Vintage Caftan/Robe
- Thread starter 11moonshine
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Circa Vintage Clothing
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Hi 11moonshine and welcome to the forums.
The fabric is called Alaskine and it looks to be late '60s, which is also when the fabric was really popular in evening wear.
From what I can see of it, it looks to be more of a hostess gown than a caftan, which were generally less formal than this style.
The fabric is called Alaskine and it looks to be late '60s, which is also when the fabric was really popular in evening wear.
From what I can see of it, it looks to be more of a hostess gown than a caftan, which were generally less formal than this style.
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
Hello,
From what I can tell in your photos, the dress is made of what was called Alaskine. The fabric was popular in the 1960s and your caftan may date from that time. The color is a popular 1960s color as well. It would help for us to see the entire garment, preferably on a person or mannequin so we can determine the shape and better see any clues for dating it.
From what I can tell in your photos, the dress is made of what was called Alaskine. The fabric was popular in the 1960s and your caftan may date from that time. The color is a popular 1960s color as well. It would help for us to see the entire garment, preferably on a person or mannequin so we can determine the shape and better see any clues for dating it.
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
Cross posted with Nicole!
Circa Vintage Clothing
Alumni
Great minds think alike Barbara! I love alaskine, it's a beautiful material.
I, too, would love to see the garment in full, preferably being worn.
I, too, would love to see the garment in full, preferably being worn.
Better Dresses Vintage
Alumni
You can use the RN# right there on the tag as a starting point.
Use this formula (it's not perfect, but it's pretty darn good):
x-13,670=
y/2635 = z
z + 1959 =
most recent any item with that particular label can be (not its age, but it's oldest possible age)
KEY:
where x = your RN# (in this case 22347)
13670 = the first RN# ever issued
2,635 = the approximate quantity of RN#'s issued each year
1959 = the year the first RN# was issued
So...
22347-13670 = 8677
8677 divided by 2,635 = 3.29
3.29 + 1959 = ~1962/63 --> the very oldest anything with that label can be
If you're stumped, it's a good starting point.
Beware WPN #s which were sometimes converted to RN #s, they give kooky results.
The formula doesn't work with WPN #s.
So even without seeing the item, I could tell you it can't be older than early 60s. But looking at the color, the shape, the fabric, the styling, tells you it's late 60s.
If the content is printed only on the hangtag, and not on a permanently attached label, and there are also no cleaning instructions on a permanent tag, you know it's from before the mid-70s. Another clue.
Use this formula (it's not perfect, but it's pretty darn good):
x-13,670=
y/2635 = z
z + 1959 =
most recent any item with that particular label can be (not its age, but it's oldest possible age)
KEY:
where x = your RN# (in this case 22347)
13670 = the first RN# ever issued
2,635 = the approximate quantity of RN#'s issued each year
1959 = the year the first RN# was issued
So...
22347-13670 = 8677
8677 divided by 2,635 = 3.29
3.29 + 1959 = ~1962/63 --> the very oldest anything with that label can be
If you're stumped, it's a good starting point.
Beware WPN #s which were sometimes converted to RN #s, they give kooky results.
The formula doesn't work with WPN #s.
So even without seeing the item, I could tell you it can't be older than early 60s. But looking at the color, the shape, the fabric, the styling, tells you it's late 60s.
If the content is printed only on the hangtag, and not on a permanently attached label, and there are also no cleaning instructions on a permanent tag, you know it's from before the mid-70s. Another clue.