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  1. I've just bought my first Ossie Clark! She needs quite a bit of work, ripped underarm seam, was taken in, some bad repairs that need redoing - plus a few moth nibbles and stains but the length is original and the (rather sheer) print is fabulous.

    Here's a quick shot:
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    And here's one that I found on Decades site: it's not quite the same but similar enough to be from the same collection.

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    Image courtesy Decades.

    Now to get her cleaned and restored - I don't think I'll sell her, would prefer to use her in my talks and presentations.

    Has anyone seen this design or print before? Would you agree with early '70s?

    Nicole
     
  2. glamoursurf

    glamoursurf Alumni

    Nicole, that is gorgeous! Can't wais to see you work your magic, please show us when done.
     
  3. Thanks Pam - I'm tempted to take some photos, you know "before" and "after", and post about it. There seems to be a bit of interest in restoration posts :camera:

    N
     
  4. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    It's fabulous and I would agree with early 70s! I think before & aft pics would be a great idea!
     
  5. vivavintageclothing

    vivavintageclothing VFG Member

    Great dress! :drooling22: I would love to see before and after pics too!
     
  6. joules

    joules VFG Member

    It's great, Nicole! I really love it, and I'm sure you will quickly whip it into great shape. Fabulous dress.
     
  7. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Wow - congratulations! Great dress!

    I have found this coat in one of my books, that partly has the same pattern fabric, just in a different color scheme. I thought I'd seen that pattern before... :eureka: According to the book, this coat is from 1971.

    Karin
     
  8. mingus107

    mingus107 Registered Guest

    I would sooooo wear that! Love it!
     
  9. thanks for finding the image, Karin! It's great to be able to pin down a year, and yours has that familiar Celia Birtwell print too - so I guess that makes mine a Celia textile as well.

    Nicole
     
  10. sewingmachinegirl

    sewingmachinegirl VFG Member

    Hi Nicole, well done scoring the Ossie!! hope the work to be done on it goes seamlessly ( he-he), and I cant wait to see your new website- it launches tomorrow doesnt it??

    cheers,Gayle
     
  11. It does indeed Gayle - we're just finalising stuff now. I'm looking forward to showing it all to you.

    Nicole
     
  12. MyVintageCocktail

    MyVintageCocktail VFG Member

    Wonderful find, Nicole! And, yes, please do show before & after pics! I'm sure your restoration will be fabulous. I really like the color on this dress.
     
  13. :drinkingtoast: It's wonderful Nicole. Can't wait to see before and after photos. Looks like a Celia Birtwell textile as well. :sunshine:

    Also very much looking forward to seeing your new website. :)
     
  14. bycin

    bycin Guest

    Lovely dress. Wherever did you find it? I love the clothing's history, don't you?
     
  15. A lady brought her into my shop and asked if I'd like to buy her - she had originally bought the dress in Europe in the early '70s. It's a very risque dress to wear because the floral is quite sheer! It's great to know the background of a garment, it makes it all come to life.
    Nicole
     
  16. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    Nicole,

    It is gorgeous. Stunning colors too.

    And your new hair do (I read your blog) is marvelous!

    Barbara
     

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