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Based on the style, label, and backed by a few VFG references it appears to be late 60s to me. Here is a reference to Andre Peters in a VFG forum thread. http://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/the-associated-fashion-designers-of-london-afd.40950/ There is a passing reference to Andre...

Are you sure it does not read A.F. of L rather than A.F of G/E? The AFL and CIO merged in 1955. Labels after that usually read AFL-CIO Here is a good resource from Cornell on ILGWU history .http://ilgwu.ilr.cornell.edu/timeline/union-label-timeline.html#1940s

Have you tried the VFG Fabric Resource guide? http://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource-guide-terms-of-use/ In addition to the A-Z reference, there are other ways to narrow down the mystery fabric. There is a Fabric Looks Like section and a Fabric by Fiber section that may be helpful.

I don't believe it is Mexican silver. They really didn't use the 800 mark. Pretty sure, as has been mentioned, that it is meant to hold a rosary. My husband has one in the same size, but his is a solid box rather than filigree like this one.

I don't think it is earlier than mid 50s. Maybe 60s. Is that a metal zipper or nylon? It is a really great looking dress whatever the date!

Is this a wedding dress? Could you show the entire garment? I saw only one other Jean Paton and it was a wedding gown from the 60s. Could have been a small dress shop.

I was for sure wearing bell bottom hiphuggers in the very early 70s. No reason that Occam's Razor shouldn't apply here: "among competing hypotheses, the hypothesis with the fewest assumptions should be selected."

Maybe pleated palazzo for the pants.

here is an ad for Nor_Pol from 1965, but your sweater looks earlier to me. The label & font look more 40s, but of course that could have been used for years. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iHQRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=BOkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4863,2389411&dq=nor-pol&hl=en

That zipper with the "Iron like Nylon" instruction was common in the 60s.

Love it!!

It would help if you gave us measurements of the dress to compare to the size stated on the tag...14 If it is 70s it would probably measure much smaller than a modern 14.

I am seeing more late 60s, and a reflection of the '20s revival popularized by the movie "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Manufacturers often used union labels until they ran out.

I agree with Ruth...looks 90s to me.

I dont think this is the same as "Leonard Fashion" Here is the trademark data http://www.trademarks411.com/marks/73383566-j-leonard-et-cie-ameublement-paris It appears that J. Leonard is the fabric designer, but it may be the same Jacques Leonard of Leonard Fashions? By the info I am assuming...

It is excellent Jody. Congratulations! :clapping:

Could you give us a bit more detail? How are the seams finished? How does it close up. If zipper, is it metal or nylon? I could see 60s on this. Very nice!

Thanks Claire...Bookmarked!

:USETHUMBUP: Done! was quick and easy. Good Luck Pam!

Is there a zipper on the dress? If so; location, material? How are the seams finished?

Not in SoHo or Tribeca but VFG member Hooti_Couture has a shop in Brooklyn 321 Flatbush Avenue (at Seventh Avenue) http://www.hooticouture.com/hooti_couture/ (It takes a while for the site to load completely)

I was coming here to post the same thing MJ. Another chance to thank our superb site committee. Well done as always!

Ah, you are correct. fixed!

I fixed it for her him. All thumbnails now. Hope that's OK taskmaster. Dress looks 70s and maybe home sewn?

Talk about grade school... Be sure to show your work children! How about this is just a fun thread that doesn't need to be compared to children in grade school. If you feel that way you dont have to play.

Oh that is gorgeous! I think it is 40s rather than 50s.

Great stuff Lynne! Quite an impressive list of designers there, as well as clients! Eleanor Roosevelt!

Could you post a photo? This label seems to be quite elusive as far as finding any real designer information, but there are a few threads on the forum about Gothe http://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/gothe-new-york-black-rayon-crepe-beaded-dress.40780/ Most of them that I have seen...

I would call it Lamé Of course if you can do a burn test to determine the fiber, that would be good.

Hmmm...I am not really seeing a herringbone pattern, but maybe it is just the photo. As for the fabric You should really try out the many ways to search fabrics on the VFG Fabric Resource http://vintagefashionguild.org/fabric-resource-guide-terms-of-use/ If you click on the Fabric Looks Like...