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Ralph Lauren Archive Library Children's Pieces.

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by carla rey, Mar 5, 2021.

  1. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    Hi everyone!

    I was extremely lucky yesterday on a shopping trip when the floor manager brought to my attention 2 racks of children's vintage clothing from the Ralph Lauren Library that was just going out onto the floor. I bought as much as I could carry!

    I have a few pieces that need dating starting with this tiny wool coat with charming brass bird buttons.

    The seams and facing are bound in heavy cotton, no lining except for inside the pockets. Heavy weight wool with a red and green boucle stripe? Shell buttons, braided soutache trim.

    Quite small, must be for a younger child. Measures 30 inches across the chest, 13 inches in length.

    I will be posting more from my score later today.

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    carla rey, Mar 5, 2021
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  2. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    Wait, so the RL library is vintage items that were purchased to copy or use as inspiration? To me this little guy looks Victorian.
     
    denisebrain, Mar 5, 2021
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  3. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    Lucky you....adorable and I see Victorian or Edwardian.
    Are you going back?
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Mar 5, 2021
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  4. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    Yes! Exactly that!
     
    carla rey, Mar 5, 2021
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  5. carla rey

    carla rey VFG Member

    I will be!!
     
    carla rey, Mar 5, 2021
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  6. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

    I sure would be back!!! Hopefully they will get rid of "adult" clothing from the archives too!!!
     
    poppysvintageclothing, Mar 5, 2021
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  7. Vinclothes

    Vinclothes Alumni +

    How exciting. I have a thing about children's vintage clothing. I also see Edwardian.
    Marian
     
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  8. Avantbo

    Avantbo Registered Guest

    Drool and Drool and Drool.

    So lovely.
     
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  9. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    Edwardian. And many years ago I sold a ton of my original vintage clothing to Lauren, for them to copy.
    1930s gowns, 1940s and Victorian. Men and womens.
    Maybe you will find some of my pieces?
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, Mar 5, 2021
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  10. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    SCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE! :cheer:
     
    Rue_de_la_Paix, Mar 5, 2021
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