TRUE VINTAGE 1940s – ’50s LIGHTWEIGHT KNIT SWEATER OR BLOUSE

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TRUE VINTAGE 1940s - '50s LIGHTWEIGHT KNIT SWEATER OR BLOUSE

Lovely nylon knit sweater-blouse in soft green. Perfect for making a transition to the cold weather. By Canterbury – a company which was known for beautiful cardigans, too. What’s the special magic about this one?

Look at the fit. The knit drapes so nicely and it is full-fashioned, which always improves the way that a sweater fits the body. At the neckline there are many tiny vintage shell buttons – the kind that are substantial and well-shaped, even though they are very small. They do allow you to close the neckline, if desired, but are mostly for decoration.

As long as you protect it from snags and stains, an item like this is very easy to care for. Hand washing (or delicate in a newer machine) is best, with similar colors. This avoids stretching and, also, protects the color. Nylon can absorb other colors in the wash so it’s always…

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MY LAST NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY – TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S SUNDRESS

MY LAST NEW ZEALAND DISCOVERY – TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S SUNDRESS.

BACK TO THE 1960’s – FINAL NEW ZEALAND TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSE FIND – THAT MAKES THREE!

BACK TO THE 1960's – FINAL NEW ZEALAND TRUE VINTAGE BLOUSE FIND – THAT MAKES THREE!.

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE 1950’S MINK-TRIMMED BLOUSE – NEW FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND

ICONIC TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S MINK-TRIMMED BLOUSE – NEW FIND FROM NEW ZEALAND.

NOW FOR THE TRUE VINTAGE LATE WINTER PARTY DRESSES AND SPRING FROCKS TO HAND-KNIT

NOW FOR THE TRUE VINTAGE LATE WINTER PARTY DRESSES AND SPRING FROCKS TO HAND-KNIT.

SUPERB TRUE VINTAGE 1960’S TAILORED JACKET – MY FINAL FIND IN AUSTRALIA

SUPERB TRUE VINTAGE 1960'S TAILORED JACKET – MY FINAL FIND IN AUSTRALIA.

NEW FIND IN AUSTRALIA – BEAUTIFUL MID-CENTURY RHINESTONE BRACELET

NEW FIND IN AUSTRALIA – BEAUTIFUL MID-CENTURY RHINESTONE BRACELET.

TRUE VINTAGE GENUINE ALLIGATOR HANDBAG 1940S – 1950S

TRUE VINTAGE GENUINE ALLIGATOR HANDBAG 1940S – 1950S.

TRUE VINTAGE GENUINE ALLIGATOR HANDBAG 1940S – 1950S

PERFECT MID-CENTURY ACCESSORY FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

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TRUE VINTAGE GENUINE ALLIGATOR HANDBAG 1940S - 1950S

This beauty is one of my favorites. I really had an OMG experience when I found it because alligator skins had been outlawed in North America for decades. If I did see a purse in a shop that sold vintage it would be very expensive but, I was able to buy this one “for a song”, and with a song in my heart!

It shows it’s age a bit, but is entitled to. I like to think of Mata Hari carrying it while on one of her undercover missions. Lined in leather, the maker’s stamp in gold tells that it was made in Panama. Love the interesting clasp.

True vintage alligator, crocodile, lizard and snake skin purses are good any time of year and with almost any outfit because they are a classic. I always use a good leather conditioning product on my collection at least once a year …

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McCALLS 1961 NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE SAYS – START KNITTING YOUR NEW YEAR’S DRESSES NOW!

McCALLS 1961 NEEDLEWORK MAGAZINE SAYS – START KNITTING YOUR NEW YEAR'S DRESSES NOW!.