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Classic, wearable vintage clothing & accessories from the 1930s through the 1970s
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Vintage 60s-70s Cardinal Red Bird Craft Kit Purse

$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 ...
Vintage Children's Lederhosen Leather Shorts Oskar

$35 USDVintage Children's Lederhosen Leather Shorts Oskar

Clothing:Childrens
Cute little kids leather shorts, Lederhosen, perfect to celebrate Germany's fall festival, Oktoberfest. Grey-green suede with red pocket trim and dark forest green leather trim around front opening, pockets and around the hems. Cute adjustable suspenders with fuzzy lining for comfort, and a cute squirrel, acorns and oak leaf embossed design on the front! Horn-looking buttons front and back, the waistline is faced in vinyl. Stamped Oskar 1-86 on the inside back facing. This measures about 20" ...
Vintage Huge 35" Square Silk Souvenir Scarf California Brightly Colored

$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 ...
Vintage Late 1950s Black Feather Tendrils Clip Band Ballerina Hat

$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 ...
Vintage Late 1950s Pointy Toed Brown Reptile Stiletto Heels by Theo

$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 ...
Vintage 1950s Ivory Pearl & Beaded Sweater by Storyk

$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 ...
Vintage Late 50s Early 60s Cocoa, Copper, Pewter Autumn Floral Tapestry Kelly Handbag Purse

$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 ...
Vintage Early 60s Sharkskin Shirt Jac with Cool Congo Player Embroidery

$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 ...
Vintage 1940s Men's Campus Gabardine Loop Shirt in Coral, Grey & Black Woven Plaid  L/XL

$145 USDVintage 1940s Men's Campus Gabardine Loop Shirt in Coral, Grey & Black Woven Plaid L/XL

Clothing:Mens:Specialty Shirts
Here is an amazing vintage rayon gaberdine shirt with a satin back yoke lining, loop closure at neckline, straight hem, french seams and pointed cuff detailing. It's made by the quality sportswear maker "Campus" and is in the gorgeous 1940s color combo of coral pink, dove grey and black in a fabulous woven plaid. Measures: 24" across the chest (for a 48" chest) 6.5" neck point to shoulder point 28" from neck point to hem 19" across back shoulder point to shoulder point 26" sleeve length, and is ...
Cool Vintage RAB Texas Brand Grey Embroidered Cowboy Western Boots

$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 ...
Vintage 1970s Olive Green & Teal Tapestry Wallet Billfold Checkbook Cover

$12 USDVintage 1970s Olive Green & Teal Tapestry Wallet Billfold Checkbook Cover

Clothing:Handbags Purses:Wallet
Creative House Inc from Richardson, Texas produced this handy folding mini organizer wallet. The exterior is a nylon weave floral tapestry in fabulous 70s shades of olive green and teal on an ivory ground. There is a single snap that attaches securely. Opened up, this has a tobacco-toned distressed leather-look vinyl with three sections: the first has a snap closured coin catch next to another snap closured photo catch. It has a total of 6 sleeves: the two on the outside ends are a bit more ...
Wonderfully Warm Men's Vintage Loden Wool Coat from Munich, Germany

$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 ...
Vintage 1960s Sweet Little Espresso Brown Faux Reptile Handbag Purse by Meyers

$24 USDVintage 1960s Sweet Little Espresso Brown Faux Reptile Handbag Purse by Meyers

Clothing:Handbags Purses
This sweet little reptile embossed vinyl handbag was made by Meyers in the USA. It is tiny: only 9.5" wide x 5.75" to the top of the purse itself (the standing double handle adds another 5.25" of height) and is 3" deep. Even, so, there are 3 main compartments: the two side panels are lined in rich brown faille, and are a handy place to slide a key or cell phone; while the center section has a 5" metal zippered pocket along one side (it is lined, too) and is lined in a dark brown and very ...
Vintage Black Woven Copper Lurex Ethnic Skirt with Lime & Teal XS/S

$35 USDVintage Black Woven Copper Lurex Ethnic Skirt with Lime & Teal XS/S

Clothing:Womens:Skirts
This fabric is beautifully woven black ground with copper lurex throughout. There are small lime green design elements woven into the upper half with deep rows of turquoise-teal on the lower half. This feels like a thick cotton (except for the lurex threads); it is made of 3 panels of 36" wide fabric, with the selvage edges used as the seam finishes. There are no fiber or maker labels, leading us to believe this was custom sewn; the use of the 7" metal diecast Crown zipper dates it at the early ...
Vintage Late 1960s NOS Brown, Black & Gray Abstract Floral Knit Mod Dress with Contrast Trim

$40 USDVintage Late 1960s NOS Brown, Black & Gray Abstract Floral Knit Mod Dress with Contrast Trim

Clothing:Dress, Dresses
Here's a fabulous Crown Knits for Parkshire vintage NOS (new old stock) long sleeve dress with tags from the late 1960s to very early 1970s. It is a fabulous woven collage of abstract flowers and shapes in a classic espresso brown, dove grey and black combination in a 100% textured polyester knit with dark brown trim around the neckline, the sleeve hems, and is also used for the self belt. This is a shapely princess cut dress in the front with a slight flare shape to the back with slim straight ...
Vintage 1960s Black & White Border Print Kitty Blouse Tunic Top by Oscar

$35 USDVintage 1960s Black & White Border Print Kitty Blouse Tunic Top by Oscar

Clothing:Blouses, Tops
Here is a fabulous black and white geometric late 60s border print tunic blouse. It measures about 40" at the bust, neck point to shoulder point is 4.5", sleeves are 9.5", about 14.5" across the back shoulders, and 26.5" from shoulder to hem. There is no neckline or sideseam label in this polyester beauty, but printed along the hem of the print itself (border print, made to specifications for a blouse pattern it says: "by Oscar" with a little star, then: "DO NOT BLEACH' MACHINE WASH' WARM' ...
Awesome Vintage 60's Textured Cotton Daisy Print Aloha Hawaiian Shirt

$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 ...
Vintage 1970s Grey, Navy, Red & Gold Plaid Side Pleated Skirt

$35 USDVintage 1970s Grey, Navy, Red & Gold Plaid Side Pleated Skirt

Clothing:Womens:Skirts
This cute collegiate skirt is in classic colors of pewter gray with navy blue, crimson red, harvest gold and forest green in an attractive unbalanced plaid. This is a simple design which enhances the plaid: there are single darts on either side of the back of the skirt while the front has another single dart on the right side, while the left has a top-stitched double tuck that ends in pleats. The zipper (9" metal Talon) is hidden within the side pleat rather than in the side seam. We believe ...
Pretty Ship 'N Shore Vintage 1970s Feminine Blouse with Crochet Lace Trim

$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" ...
Gorgeous Fall Toned Green Feathered Vintage 60s Pillbox Hat

$55 USDGorgeous Fall Toned Green Feathered Vintage 60s Pillbox Hat

Clothing:Hats
What a fun little pillbox hat from the late 1950s- early 60s! it is absolutely covered in feathers swirling around the sides and top in yummy autumn shades of olive green, chocolate-y brown and black with accents of brilliant orange, bright yellow with hints of teal blue at the tips on the top of the hat! This has a stiff mesh net inside with an olive green velvet edge. It is shaped deeper toward the front (about 2" +) while the back is narrower (a little over an inch). It is 21" around the ...
Vintage 1960s NOS White Flats with Black Patent Trim by Jolene Hollywood Inspired 7 1/2 B

$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 ...
Vintage 1950s BSA Boy Scouts of America Neckerchief Scarf

$25 USDVintage 1950s BSA Boy Scouts of America Neckerchief Scarf

Collectibles:Fraternal Groups:Boy Scouts Of America
Here we have an official boy scout neckerchief, estimated to be from the mid 1950s. It is in the traditional gold and navy color scheme with a variety of cub and boy scout logos and motifs, included are: In one corner: boy scout saluting, boy scout peace sign, boy scout hand shake, and some sort of boy scout knuckles together symbol. There is a boy swimming, a scout looking in on a cage of rabbits, another is mowing with a PUSH (not motorized) mower, a group of scouts singing, a scout planting a ...
Vintage White Fur Novelty Hat with Curlique Tail & Bow

$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 ...
Vintage 1940s/50s White Fur Hat with Red & Pink Roses by Nina Neal

$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 ...
Sweet Vintage Late 1970s Early 1980s Ginger Jones of California Ruffle Front Poufy Puff Sleeve

$35 USDSweet Vintage Late 1970s Early 1980s Ginger Jones of California Ruffle Front Poufy Puff Sleeve Girl-Next-Door Blouse

Clothing:Blouses, Tops
Girl Next Door sweet ruffly blouse by Ginger Jones of California. In the late 70s there was a trend toward Victorian inspired silhouettes and styles; this blouse features some of those in the super gathered feminine puff sleeves, PERFECT for the Fall 2009 fashion trends! Also, this has a stand up collar with wing tip front reminiscent of earlier times as well, AND it comes with a "string" tie of espresso brown with teeny harvest gold and white paisleys! The bodice ruffles are tapered from about ...
Vintage 1960s Michael Terre Southern California Autumn Toned Velvet Turban Toque Hat

$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 ...
Vintage 1940s Fabulous Set of Two Real Fur Bracelets

$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 ...
Vintage Marshwood Style Silver Wire Bound Eyeglass Frames

$60 USDVintage Marshwood Style Silver Wire Bound Eyeglass Frames

Clothing:Eyeglasses, Optical Wear
Here is an excellent pair of flat top Marshwood wire rim frames with engraving across the bridge, around both lenses and down the exterior temples. These have gorgeous mother of pearl nose pads (dating them post 1920) and cable temples. They measure 4.75" across the front, the temples (arms) are 4" formed (at an angle from the end to the center back of the circle). These are marked B & L (Bausch & Lomb) on the backside of the bridge; no other markings on them. We also just noticed that the ...
Vintage Duchess of Italy 1950s Fuzzy Soft Purple Hat with Felt Trim

$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 ...
Vintage H Bar C Aqua & Orange Plaid Cowboy Western Shirt

$60 USDVintage H Bar C Aqua & Orange Plaid Cowboy Western Shirt

Clothing:Rockabilly, Western:Shirts
Here's a great color combination of pumpkin, turquoise and ivory WOVEN into an awesome plaid for H Bar C; the colorway and tag suggest this is late 60's, early 70's vintage. This has the peaked yokes front and back as well as on the pockets (which have round pearl snaps). There are round pearl snaps (Rau Klikit, of course) down the front, and there are 4 on each sleeve. They are a gorgeous smokey gray color which blends beautifully with this subtle cowboy plaid. This is a permanent press long ...
 
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