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Period: 1940s
1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine example of late 1940s to early 1950s evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stor...
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British 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Dress and Bolero
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress from the 1940s. In a floral print of brown , yellow, green and beige, the dress has a square neckline with pleat detail a...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Burgundy Rayon Satin Men's Style Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Rayon Satin Men's Style Pajamas
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1940s Clothing

1940S Teal & White Floral Print Rayon Chiffon Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Teal & White Floral Print Rayon Chiffon Dress
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1940s Clothing

1940s Black Velvet Art Deco Floral Print Evening Dress
Located in London, GB
Circa 1940s, this embossed panne silk velvet dress has a fabulous Art Deco floral and leaf print with a full length, panelled skirt. The full circular hem has bias cut elements whic...
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British 1940s Clothing

1930s/1940s I. Magnin Black Crepe Evening Jacket
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s/1940s Black Crepe Evening Jacket with couture style hand-beading in antique gold and pearl. Also has original zippers on wrists for aiding in putting the garment on and taking ...
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1940s Clothing

Brazilian Leather 1940s Novelty Peep Toe Platform Heels Piano Key Vintage Shoes
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very rare pair of 1940's platform piano key shoes with 3" heels. These collectible vintage shoes have a peep toe and are really unique with their black and white leather piano key pattern. The shoes have the remnants of a label that reads: Calcado Medeiros Natal and the bottom of the soles read: Medeiros Natal. There are also 2 Brasil Revenue Stamps with 1000 Reis and 2000 Reis on the bottom of one of the shoes. Great vintage footwear...
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Brazilian 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Silk Crepe Reinstone Crystal Embellished Crop Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Crepe Reinstone Crystal Embellished Crop Top
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1940s Clothing

1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim
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1940s Clothing

1940s Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft pastel shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple and green. ...
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British 1940s Clothing

1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
Located in New York, NY
Has no label but bought in Paris. Beautiful French construction and is entirely hand finished. 1940S Black & Gold Silk Satin Damask French Demi-Couture Gown
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1940s Clothing

Schiaparelli-Inspired Sapphire Silk Velvet Bead and Pearl Pencil Suit - S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Although it bears no label, this suit betrays all the hallmarks of a Schiaparelli master work: saturated color, silk velvet fabric (her favorite), sharp shoulders paired with curving...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
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1940s Clothing

1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
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1940s Clothing

1940s Pale Blue Rayon Dress With Navy And White Pebble Print
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s cold rayon pebble print dress in pale blue, navy and white is captivating in its simplicity and is in beautiful vintage condition. A tidy shift cut, this dress fe...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Embroidered Floral Lace Day Dress With Draped Wrap Front
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1940s Clothing

1940s Jack Herzog Vintage Black Lace + Sequin Embellished Evening Gown/ Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Rare Jack Herzog vintage 1940s black taffeta evening gown with sequin embellished chantilly lace bodice and sleeveless sleeves. Unlined with rear metal zip...
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American 1940s Clothing

Maggy Rouff numbered Skirt-suit Circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
numbered Skirt-suit in wool with thin stripes
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1940s Clothing

1940s Demi Couture Black Silk Moire Short Sleeve Vintage 40s Evening Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s black silk moire Avant Garde evening gown! Features a luxurious silk moire that gives off just the right amount of sheen. Buttons up the front with the same silk moire...
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1940s Clothing

40s Alligator Pump
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s alligator pumps. Leather sole. US 7 A. Palm of foot: 2 7/8" Insole: 9 1/2" Heel: 2 1/2"
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Indigo Blue Cotton French Workwear Pants
Located in New York, NY
1940S Indigo Blue Cotton French Workwear Pants
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1940s Clothing

1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer M
Located in New York, NY
1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer Music Note Print Dress
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1940s Clothing

1940S Cream & Orange Silk Blend Hawaiian Print Shirt Made In Hawaii
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream & Orange Silk Blend Hawaiian Print Shirt Made In Hawaii
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1940s Clothing

1940s Vintage Asymmetric Beige Silk 2-Piece Jacket + Skirt Women's Suit Ensemble
Located in Sparks, NV
Asymmetric beige silk women's suit from the 1940s. The skirt is unlined with side metal zip and hook closure. 100% silk. Fits like a size small. The waist m...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic dress with pockets from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline with decorative buttons, and gathering on the shoulders. It has short sleaves, a side zip opening and two pocket...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Mustard Silk Blend Crepe Western Style Button Up Shirt
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cubavera Shirt. Has a few small stains but is very rare 1940S Mustard Silk Blend Crepe Western Style Button Up Shirt
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1940s Clothing

1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink a...
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American 1940s Clothing

40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Strapless Black Chiffon White Bird Gown. This dress is made of black taffeta with a black silk chiffon overlay. The white waffle cotton scalloped trim is embellished with rhinest...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Butter Yellow & Red Cotton Men Surfing Printed Shorts
Located in New York, NY
1940S Butter Yellow & Red Cotton Men Surfing Printed Shorts
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1940s Clothing

1940s Peach Ruffle Necked Slip Style Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning soft peach silk gown in exceptional condition from the 1940s. The dress has thin straps, with two layers of frills on the front and back of the neck. It opens with poppers...
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1940s Clothing

A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers, jars, fountains and architectural elements. Straight dress...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Studded Dress With Ruffles & Shirring, As
Located in New York, NY
Color fading along shoulder and sleeves. 1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Silver Studded Dress With Ruffles & Shirring, As-Is
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1940s Clothing

1940S Red & Black Wool Plaid Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Black Wool Plaid Robe
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1940s Clothing

Beautiful 1940s Black Sequin Crepe Vintage 40s Short Sleeve Cocktail Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s black crepe sequined cocktail dress! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins on the entire front bodice. Free flowy skirt is both flattering and comfortable. Met...
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1940s Clothing

New-Old Silver Snowflake Kitten Mules with Red and Green Sequins – US 5.5, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In the mood for a new twist on an old holiday theme? Try snowflakes in southeast Asia. We’re dreaming of a sunny Christmas. Filipino kitten heel mules of natural woven straw with ...
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Philippine 1940s Clothing

1940S Seafoam Green Wool Gabardine High Hollywood Waist Men's Pants
Located in New York, NY
1940S Seafoam Green Wool Gabardine High Hollywood Waist Men's Pants
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1940s Clothing

Marion Michael 1940s Sage Green Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A cute day dress by Marion Michaels. In a light sage green jacquard and silk fabric with swirling design in tonal shades. This dress has a chic frilled collar and cuffs and a fullish...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodi
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand finished and detailed inside and out. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodice
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1940s Clothing

Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
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1940s Clothing

1940s/1950s Plaid Two Piece Cotton Sunsuit with Halter Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s to early 1950s Plaid Two Piece cotton Sunsuit with halter top.
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1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress has a v neck with triangular collar and zip front with bow detail. It has short slee...
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1940s Clothing

1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoul
Located in New York, NY
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties
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1940s Clothing

Vintage Black Satin Jacket
Located in London, GB
A chic black satin jacket from the 1940s. The jacket has a v neckline, elbow length sleaves with turn ups, a four button front opening and pockets...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Vintage B. Altman & Co. Denim Chambray Dress w/ Horse Buttons
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1940s B. Altman & Co. Cotton Denim/Chambray dress, with horse buttons up bodice, and at sleeve cuffs! Beautiful lightweight fabric, with a fl...
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1940s Clothing

A French Couture Bar Jacket Beads & Sequins Embroidered Sequins Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950 France Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from the years 1945/1950.  No labelled. Structured jacket with notched clips, black silk f...
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French 1940s Clothing

A French Evening Bolero In Fuschia Wool Embroidered With Sequins Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938/1942 France Amazing evening bolero, possibly Haute Couture Worth (oral transmission of the progeny), made of fuschia wool twill Circa 1938/1942. Curved bolero with scabb...
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French 1940s Clothing

Charming Figural Lips And Love Sayings Printed Blouse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Figural print blouse from the 1940s of pale yellow rayon crepe ground, printed with red pursed lips and various love sayings in different languages....
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S MARLBORO Brown Rayon Blend Gabardine Shirt Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S MARLBORO Brown Rayon Blend Gabardine Shirt Jacket
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1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Gloria DeHaven Old Hollywood Celebrity Purple Silk Halter Playsuit
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gloria DeHaven began her career as a child actor with a big part in Charlie Chaplin's 1936 film Modern Times. Years later she was signed to MGM, appearing in such films as Best Foot Forward, The Thin...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Butter Yellow Rayon Lace Trim Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1940S Butter Yellow Rayon Lace Trim Negligee
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1940s Clothing

1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Rayon Blend Crepe Short Sleeve Dress
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1940s Clothing

A Rare Jeanne Lanvin Women's Sport Velvet French Couture Collection 1947
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer Collection 1947 France Rare women's sports jacket (Golf, riding or winter sport?) in olive-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summer collection 1947. Men's wardrobe inspiration for this four-pocket jacket with buttoned flaps and elegant à la Française pleats in the back for ease of movement. Closure with brass buttons covered with velvet with a reminder at the cuff. Lining in damask silk in the same color with the logo of the famous designer house of Jeanne Lanvin with her daughter. Original label in white ottoman...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940s Flora Originals Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows &
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Rayon Blend Faille Asymmetrical Wrap Bodice Gown With Bows & Shirring
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1940s Clothing

Hillbilly Westerns 1940s Fringed Garbradine Western Cowgirl Outfit
Located in Carmel, CA
Hillbilly Westerns 1940's Western performing parade outfit for a cowgirl. Shirt features snap button fastenings along the front and on the cuffs, gabardine fabric with a fringed leat...
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American 1940s Clothing

Rare 1940s Disney Fantasia Centaur Cartoon Silk Rayon 30 x 30 Vintage 40s Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and collectible 1940s FANTASIA Disney cartoon print silk and rayon scarf! Features the signature cartoon characters from the tale, including centau...
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1940s Clothing

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Plus Size 20 / 22 Black and White Crepe Rhinestone 40s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hard to find plus size 1940s black and white / ivory striped crepe silk dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a black and ivory striped collar with rhinestone detail at...
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American 1940s Clothing

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