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I can see why you love it! The Woolmark was first used in 1964: https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/woolmark/ I did a very very quick search for Bickler Made in England label and found a 1960s coat for sale that looks nothing like yours and a 1960s shift dress both hae the same...

Well done!

I think you are correct in dating your dress to the 1970s. The Canadian ICLWU label in our Label Resource matches the one in your dress. Lovely dress! https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/union-label/

I agree, mink.

I think you are correct on 1980s for your evening dress. The label in your dress matches the one on the VFG's Label Resource for a garment from the 1980s: https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/ribkoff-joseph/

Done!

I was thinking the same thing - that since it's an "adaptation" it have been made after Chanel closed. The label is very close to the 1920s label but it's also close - except for the color to the 1930s label so it could be very late '30s. I just read that Chanel closed her shop in 1939...

I own this white wicker handbag that has a "Made in Hong Kong" label in it. It is lined in plastic. I''m pretty sure it's is from the '50s. I bought it at an Collectible Show in Honolulu in 2009. I have done a few searches recently and read that even though we tend to think that "Made in...

I agree that it's a robe or house coat.

I agree with the suggestion of looking at old catalogs - and if you can post photos, depending on the items, some of us may remember when we wore that type of clothing as children - or when our children wore similar items - or we may have some old photos of ourselves.

As I remember, these were pretty sparkly. From my sold inventory:

These dresses were made in Honolulu and were sold in stores in Hawaii and throughout the US. I don't think they were distributed worldwide but I don't know that. I live in Hawaii and knew Mary Foster. Hawaii is a major tourist destination, so someone visiting from the UK could have purchased...

The Malia label was around from 1960 until the late 1980s. I agree with '70s, and think this dress may be from around 1979. (I have this Malia ad in black and white with the same silhouette on my computer. ) It may not be the same print but it looks like the same era. It is from the...

French Poured Glass and Faux Pearl Necklace - Unsigned Green Glass and Pearl Earrings - Probably Rousselet Both Personal Collection

If possible please show us a picture of the front of entire coat buttoned, belted, and button that shows the lines of the collar. The Burberrys label didn't change much so seeing the style of the collar and the length- even though it is a classic trench may help in dating it. From what I can...

Very classic. Can you take a photo that shows the collar a bit better. That might help with dating along with the length - and if it has a belt.

John Wanamaker was a well know high end store in Philadelphia. Here is some information about them from our Label Resource (on our Website.) https://vintagefashionguild.org/label-resource/wanamaker-john/ You can also check for Burberrys. If you show us the garment the label is in, we may be...

Welcome to the VFG Forums - Your involvement with vintage clothing sounds very interesting - and a bit different from the path most of us have taken! Please feel free to share your collection - and ask any questions that you may have. Please check the Inbox to the right of the VFG logo at...

Shoe clips have a prong like finding to adhere to the shoe. These are in my collection - they are Bakelite.

I would date it C. 1930s.

I have a similar purse that belonged to my mother - although I think it may have been her older sister's first. I believe mine is C. 1920s: Mine is fairly small and lined in dark blue silk.

'50s - beautiful!

Personal Collection - 1950s Brooches and Atomic Print Skirt.

I would say early 1950s. I am fairly sure that J-hooks were not used before the early 1950s. They were used most frequently in the1950s and 1960s. According to some sources Trifari first used a J hook on a necklace in 1947, but I'm not 100% sure that is accurate. You would be safe to date...

I have a wool gabardine jacket - (the red one I am wearing in my avatar photo) - but the reverse side is either covered by lining or it is self faced. I had a little battle with the zipper in the bag it's stored in. I'm trying to remember if I have anything else that is wool gabardine.

This is great! Thank you, Maggie.

I was in the middle of writing the message below when Mary posted the above. I agree. I live in Hawaii. I am not an expert on Hawaiian shirts, but I see them frequently. I agree with Mary that your shirts don't appear to be older. If you have not already checked the VFG's Label Resource...

It could be used for narrow throws, pillow shams, decorative throw pillows, slip covers, seat cushions, and upholstery on chair seats - or upholstery on a narrow settee - if you turn it. I've never heard of matelaissé used for clothing but it might make a nice robe!

It could have been the center panel in a bed covering - how long is it?

I am pretty sure that 36" wide fabric was still being made in the late 1960s, although most fabric meant for home textile use was wider - 48" or 54" by then.