Old cotton and buttons; hand-stitching – this little frock is probably from the 1950’s or 1960’s. Can you imagine a little girl’s everyday dress surviving till today?????? Read on . . . . . . . . . . . .
Once in a while, in an unusual venue, I’ll see something out of the ordinary – like a piece that is very antique or something made for a child. Although children’s clothing is not my usual focus, I’ll take a second look.
Well, this was another Wowee, look at THAT! moment so, of course, I had to bring it home. What a relic so well-preserved, with the added bonus of having been hand-made. Several things about the construction are unusual.
In these situations, it’s common to see something that was made for a special occasion – that is, dressy clothing or christening gowns, etc. that are often preserved after one or two wearings; maybe baby shoes that are tough enough to stand up over time (no pun intended).
BUT, not everyday items!! These usually have gone by the wayside decades ago because of the normal wear-and-tear a child puts on their clothing, not to mention outgrowing it and passing it on or Mom turning it into a dishrag.
So, I feel like a museum curator with a new discovery laid before me. The mystery goes on . .. . . . . . . . . .
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A bit off-season, for sure, but who cares! This pretty frock has many hand-tailored details, though I suspect that it was commercially-made, in Fifties or very early Sixties.
This fabulous 100% cotton dress was made in West Germany, obviously before 1989 and maybe many years before that. Yes, it’s another new find that’s out-of-season right now in North America and most of Europe, but I love, love, love this anyway and couldn’t wait to show it!
I’ve just found several lovely handbags and will show them to you over the next few days. Remember, I promised that there will be several warm-weather items coming along with the more seasonal (for the northern hemisphere) kinds of things.
I’ve been on such a roll finding women’s blouses and shirts these past two months; it’s nice to be able to show a men’s shirt now, and one that’s suitable for the weather. Classic Western wear styling by a company that specialized in this kind of clothing.
