I Found A Swirl! & Button Update

Can you give me a date? Swirls use to be popular. I wonder how they are doing now.

<center><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred.jpg><br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlredcollage.jpg><br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred5.jpg><br><br>It wraps around and the sash goes through a slit in the side.<br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred6.jpg><br><br>And buttons at the upper back.<br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred9.jpg><br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred11.jpg><br><br>This is what it looks like without a crinoline. Show both views?<br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred12.jpg><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlred14.jpg><br><br>Any keywords to help get the most attention for this dress would be appreciated.

 

havent got any key words for you i'm afraid, but god isnt it gorgeous

 

Thanks! From the Label Resource which I should have checked earlier, I think it would be late 50s.

I am going to take a picture with a little less fuller crinoline and see how it looks. Will post it later.

 

Looks a lot like a bandana print Linda - which used to be a searchable
set of keywords (don't know how it is doing now).

I was going to say that this was a cusper - late 50s/early 60s.

This is a really arresting Swirl. I've seen some where the print is
rather mundane, but the red on this is wonderful!

Sue

 

Yes, I was surprised my camera would take such good pics of red. Bandana print! Those are great keywords!

Here is another picture with not so full a crinoline.

<img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlredcollage4.jpg>

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Lizzie, any additional thoughts on this one? Ms. Swirl expert?

 

Yes, Lizzie. What do you think? She's scheduled to go up for auction tonight but I can still change things.

 

I'm not an expert, not yet, anyway! I think the last set of pictures is perfect! I agree with Sue that this is probably late 50s, or possibly early 60s. No matter, as it is really cute!

I really can't add anything to what is on the label resource blurb. That's why I'm doing a workshop later this summer on this company - it will force me to do the research I've been meaning to do for 2 years! The factory that made these is only about 2 hours drive from me, and so a mini-road trip is in order.

One thing, I bet that's not the original button. They almost always had kind of a signature button that had a swirl incised into it.

<img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/pinkswirl3.jpg>

 

Well, well, I do learn something every day. I will go check again but I don't think it has any type of swirl. Thanks, Lizzie!

 

Lizzie, it does have the swirl button!

<img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlredbutton.jpg><br><br><img src=http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/magnolia05/swirlredbutton2.jpg><br><br>

 

Well isn't that great! I've never seen a black one before!

 

Yep - I think the last pics (with a subtle crinoline) fit the bill. Swirls were - not quite housedresses, but not so many steps away, either - so those last shots show the dress to its maximum stylish advantage without seeming like you're trying to make it something it's not.

I sold a Swirl once - years ago - and I'm wondering if it had those signature buttons.

Bandana print seems like a great keyword(s). Aren't bandana prints assoc. w/RAB (as well as gangs?) :D

Carolyn

 

WOW!!! Now I know something about the "Swirlie" buttons I find every now and then! Thanks!

Oh, and, this dress looks kind of "square dancy/western feel"...maybe vintage country style? I could be way off base on that though!

Patti

 

I just thought of something. Should I save these types of buttons when I find them in case any of us needs an authentic replacement?

Patti

 

Patti, never thought about the western angle. Hmmmm

Yes, I think you should save those swirly buttons and promote them for those who have lost them of their Swirl wrap dresses! Good idea!

 

NOTE TO SELF - Must check this forum daily and read all post. I just sold a really cute swirl on Ebay(for next to nothing). Of cource I didn't know that it was anything special. I did show a picture of the tag with the dress, but I didn't promote it as a swirl....it was just a really cute wrap dress....

...Lesson learned. You guys are an amazing source of knowledge.

 

There will be a Swirl workshop in August here. (check it out!)

I would think the western angle would be viewing it from the bandanna print angle

Chris

 

Well it has 9 watchers now but no bids! 9 hours to go.