Country Set by Margit

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I am trying to make sure that I have accurate eras when I list something so that maybe next time I apply to be a member of the VFG, I'll be accepted.

I googled and although I was able to find examples of Country Set by Margit, I wasn't able to find any compnay information. Who was Margit? One clothing example was from VFG member, Vintage Vortex. Most of the examples I saw were given dates of 50's or 60's. I am guessing that this outfit is late 60"s? It feels like an outfit that you'd see on the Partridge Family bus! LOL!

The skirt has deep inset pleats on each side. Is that how you would describe it? The trim on the side of each pleat is the same that is on the cape? jacket? There aren't sleeves, but arm holes What would be the best way to describe it? There are no size or fabric labels. Can I assume it is most likely wool? I didn't see this label in the VFG library, but feel free to add it.

As always, I appreciate your help.

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The jacket (coat?) doesn't have sleeves. You put your arms through the openings covering your arms from the elbows up. There are no shoulder pads. The fact that it doesn't have a fabric care label would date it earlier?
 
Quite an unusual set. It's hard to get a good feel for it because of the fuzziness of the photos. What type of zipper is it? That would be another clue. You might have to conduct a fibre burn test to see what kind of material it is. Impossible to say from the photos.
 
The zipper is a metal Talon. When I looked at the various Talon zippers, this one says it's from the 50's
 
CUTE! I am pretty sure its about 64-65 - there are a lot of capes then and a lot of tweedy mohairy suits as well as leather, turtle neck sweaters, textured stockings and ghillie shoes. Its just before everything goes mod and mini.
 
Imagine my surprise when I googled Country Set by Margit and found this listing......I have the same cocoon jacket and was trying to date it to list it also. I started with 70s, and then backed it off to 60s and I see now I am thinking correctly!! What fun!! Thanks for all the info second hand!
 

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Good find Susan - it does look like it came from the same collection.

Agree with mid '60s on this stunning set - the collar nails it for me, you don't see collars like that in the '70s or '80s.

Regarding the skirt, they look like box pleats.
 
onceoza said:
I am trying to make sure that I have accurate eras when I list something so that maybe next time I apply to be a member of the VFG, I'll be accepted.

I googled and although I was able to find examples of Country Set by Margit, I wasn't able to find any compnay information. Who was Margit? One clothing example was from VFG member, Vintage Vortex. Most of the examples I saw were given dates of 50's or 60's. I am guessing that this outfit is late 60"s? It feels like an outfit that you'd see on the Partridge Family bus! LOL!

The skirt has deep inset pleats on each side. Is that how you would describe it? The trim on the side of each pleat is the same that is on the cape? jacket? There aren't sleeves, but arm holes What would be the best way to describe it? There are no size or fabric labels. Can I assume it is most likely wool? I didn't see this label in the VFG library, but feel free to add it.

As always, I appreciate your help.

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onceoza said:
I appreciate your expertise everyone! Thank you
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Country Set by Margit is Margit Strauss. I believe her husband Richard owned the company in the 1960’s. In the 1970’s she was the designer for Country Suburbans.
 
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