This beautiful bag was hanging on a rack with other very ordinary modern purses. I don’t think that the store personnel had a clue, but the magicvintagespy never fails to spot one . . . . . . .
Although it is faux leather and not top-of-the-line with no maker’s name inside, I love the pretty tapestry cover on the front. It is very well-made, as are most purses of that era, whether high-end or mid-priced. The colors are subtle and chic for Spring (or any season). It would be especially pretty with the season’s neutral colors like ivory, beige, or gray, as well as any solid color in the tapestry. It’s always great fun to find an unusual bag like this one.
My finds don’t always follow the weather, but I try to post photos of things that we would wear currently in North America. I know that doesn’t jibe for many of you joining in from some places in Europe, South America, Australia, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific. Maybe the way the weather is changing, that’s not true after all!
Keep in touch and stay tuned because, you just never know . . . . . . . .
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This one is really special (so what else is new) and great for cold-weather wear; anything from sitting through a football game, roasting marshmallows or chestnuts on the fire to dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh.
It is of a nice wool or wool-blend material, with a heavy black lining and fringe all around. I love the metal zipper from the left shoulder to the neck. A couple of hooks and eyes close the collar. With a casual, hometown style that was so popular in the sportswear from that mid-century era.
I’m not sure if there had been a label inside – may have been home-sewn by a very good seamstress, which is not unusual in vintage from the ’70s and before. Finding this one was another “Aha! experience” that I hadn’t been specifically looking for – that’s what makes being a sleuth for vintage so much fun, because you just never know . . . .
Traveling tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This very casual mid-century jacket has great features such as big shell buttons in front and at the cuffs, a lining around the neck and upper back for comfort, modest shoulder pads and front patch pockets. Built for practicality, but stylish in true vintage fashion! The label says: Wonder Fabric virgin wool Vagabond by Chippewa.
I love to imagine who wore this and where it was worn. Feels to me like jeans and saddle shoes or Keds would be just right – for a picnic or raking a few leaves. So much fun to find this one! When you’re being a vintage sleuth, it’s one great surprise after another and you just never know . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This true vintage coat doesn’t get the showing it deserves in this photo. Imagine it on a larger figure and glowing in deep ruby red. It has just one small, hidden button closing it in front. This allows for movement on the body and an elegance different from a coat with buttoned front but is still very warm.
100% Virgin Wool, a beautiful lining and deep slash pockets are common quality elements in these vintage garments.
It is definitely a “statement” coat and will last for years.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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