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Hello friends, I was given Thierry Mugler skirt suit to sell. I noticed the hardware on the sleeves are attached rather sloppily with thick invisible thread (like fishing line). Additionally, they are not evenly attached in respect to the seam. I'm happy to list it with the disclosures and...

Hi all, I checked the fabric resource and was not able to identify this fabric. I believe it is a metallic screen print but I don't know the date (handmade caftan, no tags, boat neck, curved hem). I was told this was from the 1970s, but I think it must be more recent. I'm headed to bed, but...

I was told this fabric was about 50 years old. It first felt like rayon, but then I thought it might be silk because it has such a beautiful sheen. When held it ignited fast, burned away from the flame, flared up then smoldered. It did not want to burn all the way and left a "skeleton". There...

I came across a box of old costumes. Can anyone help date them by the construction and embellishment? Thanks in advance! Trish

Hi friends! I'd like to list this stunning set but I need help identifying the decorative elements, style (sheath and swing coat?), decade, and fabric. A lot, I know. I just couldn't pass it up! The detail photos are not true to color--I tried using the light to enhance the details (like the...

Hi Friends, I have a cotton kimono with a Snoopy print. The edge is stamped (c) 1958 United Feature Syndicate. Does this date the kimono to 1958? I was thinking 1970s, can you help date by the satin tag? Thanks in advance for your expertise! Trish

Hi friends, I've been unable to find any information on this label, the only one in the garment. Is this 50s or 60s? I'm assuming it used to be part of a suit--would I call it a suit jacket or is there another term? Thanks in advance for your help. As before I will make a $5 donation to VFG in...

I've seen plenty of Marion McCoy dresses from the fifties, any idea on this one? Thanks in advance!

Hi friends, Yesterday I purchased two dresses with sewn in John Hogan California labels. They each have other labels--one is Butte Knit (no problem there), and the other is Joanna Nelson. I don't have photos of the dresses in yet, but does anyone know about the John Hogan label? Thanks in...

Hi friends, As always, a $5 donation to VFG awaits...This is a home sewn garment (no tags), out of what I believe is rayon with a linen look. It is fully lined and aside from the buttons, it has a series of metal hooks and snaps down the front edge, starting at the collar and ending near the...

Hi friends, I'm cross-eyed by looking at hats trying to find something similar. It seems to be a cross between a tricorn/clerical/deer stalker (all men's hat names I found). I would appreciate knowing exactly what to call it! And, as usual, I'll express my thanks in the form of a donation...

Hi Friends, I'm hoping you can help me identify this fabric. I've looked through the Fabric Resource pages, but I either didn't recognize it or it wasn't listed. It looks like Ikat and Chambray but I couldn't find anything using those search terms. The threads are dyed, and there it a tiny bit...

Hi folks, Can you assist me with a date range on these shorts, please? They are handmade, reversible, with a 1.25 inch inseam. The back of the leg have elastic, and the front is flat. I've looked at patterns from the 50s and 60s but I can't seem to get a firm timeline. Thanks in advance! Trish

Hi friends, I purchased this shirt thinking it was a man's shirt (neck size) whose shirt tails had been made into ties in the front and cut off in the back. Upon closer inspection, it looks as though it was made this way originally, and I need help to know how it might be worn. Down the front...

Hi Friends, I've consulted the label resource, and read it was better to use the clothing style to date a Sears, Roebuck & Co. clothing item. I remember leisure suit jackets being longer, and I have little experience with rockabilly style--if that is even the correct term. What should I call...

Hi friends, This pair of black leather gloves has writing stamped in green. I'm showing it right side up and upside down. Anyone recognize it? I appreciate your expertise! Trish

Hi, friends, I have a beautiful dress, whose label matches one in the resources, attributed to the 1940s. I was thinking the era was more 1970s, but I thought I'd double check with you. The dress has a white coil zipper with a painted white metal slider by Talon. It also has a silver metal hook...

Hi friends, I've wandered through the fabric identification resource and butcher cloth was the closest description I found. The slubs are very pronounced on this fabric and it's not stiff like linen, rather fairly limp like rayon. This is a jacket that only closes with a button at the throat...

Hello friends, I need help dating and understanding this black velvet dress. The dress closes with snaps starting at the left shoulder. The left shoulder has a segment of long fringe sewn on. At the waist there is another segment of fringe on the left side. There are sheer black ties finished...

Hello vintage people! I think this is 70s, but I wanted to double check. The dress is long, straight and has the embroidered lace panels on either side of the button placket, down each sleeve, and down the center back. There is no tag identifying the fabric. Thanks in advance for your...

I've been looking, but I can't seem to find info on when Spanish translations were added to American clothing labels. I realize it might be a voluntary measure, but it has become so pervasive in current garments. I'd like to be able to quote the source; to supply evidence that a garment is not...

Hi friends, I've found 2 of these labels in an estate lot. Is this an indication that the garment was made for the woman, or altered off the rack? I wasn't aware that Alfred Shaheen did custom garments. Appreciate your willingness to share! Trish

Hello friends, I recently acquired this unique dress. I believe it is wool jersey (it has some stretch to it), and it is lined with a synthetic gauze-y material. A pleated bib is sewn on to one side of the zipper and snaps in place on the other side. The fur is long and glossy on the top and has...

Hi there, I'm trying to date this Roy Rogers costume. Unlike some outfits I've seen during my research, this one has no tags. Each piece does, however have the identical dry cleaning number pinned to them. These pins and tags are before my time. When were they in use? Any ideas on the date of...

Hi all, I know Kayser makes lingerie--any idea if this belted skirt was meant for wearing "out" or just as loungewear? Any idea of the date? Thanks in advance! Trish

Hi all, Thanks in advance for your expertise. I found this little jacket at an auction, but I don't know if it is a bed jacket or a fancy going-out jacket. The fur is very short on the collar. The collar is lined in velvet. There is one hooked clasp at the throat. I'm pretty sure the lining is...

Hi folks, Thanks in advance for your expertise. I purchased this shirt in a Hawaiian thrift store last year. I didn't see a Liberty House label in the archives that matched this--can you recommend a date? Also, I need help with the fabric. It is very light weight, rustles a bit when scrunched...

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Hello, Does anyone know when this became obsolete? I have a gown with a tag "Dry clean only, do not use petroleum solvents or the coin operated method of solvents." I'm working on getting a photo up, but in the meantime.... Thanks!

Hi friends, I found this lovely jacket at a thrift store in California. I was so excited to find it that I didn't notice the buttons had been ripped off. There are some rips in the lining as well. I'd like to replace the buttons, but I don't know what they looked like. Does anyone have any...