1950s

Hello everyone! My grandmother, who passed at the age of 97 back in 2017, had some of the most beautiful clothes, shoes, bags I've ever seen. She was a petite woman with impeccable taste and her belongings reflected that (my grandfather was a dressmaker so I'm sure that also influenced her...

Once again the garment with no tags, but the fabric has interesting grid texture. The feel is more like rayon or cotton. But I was surprised to find out via burn test that it is silk. Semi transparent two-hole buttons with white backing. They are round and convex, and have a grid texture which...

Hello, I just received this Schiaparelli blazer, and I think it dates back to the 50s or 60s. It’s made in Italy, 100% wool, and the lining is made of Cupro. If anyone has information about Schiaparelli ready-to-wear licenses from that period, I’d love to know! Thank you in advance <3

Hi everyone! I just bought this dress on eBay advertised as 50s. But when it came in it doesn’t have the typical metal zipper as seen on pre-1962 dresses. It also seems too short to be a 1950s dress with a skirt length of 21”. I’m not sure whether this is a 1970s dress attempting to do 50s, or...

Would appreciate your opinion on this one. It is homemade, the seams are zigzagged instead of surged. The vertical darts on shoulders, plastic buttons. The fabric is probably rayon / viscose, has that waffle like texture, this is the best way I can describe it. Would you call it it boxy? I can...

I am lost… once again. I bought her for $25 the other day, some sources say 50s, others 40s based on the style and shaping would anyone know what sort of range this dress fits into? Please let me know :)

So I found this gorgeous dress on a page for damaged dresses. It was so beautiful I decided to purchase it to try to restore it back to its former Beauty but I'd love to know if anybody had any idea of the designer! It's 1950s, and the interior bodice is silk with boning. It's constructed so...

Hi everyone, so I got these scarves that I think are at least from the 1960s. The first one is made by Sammy that was a popular British brand back then I think. The white one hasn’t got a maker tag but a terylene tag also tells 1960s or earlier. I think terylene was patented in 1941 so perhaps...

I’m back with another question! I just got this dress off of eBay, but it’s I think what is called a bubble skirt? It seems to be two layers of fabric and then net is in between them. I am curious if I can narrow a date down on this dress, has a union label dating it between ‘55-‘63, but I...

Hi everyone, I recently purchased a 1950s-style pink gingham dress whose label reads "Styled by Miss Smith -- The American Look." When I research the brand online, I cannot find any information about it. The RN number led me to Gladstone Arcuni Inc., who owned Hattie Leeds, so maybe "Miss...

I wrote this article in 2017 for The Vintage Purse Museum's website, but decided to revisit it this year. Newspapers are frequently added to the archive to which I subscribe, so I was excited to find the 1953-1954 US reps for Straeter. This led me to speaking with their children, who shared some...

Hey i just bought this sick Kaye Bros Award Jacket and im wondering from which decade it is and how much it worth today :) THX

Hello! I am hoping someone will be able to help with the dating of this Lilli Ann coat. Unfortunately the coat is missing the label that usually appears at the back of the neck, but the fabric label is present. The coat is of a Lilli Ann style I recognize, but I’m not sure if it dates from the...

Hi all, I was incredibly lucky enough last year to come across a traina norell set from the 40s - 50s. It is not documented, and I have pursued documentation but haven't (yet) come across anything. i am wondering if this is something I should give to a museum. It is signed Traina-Norell on an...

1950's Luxite knicker and half slip set... how they stayed together for over 60 years is a miracle! :)

Im looking for vintage floral feedsacks and remnants for sale. Please send me a message if you have any. Thank you.

Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie turned 90 this past week. I have been reading some things about her life. This article was a fun one! If bedazzling a dress is good enough for Lucille Ball, it *might* be good enough for me to try! Smile and Enjoy. ~Janice...

Hi, I'll try to post pics as soon as i can, probably tomorrow. Anywho, it is a late 40s to early 50s style dress in silk or silk-like paisley with belt and matching parasol that has a handwritten Traina Norell label on the belt. I purchased it at a private estate sale and there was another...

I've been looking for information on why raffia clothing was semi popular in the 50s/60s. I can't find any info online (I am quarantined so going to the library is out of the question at the moment). Was it because of soldiers coming back from tropical climates overseas bringing back souvenirs...

I need help fining out more about RN 19001 Spotlight Co Inc Allentown pa. I have a gorgeous lingerie peignoir set from this company there is no care instructions or company name on the label just the rn number but i am not getting anywhere with searching it. This has been on going at one point...

Hello All. I have stumbled across this exquisite sleeping gown by A. Sulka. I’m assuming it can be sent back to the 50s since Palm Beach is present on the label. The piece a relatively heavy is made of floral “textured” silk and lined with a solid yellow silk as well. Craftsmanship is amazing a...

Hi! Found this adorable Miss Dorby Dress. Would this be 1950s or 1960s? Or later? Thanks!! Kathy

Looking for help dating this adorable 2 pc romper set I recently acquired. The playsuit is button up with shorts and then a separate button up shirt. No label, but appears handmade. Light cotton fabric and just so cute! It was sold as 60's but I feel like it may be earlier? Thanks!

I can’t seem to put my finger on what this could be. Could someone please help me? Thank you so much.

I was told this is mink but I’m starting to think this is Russian squirrel. Could you please take a look @Furwise ? Thanks!

Hi folks, I am searching for information on the designer and history behind a Catalina women's bathing suit. The suit is one-piece, cotton, boned, with button straps and a sarong-style tie over one hip. It has classic boy leg styling, and elasticated shirring at the sides and center front...

I found a skirt suit at a thrift store today with this label in it: Based on the scant results that Google gives me, it seems to be late 40s-early 50s because the brand advertised in a few papers in the midwestern US. Has anyone else seen this before or know anything more about it? Oh...

Hi I have acquired 4 rather beautiful women’s hats from the early 1960’s. The red one is Bonwit Teller, the other 3 are Lord and Taylor. I have no idea what to do with them!? Any suggestions? Thanks Neil

Hello, I am a novice at identifying more than basic vintage fabrics, so hoping I can call on your expertise(s) to help with this recent find. So far, the closest I can get is perhaps FAILLE....appears to be a blend of silk and either cotton or linen...Unfortunately, this site will not let me...

Hi guys so Ive got a lovely gabardine jacket but its in need of a wash round the collar area mainly any ideas whats the best method? dry clean any good?