via ANOTHER RARE FIND – 1950’s to EARLY 1960’S DEAD STOCK OXFORD SHIRT OF SANFORIZED COTTON
ANOTHER RARE FIND – 1950’s to EARLY 1960’S DEAD STOCK OXFORD SHIRT OF SANFORIZED COTTON
It’s a plain,white oxford shirt so I won’t bore you with the photo. The label is worth the whole find and all the details from the 1950’s to early 1960’s – – – – – –
there’s a cellophane collar prop still in place, a paper tag hanging from a button, a paper square in the pocket that was placed there by the final inspector, and an inventory stamp near the hem. An interesting thing about the fabric (besides being Sanforized) is that the weave gives it stretch, without any of our modern spandex. An extra tag sewn at the neck advertises this.
The sleeves will be too long for me so, of course, I’ll end up selling it but the best thing is the way that the story still unfolds. From what I can resource so far, this may have been a British brand. A find like this is always worth picking up just for the fun!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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JUST FOUND YESTERDAY – A POLISHED COTTON SEVENTIES SUNDRESS
JUST FOUND YESTERDAY – A POLISHED COTTON SEVENTIES SUNDRESS
I’m in frock heaven recently! The best thing about this dress is the fabric – heavy polished cotton was common in the early mid-century, so it’s great to find it in a late mid-century day dress. Always love polka dots. Also, it’s well-tailored with some of the classic tailoring touches that we miss today. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
There’s a 1 1/2″ hem allowance, well-hidden side seam pockets on each hip and it used to have a fabric tie belt, sadly missing now as so often happens. This style was very popular and well-made up through the mid-1960’s. Since then, not so much, so I’m happy that this example came a little bit later and was nicely-constructed of quality material.
Well, this discovery just makes me day-dream about what’s next – there is another really nice surprise coming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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LOVE THIS HAND-TAILORED COTTON GOWN IN A PRETTY PEONY PRINT
LOVE THIS HAND-TAILORED COTTON GOWN IN A PRETTY PEONY PRINT
The colors are beautiful and the styling unusual, with a faux train detail back and front – falling from the bodice. My first impression was that this dress may have been made in Hawaii, but I’m not sure. There is no label and my impression is that it was made by an individual with tailoring expertise or at a small tailoring shop.
The fabric and construction details say true vintage to me, so I’m going with that. Such a pretty design – it floats from just above the bust-line, swirling down to the hem, which is cut just a little longer in the back to make the dress fall properly. This is a detail that is not often (if ever) seen in mainstream patterns that have been cut recently – one of the important styling elements that have gone by the wayside in modern times. Surely true couture houses still observe them(?).
Anyway, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Very informal but extremely elegant.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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A 1960’S NANCY FROCK – HOW FUN IS THAT?
Haven’t found a “Nancy Frock” in quite a while so I’m very happy with this find. A house-dress, day-dress combo. The label says you can “wear it anywhere” – a smart style so typical of lower-priced dresses of that era. Proudly “made in the U.S.A.”. Such an old, iconic brand name label.
This poly shirtwaist style has an overall paisley print – so 1960’s. Although it doesn’t show well in the photo, the dyed-to-match buttons are sculpted and there is a little neck-tie beneath the collar, which dresses it up a bit. I love it that this dress also is in virtually perfect condition. The only flaw I see is the missing original belt.
Also, the original owner had written on the label “New Long” but I’m not about to try to remove that – it’s part of the story that she probably intended to have it altered (or do it herself). Looks like she never got around to it, so this garment may be new and unworn. Fab.
When it rains, it pours. So, more coming your way tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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LATE 1960’S 1970’S PRAIRIE STYLE DRESS FIND – THIS ONE CAN HAVE MANY LIVES
Could be a Prom – party, wedding or casual summer day dress according to your wish! Love well-made frocks like this one, which has pretty fabric and trim as well as a liner that prevents see-through (excepting for a bit at the midriff and on the sleeves). Just right!
I’m always super-happy to find a gown or long dress of this genre and era. And, in perfect condition. Things just keep getting better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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3 MID-CENTURY DRESSES TODAY – GOOD FINDS!
Yes, you’ll be seeing them very soon.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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