Any Vera Collectors?

fuzzylizzie

fuzzylizzie

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I'm in the process of writing an article about the great Vera Neumann of scarf fame, for my website. I'd love to hear from any Vera collectors as to what they look for in a Vera item - what specifically you collect.

You can either reply here, or U2U me, or email at [email protected]

Thanks!
Lizzie
 
I'm not a collector Lizzie, but will look forward to reading your
article! I have quite a few Vera scarves that I think I will put up as a
lot one of these days.

Sue
 
Well, I am a Vera collector and am new to it since I only started about 2 years ago, so I pick up everything! Of course, I like those with the ladybug better since they are older. I also look for interesting colors like pink and green and interesting designs, like with polka dots.

I did sell some of my Vera scarves a while back and wish I hadn't. I do have an article about Vera somewhere (Lizzie, it might even be something you wrote). I also have some pictures from an old magazine where someone had framed some Vera scarves. I will try to find for you if it has not been deleted accidentally from my computer.
 
Well, my mom's name is Vera and she was collecting "Vera" items back many years ago. But unfortunately I didn't save anything when I cleaned out her house as she moved into assisted living. Darn it, I wish I had!!! I know she had some scarves....
 
I had a bunch of Vera scarves - of course the ladybug label. I also liked the florals, they seemed like works of art. I was going to frame them somehow, but just ended up wearing them instead.

Deb
 
Thanks guys. Vera collectors seem to be all over the range of her designs. Some are like Linda, who buy any and all Vera, some collect just the linens, some just the scarves, some collect her florals, others the geometrics. You could have a sizable collection of just her polka dot scarves!

I read in one article I found that she did an average of 600 designs a year, and she works for almost 50 years. That's a LOT of scarves.

By the way, I'm writining this particular article because of a book I read recently. It's a cute little book, written by a former model about how she got into the vintage clothing business. It's fun to read, but it frustrated me to read about what she said about Vera. She had her confused with Vera Maxwell - actually she took the 2 designers and made them one person!:o

Lizzie
 
Wow, thats a lot of designs!

SO it is not like someone could collect all the designs because there was no way.

DId she document all her designs (oh, i guess don't answer that...i will have to read in the article, right? :) )
 
I, like Linda, have collected a bunch over the years, but I don't know much about her other than she was very prolific. There used to be a great link with examples of her work in the 100's, but the last time I checked, it was no longer available.

I, too, look forward to reading your upcoming article!

Deborah
 
I actually have it written and the pictures taken, but haven't had a chance to get it on the website. Maybe tomorrow!

Lizzie
 
Lizzie, that is a nice article and great pictures!!

Here are the pics from that magazine article I found on my computer.

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Lizzie....
Have been a Vera print fan and hoard her scarves in my collection. I loved your article. Very informative and great photos. Your site just keeps gettin' better n better all the time! Great articles!!
 
I have two Vera scarves. The first is black and white and I think it is probably 50s era. The second Vera scarf is red, purple and orange. It seems more 60s to me. The best part about both scarves, though, is I found each scarf for a quarter at rummage sales. :)

Mia
MissyMiaDesigns
 
Mia, one of the best things about Vera items is that you can build a fantastic collection quite cheaply!

One thing I'll add to that article is an example of an early (40s-early 50s) signature. I found one in an antique shop last week, but it was a bit expensive so I didn't buy it. Look for just vera, no capital, no copyright, no ladybug.

Thanks for the compliments, guys. They are much appreciated!

Lizzie
 
hi, how interesting! l collect vintage silk scarves (amongst other hoards and themes!) and have acquired a few Vera scarves her ein the uk, in charity shops!
What i always look for in vintage scarves, is a design l like, quite simply!! If l dont like it, l dont buy it!! the two or three l have are all funky, bright and gay designs! I dont have to have fab condiiton, if it has a fault, then it has some living in ti and hopefully a story....which is always a bous, when buying direct from a customer, or trader sometimes...

I dont like frilly, pretty fru fru...but abstract , geometric and funky is great!
I have always menat to find something out about the designer, so thatnks for the article and l will look forward to hearing more when you write it up!!

Of course this isnt the rule of thumb l use for buying stock for Sarasattic.co.uk, this i alwyas buy best quality, and l dont have to like, l have to know it will be saleable, or buy for certain customers!

if you want pics just let me know..

many thanks...
 
l cant read the all about vera bit....and it printed of illegibly...can anyone pleeze send me the transcript if not too much trouble....
cheers
 
Mia, I'd love shots of the early labels, and any others that I do not have in the articles.

Thanks for offering them!

Lizzie
 
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