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Classic, wearable vintage clothing & accessories from the 1930s through the 1970s
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$65 USDVintage 60s-70s Cardinal Red Bird Craft Kit Purse
Clothing:Handbags Purses
Inspired by the wildly successful Enid Collins kitsch bags were other lesser-known and unlabeled craft purse kits, as is this lovely cardinal handbag! This has the same slubbed canvas sides and wooden bottom; the vinyl handles and flip tab with twist closure: the only thing missing is a signature and a petal from one of the magnolia-looking flowers on the right side of the bag (see close-up photos, please). Super clean interior. Very minor darkening along top of back of the bag; see attached ...
$115 USDFabulous Vintage Late 1930s Early 1940s Red Reptile Peep Toe Sling Back I Miller High Heel Shoes
Clothing:Boots, Shoes
We love this pair of vintage red reptile heels by the quality shoe makers I. Miller. They have flirty open toes as well as an open criss-cross design with an angled "bow" across the vamp. These have square-ish heels, about 1" by 1" and 4" high (32/8 in shoe terms). It is 3" across the ball of the foot, and 9.5" from toe to heel. These are sling-backs, with a 5/8" wide strap and 3/4" wide buckle. These are stamped in gold: "I. MILLER Beautiful Shoes" on the right, and "I. MILLER Michigan Blvd. ...
$115 USDCool Vintage RAB Texas Brand Grey Embroidered Cowboy Western Boots
Clothing:Rockabilly, Western:Boots
Texas Brand Boot, All American Made, style 6222 in a size 10 D. Cool gray with 4 rows of classic flame stitching on the shanks and ostrich print feet with the COOLEST silver toe guards. The bottoms are slightly scuffed, but the interiors are in great shape and look like they've been worn little to none. A terrific pair of vintage cowboy boots to get you lucky when you honky tonk or rockabilly hard this weekend! If you're not sure of your size, we HIGHLY recommend going to a quality western store ...
$85 USDVintage 1950s Ivory Pearl & Beaded Sweater by Storyk
Clothing:Sweaters
Here is a pretty white cardigan sweater-girl sweater made of 100% orlon with pearl shank buttons and which is heavily beaded on the shoulders. The beading is mostly champagne and ivory round pearls with some silver tube beads and seed pearls spraying out creating a dazzling sunburst or starburst effect. This measures 40" under the arms, about 18" across the top of the shoulders, the sleeves are 23", and it is 22" from shoulder to hem. It has been worn, as there is minimal (typical) orlon pilling ...
$25 USDVintage 1950s Red, Black & Gray Pullover Sweater M
Clothing:Sweaters
Here is a cool vintage crew neck sweater in 50s rockabilly colors of charcoal grey, pewter grey, red and black. There are no labels for fiber or maker (we found this in a vintage warehouse in St. Louis years ago...), but it has the hand of wool and the long fibers of mohair. This is in wonderful like-new condition, absolutely NO pilling, holes, snags...and totally clean. This measures 42" under the arms, 27" from shoulder to hem, 19" across the back, 20" from the underarm seam to the sleeve hem. ...
$135 USDVintage 1940s Black Persian Lamb Furred Tuxedo Swing Coat
Clothing:Coats:Women's
Here is a wonderfully classic mid 40s black wool boxy swing coat with fabulous collar & lapels of curly Persian lamb surrounding the back of the neck and widely trimming all the way down the center front on both sides! This style was referred to as a "furred tuxedo" coat. This has padded and vented shoulders (~14"across back from seam to seam), the sleeves have a seam under the arm and down the top, as well. The back kick pleat is secured with a double top-stitched arrow detail (see lightened ...
$85 USDAwesome Vintage 60's Textured Cotton Daisy Print Aloha Hawaiian Shirt
Clothing:Tiki, Aloha, Hawaiian:Men's Aloha Shirts
Here is a TERRIFIC vintage 60's "Royal Hawaiian" aloha shirt in excellent fabric of awesome colors (lime & kelly green, turquoise blue & white!), and an incredible daisy floral print! It has the silvertoned petroglyph look metal buttons, with vertical buttonholes. There's some s l i g h t discoloring inside the neckline and on the back of the right sleeve, as well as a v e r y light spot 3.5" in from CF and up from the hem. Although it doesn't show in the photos and isn't noticable when worn, it ...
$75 USDVintage Late 1950s Pointy Toed Brown Reptile Stiletto Heels by Theo
Clothing:Boots, Shoes
Here is a beautiful pair of Rivieras heels by Theo; they are also labeled Sibley's as well. These are 3.75" high spikes with pointy-toes (also called winkle-pickers). The toe boxes on these are particularly lovely as they have inverted tucks that add a sexy flirtatious edge. These are made of a tobacco brown reptile, perhaps snake, or lizard, they are unlabeled. They ARE labeled with a size, which is AA Heel with a 27 5 below that and a 10 H300 under that. Also it is stamped Comb Last 1453. The ...
$55 USDVintage Late 1950s Black Feather Tendrils Clip Band Ballerina Hat
Clothing:Hats
A favorite style of the late 50s that continued well into the 60s was the flattering clip band of feather tendrils that resembled a Degas ballerina headpiece. These bands have seen a resurgance in fashion recently, and this one in simple yet dramatic black is in fabulous and completely wearable condition. This has a black grosgrain ribbon liner/base that is one and 1/8th inch wide, the band itself measures 12" from end to end, while the feathers wisp as long as 3" extra! There is a 1/2" wide by ...
$45 USDVintage Huge 35" Square Silk Souvenir Scarf California Brightly Colored
Clothing:Scarves
We love this fabulous "California The Golden State" souvenir scarf made of pure silk and having a hand rolled hem. This has loads of "titled" tourist destinations bordering the hem: "Hilly San Francisco" "Beaches" Olvera Street The Golden Gate Bridge "Daylight" (which has a train speeding by a Spanish Mission) Union Station LA "Sking" (this was made in Japan and we're positive it's meant to say "Skiing") Race Tracks The Hollywood Bowl Farmers Market Orange Groves Griffith Planetarium Boat Racing ...
$135 USDVintage Early 60s Sharkskin Shirt Jac with Cool Congo Player Embroidery
Clothing:Mens:Specialty Shirts
This has the COOLest embroidery of an exotic bongo congo player next to a flocked turquoise tapa-look print next to a bound finished chest pocket on this outstanding Iolani shirt jac. It's in beautiful condition; and as you probably know, these authentic shirt jacs are getting harder to find. This one is made of a beautiful lightweight polished blend fabric (probably cotton/poly, no fiber labels on this) with a blue/gold sharkskin sheen and incredible details. It's made in the traditional (shirt ...
$75 USDVintage White Fur Novelty Hat with Curlique Tail & Bow
Clothing:Hats
These tiny hats were referred to as "small tilted toy" or "doll hats"...popular from the late 1930s and throughout the first half of the 1940s. It is only about 6" across, BEAUTIFULLY constructed and totally unique. It is white blonde fur (unmarked, so not sure of the type, but it is short hair with a very full base, similar to, if not, mink) cut into tiny triangular pieces and sewn into a circular hat, and it has been manipulated so there is a bit of a tuft in the center top. And even MORE ...
$25 USDVintage 1950s Lady Gay Black Cotton Flared Hem Gloves 6 1/2
Clothing:Gloves
These are a rich, dark black pair of gloves that are machine-stitched and in wonderful, wearable condition. These are beautifully made with forchettes (narrow, forked strips of material joining the front and back sections of the fingers of gloves), a sure sign of quality. They also have a decorative flared hem with two rows of pinked edge scallops with tiny circles of embroidery for accent. The label inside says: "Lady Gay" Double Woven Cotton. It has a 6 1/2 in a circle (for the size). Also ...
$285 USDWonderfully Warm Men's Vintage Loden Wool Coat from Munich, Germany
Clothing:Coats:Men's
These quality vintage winter coats from Europe are so well made, so collectible and SO desirable! This one is labeled "The Genuine Imported Loden Coat made in Lodenfrey Munich Western-Germany." There is one other small label, it is in the loop & buttoned pocket IN the lining of the right side of the coat. It is an embroidered number "38" on a simple small sewn-in tag. There are no fiber labels, although we're sure it is at least partially cashmere, blended with wool, most likely. The hand of ...
$65 USDVintage Late 50s Early 60s Cocoa, Copper, Pewter Autumn Floral Tapestry Kelly Handbag Purse
Clothing:Handbags Purses
This late 1950s/early 1960s purse has a lovely transitional season color palette of muted salmon, mink, harvest AND metallic gold with hints of lilac and mauve blended into a rich floral medallion tapestry. It is a classic handbag in the traditional Kelly shape with metal (brass) feet and taupe vinyl handle. This stands 8.5" tall, the 15" handle adds another 6.5" of height, it is 10" across and is 2.75" wide. The inside is ivory vinyl, in pristine condition. There is an open pocket along one ...
$75 USDVintage 1940s/50s White Fur Hat with Red & Pink Roses by Nina Neal
Clothing:Hats
This super cuddle-y soft fur hat by Nina Neal (labeled Des Moines, Iowa) has a dark red velveteen rose and four deep pink buds accenting the front. The fur circles the top of the head, and there is a black double mesh in the top of the hat. It has black velvet prongs on the side to help steady it, so it sits marvelously toward the back, or can be pushed to the front. The circlet style hat was particularly popular in the 1940s, although this could be from as late as the 1950s . This measures ...
$30 USDVintage 1970s Ivory Jacquard & Lace Puffy Sleeve Blouse by St.Amy M
Clothing:Blouses, Tops
This sweet lace blouse has a stand up collar with dainty lace trim, pearl-ized finish shank buttons up the front and on each cuff, and is made from an overall harlequin jacquard weave poly/cotton (80/20) with four bands of lace accenting the front. The sleeves have a ton of gathers at the top to make a flirty puffy sleeve which is gathered at the narrow wrist band (1 and 1/8" wide). This is labeled "St. Amy" and it does have an "11" on the undertag. We would estimate this to fit as a medium to ...
$55 USDVintage 1950s Black & Brown Air Step Spike Stilettos 6.5
Clothing:Boots, Shoes
Here is a vintage size 6.5 two-tone pair of sky high stilletto heels with POINTY POINTY toes labeled Soft Touch by Air Step. Gorgeous deep dark chocolately brown leather with pristine black spike heels, and black leather trim around the edge, and with two thin strips across the toe box, interspersed with a zig zag hole punch design, reminiscent of a wing tip detail, but feminized for the ladies. These measure about 10" from inside point to back of the heel, 3 and 1/8" at the widest (measuring ...
$18 USDVintage 50s Green Velvet & Satin Pancake or Narrow Pillbox Hat
Clothing:Hats
Here is a lovely olive-y green vintage velvet hat with pleated green satin trim. It has a grosgrain ribbon edge-liner as well as velvet edging and side prongs. It has no label or stamp on it. Some call these pancake hats, others refer to them as narrow pillbox hats. It measures a tiny 19" around the inside rim (between the velvet and the grosgrain) and is meant to be worn atop a 50's hair-do rather than be pulled down on the head allowing this to be worn on a variety of sized heads rather than a ...
$75 USDVintage 1960s Mohair Cardigan Sweater Made In Italy by Sebastian L
Clothing:Sweaters
This adorably fuzzy mohair sweater is in fabulous autumn tones of olive green, husk and bittersweet berries and is in a hard-to-find larger size! The delightfully simple cut accentuates the dramatic plaid and the co-ordinating olive green double-knit trim along the neckline, hem and sleeve hems. There are no buttons or buttonholes, its meant to be worn open. Laid flat this measures: 22" across the underarms (44" bust) 16.5" across the top of the back shoulders 22" from shoulder seam to sleeve ...
$45 USDVintage 1960s Michael Terre Southern California Autumn Toned Velvet Turban Toque Hat
Clothing:Hats
Here is a fabulous creation in autumn tones of gathered velvet by Micheal Terre of Southern California, estimated to be from the 1960s. Shades of cocoa brown, husk and olive green velvet wrap around the head and come to a dramatic twist accent in the front. It is secured to a honeycomb mesh base and a 1" wide band of beige grosgrain ribbon around the inside edge (measures 21 and 3/4" around). The band is quite clean, but we did notice an area in the back on the lightest bone section that there ...
Clothing:Handbags Purses
This sweet little clutch purse has a fabulous metallic flower pattern woven right into the fabric lending a dramatic embroidered tapestry look, perfect for evening and formal events. This measures 10" across, 5.75" from top to bottom (with a 1/2" deep rose clasp on top) and is a very slim 1" deep. This has a fabric covered "Admiral" mouth that swings wide; there is a soft peach-tone faille interior lining that is very clean with no ink marks or stains of any sort. This also has a swing chain ...
$35 USDVintage 1960s Black Velvet Triangular Scarf with Adorable Ball of Fur
Clothing:Hats
Simple and cute as can be is this triangle scarf (which were SO popular in the late 60s) ~ this one has an added attraction: its made of VELVET and has a precious decorative ball of fur dangling at the back (like a little black snow bunny!). Intended to be tied under the chin, these are SUPER adorable tied UNDER your hair, instead; our mannequins are unable to be shot like that, though ~ This is lined in a smooth black knit, the ties are 5/8" wide black velvet, one is 15" long, the other 14". ...
$75 USDVintage 1970s Bonnie Smith for Kimel Purple Suede Peek Toe Sling Back Heels Shoes 7N
Clothing:Boots, Shoes
Purple suede. Peep toes. Sling back heels. Labeled a size 7N, these measure 9.25" from open-toed front to back, they are 2 and 7/8" at the widest. These have a disco-metallic gold liners and pads; they have been worn, but apparently not much, and not very "hard". We can find no flaws on these, but I swear I do see a hint of disco glitter flirtatiously sparkling when I look closely! The heels are 3.5" high and absolutely un-scuffed which is even MORE amazing since they are purple suede as well. ...
$55 USDVintage 1940s Beatrice-Martin New York Velvet Novelty Feathered Whimsy Hat
Clothing:Hats
Here is a fabulous little black velvet whimsey hat by Beatrice-Martin New York with seven velvet based tabs of accent feathers. The feathers are airy, wispy, we believe they are ostrich or marabou possibly. This small platter hat is about 6.5" wide and about 6" from front to back. It is faced with black lace and lined in a red toned sharkskin satin. Also labeled "Wolf's Des Moines", and has two 3/4" combs to secure into hair. Dramatic look; completely one of a kind!
$60 USDVintage 1960s NOS White Flats with Black Patent Trim by Jolene Hollywood Inspired 7 1/2 B
Clothing:Boots, Shoes
Sweet pair of NOS flats from the 60s: nice rounded--yet-pointy toes, with a comfy 7/8" heel in shiny un-scuffed black patent leather. These have white leather uppers, the strap and trim are man-made materials. The soles have started to curl; a friend has suggested glueing them and then weighting them down with bags of lentils or dried beans to fit nicely in the shoes. They are in otherwise like-new condition, and super clean! They are marked size 7 and 1/2 B: they measure 3 and 1/8" at their ...
$30 USDVintage Duchess of Italy 1950s Fuzzy Soft Purple Hat with Felt Trim
Clothing:Hats
Here's a fun hat in a wonderfully rich deep purple. It is so soft and fuzzy; the underside is smooth felt, the top side practically feels like fur! The body is by Duchess and was made in Italy. This has a purple grosgrain ribbon inner band that measures 20.25". It is labeled "Wolf's Des Moines". This has a rolled brim, it is about 2" deep to the front, and tapers to about 1" at the back, however it can be manipulated a bit to wear as you please . There are two bands of double-stitched felt for ...
$40 USDPretty Ship 'N Shore Vintage 1970s Feminine Blouse with Crochet Lace Trim
Clothing:Blouses, Tops
This is a quality "Limited Edition by Ship 'N Shore" blouse in a slightly sheer, richly slubbed blend (feels like cotton poly, but it is not labeled) in a sweet print of flowers and twining lace ribbons. There was a big Victorian influence on clothing in the 1970s and this is one fabulous example of it: This has a stand up collar with double-button closure at the neck, the collar and wrists are gather trimmed with a beautiful cotton crochet lace (7/8" wide). The puff sleeves have 8 rows of 1/4" ...
$35 USDVintage 1960s Sweet Pale Pink Flower Embroidered Lace & Ruffles Nightgown by Gilead S/M
Clothing:Womens:Lingerie
Here is a cotton candy sweet pink empire night gown with grosgrain ribbon trim and bow, deep ruffled flounce at the hem, ruffled lace trimmed neckline, arms eyes and flounce, with pink and green embroidery flowers on the bodice, as well as around a band on the hem flounce. Label is Gilead; this is a 65 polyester 35 cotton blend. It is labeled a medium, however laid flat it measures: 19" gathered bust (for a total of 38-40") 14.75" across UNDER bust (on grosgrain ribbon band), although the back ...
$85 USDVintage 1940s Fabulous Set of Two Real Fur Bracelets
Clothing:Fur:Fur Accessories:Bracelets
Here is a pair of dark brown super soft real fur bracelets. Each one is in a "C" shape with a grosgrain ribbon backing and satin edgings. They measure 7" long from rounded end to rounded end, and they are 3/4" wide. They do have a bit of "flex" to them so they slip on a wrist comfortably. These are in wonderful condition with absolutely no flaws that we can see. They are from a dear friend's mother who wore them in the late 40s; she said that when she wore hers it was to complement a fur ...
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