Just LOVE finding these knitwear items that have been so well-preserved for 50 – 60 years!! Unusual finds are always tons of fun. This shirt was made by a Sears, Roebuck & Co. brand that…
Source: RARE ONCE AGAIN – 1950’S – EARLY 1960’S MEN’S KNIT POLO SHIRT
Just LOVE finding these knitwear items that have been so well-preserved for 50 – 60 years!! Unusual finds are always tons of fun.
This shirt was made by a Sears, Roebuck & Co. brand that quit producing in the early 1960’s. Very nicely tailored, with a longer tail (prevents embarrassing views that are all too common today). Hard-to-see in this photo, but the sleeves are a ribbed knit contrast to the flat knit of the body.
These older things all have features and stories to tell that keep revealing themselves. The star item of my recent adventures is coming up tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Going backward in time – Heavy cotton, “designer” style Sixties shirt for the Mad Men Mod Man. Nicely tailored. Unworn perfect condition – what could be better? This is a …
Going backward in time – Heavy cotton, “designer” style Sixties shirt for the Mad Men Mod Man. Nicely tailored. Unworn perfect condition – what could be better?
This is a very unusual fabric, with an embroidered stripe design, made to wear un-tucked, with large pearlized buttons. Just the kind of “dandy-ish” garb that was popular for men in the mid-to-late 1960’s. Perfect with a pair of white bell-bottoms.
More men’s tomorrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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It’s unusual to find a woman’s golf sweater – very mid-century sporty. Love the turquoise color. I’m not sure yet whether this knit is of acrylic or wool – there are no tags for content or care. Regardless, I’ll get a lot of use from this one!
It’s got classic design features like the little front pockets (that are still stitched closed!) and 2-button trim on each side seam at the waist. Of course, an embroidered cloth label giving the size in inches.
Fun, fun, fun! I’ve got some men’s clothing to show you, too . . . . . . . . … . . ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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I love these!! Beautifully-made 1980’s retro ’40’s separates that fit me really well. I’ll swap out the buttons on the blouse for true vintage ones, but otherwise it’…
Source: JUST FOUND – GREAT TRUE VINTAGE EIGHTIES DOES FORTIES SEPARATES!
I love these!! Beautifully-made 1980’s retro ’40’s separates that fit me really well. I’ll swap out the buttons on the blouse for true vintage ones, but otherwise it’s all perfect.
The neatest thing about the skirt is not the flattering gored swing style (though that’s GREAT) – it’s the fabric. This skirt is made of wool gabardine twill. That’s a fabric that was super-popular during the wartime 1940’s and is rarely seen today.
I love finding well-tailored garments that are cut and constructed beautifully from quality materials – much rarer today than back in the day, so I’m thrilled to discovery these!
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This mid-century wrapper, robe, housecoat, house dress was originally sold at Woolworths dime-store chain, probably in the 1960’s, in Great Britain or Australia – though I wasn’t …
Source: NEW FIND!! MID-CENTURY LINGERIE WRAPPER FROM WOOLWORTH’S
This mid-century wrapper, robe, housecoat, house dress was originally sold at Woolworths dime-store chain, probably in the 1960’s, in Great Britain or Australia – though I wasn’t in any of those places when I found it. FUN!!! I love, love, love housecoats and this one’s story was intriguing to sort out.
In a long wrap style, it’s definitely not for wearing into town but is very flattering and comfy. The large size is somewhat forgiving due to the design, so I’ll enjoy it. The tiny wallpaper print is similar to some of the fabrics shown from the antique quilt I just found and showed a couple of days ago. However, this material is a cotton/poly blend, so made at a later time when easy-care fabrics were more common than pure cotton.
An interesting find, and one that I’ll wear a lot. Tomorrow we’ll move ahead in time by another 15 – 20 years to more fun finds that I’ll love wearing . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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What a gorgeous little sweater-coat! So well-made. It’s so unusual to discover baby clothes and toddler’s outfits. Other than special-occasion garments like christening gowns that are…
Source: RARE FIND!! THE SWEETEST LITTLE TRUE VINTAGE BABY JACKET – A MID-CENTURY TREASURE
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