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 bowling teams of the war years. Just like splashy musical movies, recreational activities like hometown sports were a great distraction from the reality of the times.
Anhauser-Busch or, more likely the local beer distributor, was the team sponsor. Hence, the Busch Bavarian Beer patches on front and back. The belt had the player’s name embroidered on it. Perfect features for costume-wear!
Without the patches, the dress is styled like many day dresses from that time. This one is probably from the late 1940s or, possibly, the early 1950s.
What a thrill to find it, and in excellent if not near perfect condition! You truly just never know . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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My specialty – a fabulous, surprise find! – one of those rare discoveries that give the Magicvintagespy goosebumps of satisfaction. I found it more than a year ago, but didn’t have an opportunity then to make a good photograph. This uniform is from the mid-1960’s.
Don’t you wonder what stories it could tell? And all the conversations it heard and scenes it witnessed? I love to imagine all those things. Every waitress witnesses the whole world while slinging hash.
It’s such a treat to find a garment that you KNOW took a lot of abuse and got splashed with of coffee, gravy (and goodness knows what else) still in such wonderful condition! These babies were made to stand up to it, and I am ever – grateful.
By the way, Happy Halloween hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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This uniform jacket belonged to a family member who served as a Staff Sargeant in the Army Air Corps, World War II. I especially love the little Peace medallion on the lapel. Not sure if it would technically be illegal to wear this as a Halloween costume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Hi” to my friend in Barcelona who loves these beautiful garments, too.
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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She’d just pull out the latest edition of her McCalls Needlework magazine. And, of course, there is the Christmas Pageant, too . .. . .
I can’t believe the intricacy of these home-sewing DIY patterns. Women used to do this all the time!
Once when I was a kid, my (I thought) non-sewing grandmother did whip up a very convincing 1960’s black collarless jacket for me when I wanted to be a Beatle for Halloween. Who knew? . . .
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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Yes, at first glance this looks like so many cheesy LBD’S made today and that’s why some discriminatory powers are important to develop. I can tell when something is true vintage or not, with a just little investigation. This example was truly made about 40 years ago.
It is still not a prime favorite frock, but was worth picking up and I’ll keep it because it would make an outstanding costume for a play or Halloween (which is creeping up on us as we sit here!). Keep your eyes open – it gets better . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
MORGANA MARTIN, THE MAGICVINTAGESPY
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