1940's

Vintage black crepe gown dates to the 1940's and has fabulous floral ornamentation on bust and sleeves. Ornamentation includes pastel seed beads, larger brass-colored spherical bead highlights, and raised gold outlines. Bodice features v-neck and lightly padded shoulders. Attached waist tie ties at center back. Side metal zipper. Unlined. No size label.

Measurements-

Bust: 38"-40"
Waist: 28 1/2"- 30"
Hip: 40"-42"
Across Shoulders: 15 1/2"
Sleeve Length: 11 1/2"
Center Back Length: 62"
Skirt Length: 45 1/2"

Condition: Excellent

This classic sword brooch was made in the 1940's likely during when the Arabian Nights movie craze struck the American public.  We are unsure of the plastic, but it is possibly lucite.  

Measurements-

Length: 4"

Width: 3/4" (at widest)

Vintage compact from Volupte dates to the 1940's and is made in gold-toned metal with a white enamel lacy glove. Compact opens to reveal a mirror and a powder puff with face powder.

Condition: Excellent

It measures 4.5" x 2" inches.

Vintage dress dates to the 1940's and is made of a synthetic sheer organza. Fitted bodice has gathered center front at bust and puff sleeves that are tapered at cuffs. Full skirt. Bodice is lined. Skirt is not. Side metal zipper with waist tie that is attached at the side seams.

Condition: Very good with some stress to the darts at the back neckline as well as some holes at both sleeves' cuffs. I would recommend having the sleeves shortened by 1/2" to fix this. Because of the repairs that are needed, this is reflected in the price.

Measurements:

Bust: 32"

Waist: 27"

Hip: Open

Across Shoulders: 14"

Sleeve Length: Approx 8"

Center Back Length: 51"

Vintage gown dates to the 1940's and is made of black crepe. The fitted bodice has a v-neck, 3/4-length sleeves, pintucks at the shoulders, and waist darts. The full skirt is floor-length and has a peplum. Unlined. Side metal zipper.

Condition: Very good with some snags on the peplum and a tear at one of the pintucks at bodice's shoulder. Additionally there is some extremely faint fading on the skirt.

Measurements:

Bust: 32"

Waist: 25"

Hip: Open

Across Shoulders: 14 1/2"

Sleeve Length: 16"

Center Back Length: 58"

1940's beaded handbag. Fully covered with iridescent green glass seed beads. Four fin-like protrusions on front side. Top opening. Brown fabric lining. Single interior side pocket.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Length Across Top: 10"
Length Across Bottom: 9"
Width: 3 3/4"
Height: 5"
Strap Drop: 5"

1940's black faille evening handbag from "Guild Originals". Gold-toned filigree hardware frames the outer upper edge of the bag. Highly gathered fabric on front and back sides. Black satin interior with side pockets. Double strap. Zip closure.

Condition: Very good with light wear to the fabric.

Measurements-

Width: 10" (widest point)
Height: 8 1/2"
Depth: 3"
Handle Drop: 7"

Fabulous jacket from Fred A. Block dates to the 1940's and is made of brown wool gabardine with cream, tan, blue, and brown hand embroidery in a geometric pattern. Stand collar. No closures. Fully lined. Shoulder pads.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Black felt cocktail hat. Black glass seed beads concentrically hand-sewn. Unlined.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Height: 5"
Length (front-back): 8"
Width (side-side): 7 1/2"
Inner Circumference: 18 1/4"

Vintage 1940's long dress is made of light blue cotton with allover floral print in red, pink, and green. It features a round neck with gathered eyelet trim that creates a ruffle effect. Fitted bodice has short sleeves that are gathered at the top creating a dramatic look and eyelet trim. Wide skirt has ruffled hem. Side metal zipper with ties at side waist that meet at the center back. Unlined.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Bust: 40"

Waist: 28"

Hips: Open

Across Shoulders:15"

Sleeve Length: 11"

Center Back Length: 52"

Square lucite pendant has carved scalloped edges and a black cameo glued on. Link chain.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Chain drop: 10 1/2"
Pendant Width: 2"
Pendant Height: 2 3/4"

Vintage lucite necklace likely dates between the 1930's and 1940's. Opaque plastic beads are two-toned mustard yellow and brown. It is on a knotted fabric cord.

Condition: Very good with some small chips throughout

Measurements:

Length: 32 1/2"

Bead Width: 1/2"

This long and lovely silk jacquard robe/ house coat from Dynasty Hong Kong has a flower motif in palette of muted blues and pinks on a silvery gray ground. Turn down collar, center front, and cuffs are stitched with trapunto detailing at the edges. Long sleeves with wide turned cuffs. Deep flap pockets. Elaborate frog closures down the center front. Fully lined.

Condition: Excellent

Measurements:

Bust: 36-37"

Waist: 30"

Hip: Open

Across Shoulders: 17"

Sleeve Length: 21"

Center Back Length: 56"