These wonderful cotton prints may have come from clothing that had worn out and had to be re-purposed. Love the pink check that’s in the apron! The quilt has many blocks that are not damage…
ANTIQUE QUILT TO TRUE VINTAGE RETRO CLOTHING: LET’S START WITH FABULOUS COTTON FABRICS FROM THE EARLY 1900’S
JUST A SAMPLING – NO MATTER HOW IT LOOKS, THERE’S NOTHING LIKE IT TODAY!
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These wonderful cotton prints may have come from clothing that had worn out and had to be re-purposed. Love the pink check that’s in the apron! The quilt has many blocks that are not damaged at all, though some show wear. For being about 100 years old, it was well-looked-after and still holds together.
What I love most about a find like this is the rare materials that all have a story. The prints are so great – little anchors, fleur des lis, vines and flowers, paisley and plaid, checks and stripes. There are more, but I can only show so many photographs at once.
So, I know it’s not a piece of clothing (excepting for the apron accessory) but it’s such a wonderful trip back to fabrics and garments from the early 1900’s. This quilt was probably made between 1920 and 1950. It’s not often that we get to see these, so I jump at the opportunity! It’s one that I only come across now and then and, you just never know . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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LATEST DISCOVERY: MID-CENTURY LADIES BLOUSE – SO RARE!
I just LOVE classic mid-century blouses with roll-up sleeves and wing collars! It’s so unusual to find one in good condition. This one even has pretty sculpted buttons with a star in the ce…
Source: LATEST DISCOVERY: MID-CENTURY LADIES BLOUSE – SO RARE!
LATEST DISCOVERY: MID-CENTURY LADIES BLOUSE – SO RARE!
I just LOVE classic mid-century blouses with roll-up sleeves and wing collars! It’s so unusual to find one in good condition. This one even has pretty sculpted buttons with a star in the center. Although it’s barely visible in the photo, there’s even a line of fine embroidery in a contrasting green on the seams in the front placket.
The fabric is also do die for – not sure whether it’s a cotton or rayon because the hand is very smooth. This shirt is very finely tailored, with all kinds of extra-quality touches on a simple, everyday garment. Well, that’s just how it goes with true vintage clothing – there’s nothing better.
Almost missed it – but when you’ve got the eye for the subtleties, things turn up. What will be next? – you just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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TRUE VINTAGE HIGH-HEEL STILETTO PUMPS FROM THE UK: A CLASSIC WARDROBE STAPLE 1940’S – 1950’S
According to moi, one can never own too many pairs of beautiful pumps. They can be worn with almost anything, are easy to walk and dance in and are tremendously flattering to most women. Some luc…
Source: TRUE VINTAGE HIGH-HEEL STILETTO PUMPS FROM THE UK: A CLASSIC WARDROBE STAPLE 1940’S – 1950’S
TRUE VINTAGE HIGH-HEEL STILETTO PUMPS FROM THE UK: A CLASSIC WARDROBE STAPLE 1940’S – 1950’S
According to moi, one can never own too many pairs of beautiful pumps. They can be worn with almost anything, are easy to walk and dance in and are tremendously flattering to most women. Some lucky girls look just as good in anything, wearing flats, but most legs and overall stature are improved by the height and lift provided by a heel.
This pair are sturdy, standard issue, with no particular brand name (I’m not altogether familiar with branding in the UK). The important thing is the cut and the materials, which are both exceptional. Though it’s hard to see in the photo, there is a black leather detail on the outside vamp. Love it!
I’ll have these for decades. The mid-high heel is very versatile and the neutral brown is good any time of year. Looks great with white and beige in the summer. I found them in Canada, where British goods are more common, but I find items made all over the world in places far from their origin. That is half the fun and excitement of the hunt. As always, you just never know . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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TRUE VINTAGE 1940s BOWLING TEAM DRESS / UNIFORM
Back to wartime or post-war frocks. This is the cutest rayon dress ever, with that iconic swingy skirt that ’40s dresses often have and a wonderful relic from the ever-popular women’s …
TRUE VINTAGE 1950s WIGGLE DRESS BY EVE LE COQ OF CALIFORNIA
Here’s a line-up of wool dresses from the 1960s and 1950s, lightweight and classic enough to wear in some parts of the world in three seasons of the year. although I’m highlighting the …
Source: TRUE VINTAGE 1950s WIGGLE DRESS BY EVE LE COQ OF CALIFORNIA
A PRETTY BELTED SHIRTWAIST DRESS FROM THE 1950’S
This conservative little style is very sweet, no? It is made of a pure cotton material, I would guess, and was probably custom tailored (from looking at the details). I have at least one more dres…
A COLLECTION OF TRUE VINTAGE HANDBAGS FROM THE 1960s
These bags, with the exception of the unidentified tapestry and wood one, are right in the same category with other popular mass-produced purses of the 1960’s. Almost every woman had at leas…
Source: A COLLECTION OF TRUE VINTAGE HANDBAGS FROM THE 1960s
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