Saxon's Denver Silk Specialties

Steph

Steph

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Hi! I have a pink silk top that I am trying to date/find information on. The only label says Saxon's Denver Silk Specialties. I have searched the internet and haven't found a single result for this shop/label. If anyone has heard of Saxon's Denver or could help me date this beauty, I would greatly appreciate it :). Thank you!


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Hi Steph,

It looks like a cute pyjama top or perhaps the top half of a nightgown that's been shortened: can you tell if the hem is original? A little hard to date - is there anything on the underside of that label? A size or care instructions will help.

Can you tell if the lace is nylon or rayon? Thank you.
 
The 1930 Denver directory records the Russian-born Saxonof family as owners of and employees at Saxon's Silk Specialties. In the 1930 census, father Adolf Saxonof was a salesman at the "Silk Underwear Factory," his daughter Mary was a designer (and "cutter"?), daughter Esther was a bookkeeper, daughter Eva was a shipping clerk, daughter Betty was a designer (and "cutter"?), and son "Seadore" was a manager at the factory.

In 1926 the family was recorded at work at "Saxon's Specialties, Inc; Mail Order House" at 827 16th.
 
Thanks for replying! I will try to answer your questions (I'm a novice)! There is nothing on the other side of the label and no care instructions or sizing anywhere. That is the only tag; it doesn't look like any tags have been removed. I do think it has been shortened- the hem is a little funky in places. I'm not sure how to tell the fabric type of the lace- it is soft, doesn't have stretch, doesn't feel fragile... I attached a picture, if that helps at all. Thank you so much for taking the time to help!
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lkranieri said:
The 1930 Denver directory records the Russian-born Saxonof family as owners of and employees at Saxon's Silk Specialties. In the 1930 census, father Adolf Saxonof was a salesman at the "Silk Underwear Factory," his daughter Mary was a designer (and "cutter"?), daughter Esther was a bookkeeper, daughter Eva was a shipping clerk, daughter Betty was a designer (and "cutter"?), and son "Seadore" was a manager at the factory.
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Wow, that is really interesting! So it may be from the 30s? I love the details from the census!
 
lkranieri said:
The 1929 directory records them at Saxon's Specialties, Inc, which noted in 1926 that it was "ladies' wearing apparel." So, it seems your item can be no earlier than 1930.
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That is useful- thank you! Do you think 1930s is a good guess for era?
 
And by the way, you all are so helpful. I always feel like I should bake y'all cookies after I post on here!
 
lkranieri said:
It looks like the name Saxon's Silk Specialties was only used until 1934, after which the company name seems to be "A. Saxonof," so I think that narrows the date of your item to somewhere between 1930-1933.
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Amazing detective work! I am so grateful!
 
Yes, I can happily accept early '30s for this piece, considering the information on fabric and labels - I think it's the top of a pair of pyjamas. Perhaps a trousseau. The condition looks brand new! Pity you don't have the pant, they would probably be wide and flaring with a button opening on the side.
 
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