Category Archives: early 1900’s

RARE TRUE VINTAGE GLASS BEAD NECKLACES FROM THE 1920’S

RARE GLASS BEAD NECKLACES FROM THE 1920'S

Staying in the early 20th Century for a brief while, here are two costume bead necklaces from the 1920’s. Longer length, which was popular then, twirling and bouncing down the front of ladies’ Spring frocks.

Although these are certainly not a dime-a-dozen all over the place, fortunately for us they have survived the years better than their clothing counterparts from that day.

Wonderful finds!

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RARE TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S EMBROIDERED PUMPS

RARE TRUE VINTAGE 1930'S EMBROIDERED PUMPS

A rare surprise find for me – these beautiful pumps in excellent condition, from the 1930’s. Unusual to find shoes from that time in the first place, but with fabric uppers and in such good shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

These might look lovely with a Spring party or tea dress. They would also be beautiful with a tailored outfit for every-day. Of course, that depends on your every-day wardrobe . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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2 TRUE VINTAGE DRESSY FROCKS FROM THE FLIRTY THIRTIES

2 TRUE VINTAGE DRESSY FROCKS FROM THE FLIRTY THIRTIES

Here’s another detour to the days of film noir – lets check out a couple of little black dresses from that time . . . ..

Black crepe with major embellishments. the dress on the left is quite form-fitting, but with no stretch, and has a small side zipper, so you have to wiggle in. It is covered with metal stud decoration.

The frock on the right – also black crepe – is less fitted and easier to get into. Has a huge beaded design on the bodice – looks like a Firebird(?) – I guess we can make it whatever we want . . . . . . . .

These are rare finds, and in excellent condition. A couple of cherished items – like a hundred or so others in my closet . . . . . . . ..

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TRUE VINTAGE 1970’S GUNNE SAX BY JESSICA “DANCE-HALL GIRL” DRESS

TRUE VINTAGE 1970'S GUNNE SAX BY JESSICA "DANCE-HALL GIRL" DRESS.

RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES’ HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????

RARE, RARE ANTIQUE FIND!!! LADIES' HAND-MADE CAPELET – 100 YEARS OLD??????.

WONDERFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S – EARLY 1940’S DAY DRESS

WONDERFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1930'S – EARLY 1940'S DAY DRESS.

WONDERFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S – EARLY 1940’S DAY DRESS

WONDERFUL TRUE VINTAGE 1930'S - EARLY 1940'S DAY DRESS

For those of you who have been watching since last winter, you may have seen this dress before. BUT, the photo I had with me then didn’t do it justice. Now that I have Madge, I wanted to publish another one.

This frock was a rare find! For one thing, its age and superb condition makes it remarkable and it has such wonderful details.

The fabric is unusual. It may be a 100% cotton, as we might expect from the look of it, but it doesn’t feel that way. I’m not sure if that is age (though it’s in very good shape) or if it is another material or a blend. I’d love to have a laboratory where I could analyze the content of fabrics because it’s a fascinating question.

Another thing I love are the buttons. I believe that they are real mother of pearl, rather than pearlized plastic. Some of them are broken because they are a perforated design and somewhat delicate, but at least half of them are fine.

The slide-through buckle was missing (I could tell that was the type of buckle it was because of how the belt is made) so I added a vintage mother of pearl one that I already had and it’s perfect.

It’s another Bonnie Parker dress (remember – Bonnie and Clyde) and so much fun to have discovered it! Lots of imagination in this one – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940’S PINK SATIN EVENING GOWN

TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S PINK SATIN EVENING GOWN

I imagine an ingenue wearing this dress – a young woman attending some special event. Maybe her first formal dance. There’s even a couple of pinholes at the waist where I’m sure a corsage was fastened!

This one goes way back. It’s got another of those 12″ zippers in the middle of the back that doesn’t go all the way to the neck. Definitely a “wiggle dress” before they became notorious in the early 1950’s.

Pink satin is pretty sweet. And, the dress is quite small so I think it was for a young person, although women were much smaller then and a small woman can certainly wear it. (ahem, ahem . . . . .) Notice the peplum, as shown yesterday on a much different frock. The peplum was a real ’40’s thing.

I just happened to be out for a drive when this one appeared. I stopped on a hunch. You just never know . . . .
. . . . . Click the next post for the back view. . . . . . . . .

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TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S BONNIE PARKER DRESS FOUND IN AN OLD CUPBOARD

TRUE VINTAGE 1930'S BONNIE PARKER DRESS FOUND IN AN OLD CUPBOARD.

TRUE VINTAGE 1930’S BONNIE PARKER DRESS FOUND IN AN OLD CUPBOARD

TRUE VINTAGE 1930'S BONNIE PARKER DRESS FOUND IN AN OLD CUPBOARD

This dress and its slip were hiding in an old cupboard. It is from the 1930’s (or possibly even the ’20s!). Makes me think of something that Bonnie Parker (of Bonnie and Clyde) would have worn.

The slip is necessary because the dress is crocheted from cotton yarn and is very open-weave. It fits the body so closely that it’s another one that Madge can’t model. She’s getting frustrated with my choices.

The sleeves come about to the elbow and one of the most interesting things about the dress is the belt buckle. I think it is made from celluloid. Could be plastic, might be Bakelite.

Such an unusual find! I was so surprised, but that’s the life of a sleuth – you just never know . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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