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Dating patterned dress

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by acceber, Sep 11, 2019.

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  1. acceber

    acceber VFG Member

    In addition to being an avid vintage collector, I also restore/reupholster/upcycle antique furniture. Yesterday I was in the process of tearing down this old couch. The springs were shot and someone had stuffed clothing inside the straw to try and fix it. This little dress was in there.

    The bow around the waist is my addition. It has a metal “atlas” zipper, a deep hem, pinked seams and no tags or labels aside from a small white tag that is very threadbare and there is nothing written on it. Thank you for your help!

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    acceber, Sep 11, 2019
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  2. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    Too bad they did not stuff it with cash!:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

    Sweet Dress - It looks late 50s / early 60s to me.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Sep 11, 2019
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  3. acceber

    acceber VFG Member

    lol I know, I thought of that too. I always wonder if one day I won’t find an original Declaration of Independence in one of my projects! Hahaha

    Anyway, thank you!
     
    acceber, Sep 11, 2019
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  4. amandainvermont

    amandainvermont VFG Member

    How interesting. I agree with MJ - Late 50's 60's.
     
    amandainvermont, Sep 11, 2019
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  5. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    I can't help but think of Jonathan Logan ads when I used to go through magazines in the early 60s when I see this.
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Sep 11, 2019
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  6. MaryLC

    MaryLC Registered Guest

    I love this dress and the history is just too much !!!
     
    MaryLC, Sep 11, 2019
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  7. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    What a find - and what a sweet dress!
     
    Midge, Sep 11, 2019
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  8. Flannery Crane

    Flannery Crane VFG Member

    That was a nice surprise. Love the pattern.
     
    Flannery Crane, Sep 11, 2019
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  9. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    Early 60s and sweet
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, Sep 11, 2019
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  10. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    I see early '60's, too - and commend you for restoring antique furniture!
     
    Linn, Sep 11, 2019
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  11. acceber

    acceber VFG Member

    Thank you! I absolutely love doing it!
     
    acceber, Sep 12, 2019
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  12. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    Wish you were closer - I have a house full of it!
     
    Linn, Sep 12, 2019
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  13. acceber

    acceber VFG Member

    If you and your houseful are ever in NY, let me know! lol

    I thought I would finish up this story by showing the “after” pics of this couch. It still has it’s typical antique style insides - springs, burlap, etc. Just the outside is a little more modern.

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    acceber, Sep 13, 2019
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  14. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Looks great!
     
    Midge, Sep 13, 2019
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  15. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    Great job! Did you have to do any restoration on the wood frame? It looks really good.
     
    Linn, Sep 13, 2019
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  16. acceber

    acceber VFG Member

    Thank you!

    No wood restoration. It isn’t in perfect condition but it wasn’t so bad that I felt it justified refinishing it. Plus I personally like the character it has from being used over the years.
     
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  17. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    WOW...that looks wonderful!
     
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  18. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    I live really close to the ocean so most of my furniture - especially anything antique has "lots of character" - the upholstery and the wood finishes. (And forget brass or bronze!) I have a few pieces that belonged to my mother that were damaged by Hurricane Iniki in 1992. She lived on Kauai. I live on Oahu. I grew up in the Northeast but have been in Hawaii for years.

    Do you do this as a business or hobby?
     
    Linn, Sep 13, 2019
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  19. acceber

    acceber VFG Member

    Thank you!

    It started as a hobby way back when I was a teenager. I’ve been doing it professionally for quite a few years.
     
    acceber, Sep 17, 2019
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  20. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    I really wish we lived closer! I am a retired interior designer. I have a houseful of furniture that needs help.
     
    Linn, Sep 17, 2019
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