed for the war effort, a lot of jewelry was made of Sterling - some was plated and some was left natural. If it is Sterling is would be marked. You can use either a toothbrush or a Q-tip. Some...

The "best" jewelry cleaner for this type of pin is Jewel Joose but sadly it's been discontinued. You might try a mild solution of something like Dawn detergent - cut with water. Put it in a spray bottle and spray the metal. Rinse it after a few minutes and dry it thorougly. Don't put it...

I LOVE everything! The '30's and early '40's are my favorite periods. I watched "The Thin Man" recently. It was released in 1934. Nora (Myrna Loy) wore a stunning bias cut black gown with a humongous dress clip at the V neckline. I can picture this unsigned Eisenberg...

It looks more '40's to me - but no idea who made it.

Since this dress is not at all "typical" of what I think of as Vionnet, I just did a search and discovered that the first collection under the Madeleine Vionnet label in 67 years was issued in 2007. Vionnet closed before WWII: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_Vionnet The dress...

You have to click on Post Reply and then post the photo from your computer. If it's too big it might not show. Linn

Do you have a photo of it that you can post? Linn

Here'a a cheerful Lucite songbird set in Sterling: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20626/Jelly-Belly-Sterling-Bird Reverse Carved Lucite Bird: http://www.rubylane.com/item/212033-RLx20421 NFS - yet! A great feather pin: Linn

I have one further question/comment about this dress and zipper. The patent trademark info given above calls the 1946 patent: SLIDE FASTENERS INCLUDING SLIDE FASTENERS MADE FROM NYLON PLASTIC. Plastic and nylon are not the same material. I have been assuming that the nylon zippers produced...

I'm enjoying seeing everyone's trees and homes, too. I'm not doing a tree this year but I am planning on putting out my miniature shoes - just got them out and will be playing them in a little while. Here are two photos of my tree from a couple of years ago: Many of the ornaments...

Karin - The dress is lovely and you look wonderful in it. I've never seen "The Girl of the Golden West" (As it's called in the US) - lucky you - except for the white-out part! Linn

Great blog - Amanda and an interesting story about the wedding gown. Linn

Maybe (solid) pants? It has sort of an après ski/winter resort late '60's early '70's look to me. Linn

I am waiting for Melanie on the zipper history but I have a sense the this dress is earlier rather than later. If Waldes zippers were not used before 1946 then it cannot be earlier but my first thought when you first posted was late '30's- early '40's. If 1946 is the earliest it can be then...

I thought this might be a brocatelle but cannot find an image to support this. I do want to point out that satin and twill are not the same weave. They are both "basic" weaves - along with the "plain" or "taffeta" weave. Here are some definitions: Plain...

Maybe it's for Cherubino, in "The Marriage of Figaro!" Or another famous "trouser" role. I think opera makes perfect sense! Linn

I can see where it sounds like it from the dictionary, but it doesn't look like matelassé to me - but I don't know exactly what it is. All the matelassé I've ever seen is quilted. Here's an example of matelassé bedding- this would be a throw or comforter: I keep wanting to say...

Pretty dress, Nicole! It's very possible that these dresses with right hand openings/closures were made for lefties - or maybe as Jen (Laughingmagpie) suggested someone sewed the left seam and said - oops - forgot the zipper! Linn

Black Crepe \'40\'s Dress I've shown this dress before. There are no tags. The zipper is on the right side but in this case there is no question which side is the front. Photos have been lightened to show detail. Since I took these pictures I added a snap to keep the front "closed."...

You look terrific, Karin! Glad you figured it out. I am going to start a new thread showing the black crepe dress that I own with the zipper on the "right" (hand) side! Linn

I was fortunate to see that exhibit last May - thanks for pointing out this example! Linn

I see late '30's also and agree it's probably been shortened and think the buttons and the half-belt might go in the back. I do have a dress from the '40's where the zip is on the right - which is pretty unusual but I am sure that is the correct side as worn. Linn

Thank you for sharing those links! That was really fun. Linn

It's great!!!! Thanks for sharing it. Linn

Back "then" there were rubber boot type galoshes that went over your shoes or you wore big rubber boots over your flats and carried your heels with you.... I wear mostly flats with my vintage '50's clothes but fortunately there's no need for boots!:sunshine: Linn

Hi Eileen - I definitely will do that! Linn