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It looks to me like faux fur, not real fur at all. Circa 1960s.

I am so sorry to hear about Claire's passing. She was very giving of her vast knowledge, and always a pleasure to connect with here, although I never got to meet her in person. She will be greatly missed.

I've seen that V-shaped treatment in back referred to as a "split back" or "split waistband", most often used in men's nicer dress pants. It allows for a bit more movement/comfort at the waist when sitting, FWIW. :)

If it IS lipstick, you could try blotting gently with a Qtip or cotton ball sprayed with a bit aerosol hairspray. If any of the dye comes up, then it might be correct.

FWIW I have had luck avoiding the dreaded water rings with a cool (not hot) hairdryer, immediately after stain removal--using as little water as possible, for sure! Not recommending it for every fabric, necessarily, but it would be an option.

Gold aqua floral brocade 1960s cocktail dress deadstock M 30 inch waist Deadstock 1960s cocktail dress gold brocade white chiffon S-M 30 inch waist Green brocade mini pillbox hat 1960s giant rose trim Fuschia hot pink silk brocade 1960s mini pillbox hat feather trim

1940s dress and jacket set novelty print rayon cats fishbowl XS 25-26 waist Golden yellow beaded 1960s sleeveless shift dress and jacket set S-M Deadstock Bill Atkinson 70s pink plaid linen culotte short and pant suit 3-piece XS Black wool Anne Klein mini skirt long vest set skirt suit...

I agree with mink, circa 1950s-60s.

Agreed, it does look similar to a vintage "half-size" dress. They were designed to fit better for a petite/short-waisted person with a larger build. Of course, it could have been made from a half-size pattern, or custom made to fit someone in that size range.

I'm seeing 1980s, but let's see what the expert (Barbara) has to say! :)

I would dry clean it, definitely! Washing acetate taffeta will permanently change its texture, if not ruin it completely. Acetate taffeta is fairly sturdy in my experience--much more likely to survive a modern dry cleaner than silk taffeta would be.

The zipper and the style of the interior makes me think it is later, circa 1950s-1960s. Almost certainly not before 1920s. Let's see what others think, seeing the more clear interior photos.

Dramatic 1-shoulder ruffled red 80s party dress with bow XS to S 34 bust 26 waist

The papery-looking care/content label on your sweater makes me think a bit later, like late 1990s to early 2000s? I had a late 90s Rykiel jacket that had a similar care/content label. Quite different from the care/content label on Maggie's 80s sweater, seen above.

Lurex is a base fabric with shiny fibers woven into it. Those “metallic” fibers are made of lightweight plastic layered over the metallic fiber. The FIT website describes it as “invented in 1946. It is a yarn made from a thin strip of aluminum sandwiched between two plastic films. Lurex is...

Unworn Dee Cee cream cotton 70s carpenter pant jean 29 X 34 Bloom County tee vintage 80s t-shirt cream unisex XS-S Cream brown snakeskin clutch or shoulder bag 1970s chain strap

I am definitely seeing faux fur. Cute!

Based on (what looks to be) the cotton-poly blend fabric, and the colors, I am guessing that this might be from the late 1970s or early 80s--although the style is similar to a 1940s blouse. It is certainly cute!

Just did a little shopping... :)

I have only used baking soda plus water on a q-tip to test suspected black Bakelite, for which Simichrome does not work, as Sadie mentioned above. Based on the few times I have tried it, it does work: faint yellow stain on q-tip, similar to Simichrome, but not as dark yellow. The baking soda...

A few years ago, I acquired 3 pairs of Sulka pjs from a very rich family's estate--you should have seen their home! I believe that they were circa 1940s (belted top orange pair with button on wide waistband) and 1950s (other 2 pairs, with drawstring waists). The silver gray pair from the 1950s...

The petticoats that I used to order for my B&M shop from Malco Modes (from 1997-2007) did not have "Partners Please" or "San Francisco" on their labels, FWIW. I still have a few, and this is what their labels looked like, in that period. So that pink one you are using for reference could be...

Black liquid satin bias-cut early 1930s evening gown XS

Bows novelty print black taffeta late 1940s dress XS-S 36 bust 26 waist Metal studs trim 1940s dress black crepe XS-S petite 36 bust 26 waist Navy blue crepe belted late 1940s peplum blouse S 37 bust 27 waist Tiered black rayon crepe 1940s cocktail dress XS 34 bust 26 waist Green...

Wow!

If they are not lined, could they be overshoes?

Dragon embroidery 1960s mens pajamas red cotton size M Olive-brown corduroy zip front men's jacket mod 1960s M Deadstock red plaid cotton 1950s mens shirt L 16-6.5 Bergamot Brass Works Leda Swan buckle 70s belt XL 43-47" waist Correct Krementz 1940s tie bar cufflinks set red stones

Silver metal mesh belt dragons buckle 1970s S-M 29" Silver sequins gray crochet wool 1960s pillbox hat winter Space-age late 1960s 70s silver gold metallic faux snakeskin clutch evening bag Silver metal concho style chain belt 1950s-60s arrows Southwest design

Late 80s-early 90s Pendleton blazer jacket holiday plaid wool M-L Navy blue pinstripe wool 1940s skirt suit M-L 34" flat waist Snow leopard print velveteen 1960s skirt suit with furry trim XS-S flat 27" waist 35" hips Barbie pink acrylic 1960s skirt suit bow ruffle trim XS-S 26" flat...

All four bags below have chains or straps, to tuck inside for use as a clutch, or not! Cream brown snakeskin envelope clutch bag 1970s Late 70s - early 80s black patent vinyl vegan clutch or shoulder bag Space-age 1960s 70s silver metallic clutch evening bag with chain Caviar-beaded...