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Period: 1940s
Rare 1940s Ermine Summer Fur Luxurious Honey Brown Jacket Coat Scalloped Edges
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful and hard to find summer ermine fur (cousin to th mink) jacket coat! Ermines are white during the winter months (to blend in with the snow), and transform into this beautifu...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Possibly late 1930s from when the zipper was a new fun fashionable novelty popularized by Schiaparelli. Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Yellow Cotton Halter Bra Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Cotton Halter Bra Top
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1940s Clothing

1940s tan crocodile open toe platform wedge shoes, sz 38
Located in London, GB
1940s tan crocodile open toe platform wedge shoes ca. 1940-1949
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Singaporean 1940s Clothing

1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
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1940s Clothing

1940s Vintage Skirt in Patchwork Color block Print from Gilbert Adrian Collector
Located in Portland, OR
We acquired this incredibly beautiful rayon 1940s vintage long skirt from an estate that also had 3 Gilbert Adrian vintage dresses. We would not be sur...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Wilma New York Glass Beaded Tunic
By Wilma
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible brown silk top tunic from Wilma New York. It has short dolman sleeves, a square neck and an asymmetric hemline. The sleeves, neckline and ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Skirt Suit
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The jacket has a three button front fastening, two pockets at the front, and weights in the hem so it hangs well. The skirt has a...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S White & Brown Rayon Men's Scenic Fantasy Conversational Print Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S White & Brown Rayon Men's Scenic Fantasy Conversational Print Shirt
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1940s Clothing

1940s Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...
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American 1940s Clothing

1950s Betty Rose Black 3/4 Sleeves 50s Vintage Trapeze Swing Opera Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Timeless and chic 1950s BETTY ROSE 3/4 sleeve trapeze opera jacket! Perfect for all year wear. Soft round collar, with an oversized single button closure. P...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Beaded Swing Jacket
Located in Alford, MA
1940s black wool jacket with beaded trim on collar, cuffs, and border. The intricate beaded design follows the curve of the hem, widening as it descends, and features a scalloped des...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
Located in New York, NY
1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Rare Utilitarian White Cotton Bra
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1940's Utilitarian White Cotton Bra
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1940s Clothing

40s Floral Printed Tiki Dress with Fringe Adorned Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s printed silk crepe cocktail dress. Exotic floral print. Ruched shoulders and left side. Single layer of long rayon fringe layered over skirt. Left side has 8 inch gold tone Talon...
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1940s Clothing

Black Crêpe Shirtwaist Dress w Coral Ottoman Crochet Mandarin Placket - M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
The perfect blend of bohemian and traditional, this liquid shirt dress combines a bright hand-crocheted placket, cuffs and collar with a modest silhouette, somber color and upright E...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

1940S White Cotton Button Front Bra With Adjustable Tie Back
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Cotton Button Front Bra With Adjustable Tie Back
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1940s Clothing

1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Incredibly rare Jacques Fath black and white cotton gingham dress from his Spring-Summer 1949 American collection for Joseph Halpert. Impeccably tailored fan-tail bustle back with pe...
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1940s Clothing

Gilbert Adrian Black Crepe Gown With Shoulder Drape / Back and Front Slit, 1940
Located in Gresham, OR
A rare mint condition 1940s Adrian evening gown of black silk crepe with dramatic draped back details, structured shoulders, fitted banded waist, back zipper, high V-neckline, pleate...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon Short Sleeve Top With Lace & Passementrie Collar
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon Short Sleeve Top With Lace & Passementrie Collar
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1940s Clothing

1940s Brass Studded Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning forest green wool jacket adorned with brass studs in an abstract pattern throughout. It has a tie at the neckline, shoulder padding and is fu...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
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1940s Clothing

40s Peplum Dress with Velvet Rhinestone Appliqué
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Peplum Dress with Velvet Rhinestone Appliqué. Metal zipper up the side.
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1940s Clothing

Jeanne Lanvin haute couture green tartan tweed coat and skirt set, c. 1940s
Located in London, GB
Introducing an exquisite Jeanne Lanvin 1940s couture green and brown tartan tweed coat and skirt ensemble, a true gem that embodies the timeless elegance...
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French 1940s Clothing

40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail. Front button and metal zipper closure. Lace neckline detail over nude mesh. Dress in photo worn over petticoat for additional supp...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Green Polka-Dot Silk Satin Dress, Green Wool Bolero and Hat Ensemble
Located in Gresham, OR
A charming 1940s coordinating ensemble--sold together: A green and cream polka-dot silk satin dress with flowing skirt and tailored bodice, with a lightweight green wool jacket. Fu...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Hand Embroidered Slip DressNegligee Bias Cut
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Hand Embroidered Slip DressNegligee Bias Cut With Belt XL
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1940s Clothing

1940S Japanese Silk Entirely Embroidered In Metallic Gold Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Japanese Silk Entirely Embroidered In Metallic Gold Kimono
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

Large Size 1940s Silver Grey and Black Silk + Velvet Flower 40s Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1940s silver and black silk and velvet dress! Little flowers printed throughout. Fitted bodice, with a forgiving full skirt. Black silk velvet portrait collar, with 13 blac...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Brown Suede Platform Shoes, 7M
Located in Alford, MA
Hard-to-find 1940s brown suede platform shoes with brown leather leaf appliqués on instep and heel. Open toe and sandal back with ankle strap. In excellent condition. Heel measures 4...
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American 1940s Clothing

40s Green and Purple Stripe Chenille Yarn and Ribbonwork Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Green and Purple Stripe Chenille Yarn and Ribbonwork Dress. Handmade. No closures. Ribbon work flower neck detail. Aprox. US women's size 8-12. 26"-32" waist 30"-36" bust
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1940s Clothing

Traina Norell Black Satin Cocktail Dress, Drop Waist & Full Skirt xs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful vintage dress from designers Traina-Norell. It is made of a heavy black satin and has a fitted bodice, drop waist and very full skirt. There is a button front clo...
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American 1940s Clothing

40s Black Crepe Halter Evening Gown with Green Sequined Embellishment on Bodice
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe Halter Evening Gown with Green Sequined Embellishment on Bodice. Peplum. Metal zipper up the side. Front dancing slit: 13 1/2 inches
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1940s Clothing

1940s Black Crepe Sheath Dress with Multi Color Sequins
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple floral sequins trough out. Both front and back neckline has key hole opening. Side me...
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American 1940s Clothing

1947 Plum Suede Heels With Strap and Cut-out Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Plum Suede Heels With Strap and Cut-out Accents. Plum suede strap peep-toe heels with cut-out accents and side buckle.
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1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some slight discoloration due to ag...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Silver-Studded Jacket
Located in Alford, MA
Black wool 1940s jacket with teardrop-shaped silver stud embellishment near shoulders and along front of self-tie waistband. Indented round neckline, square shoulders with pads, shap...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Purple Rayon Boho Eastern European Hand Embroidered Peasant Blouse
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Rayon Boho Eastern European Hand Embroidered Peasant Blouse
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Romanian 1940s Clothing

1947 Brown Suede Heels With Cut-out Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Brown Suede Heels With Cut-out Accents. Brown suede strap heels with lime green leather accents. Cutout accents are also featured.
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1940s Clothing

COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green floral print silk. Extended shoulders. V-necklin...
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1940s Clothing

Brown Velvet Top with Green Lacing, 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Brown Velvet Top w/ Green Lacing. Adorable brown velvet top with gold buttons, green lacing at collar, sleeves, and hem.
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1940s Clothing

Handmade 1940's floral Pattern Velvet Cocktail Dress Size 4 6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This custom 1940's design is composed of a orange hue floral patterned velvet. Handmade. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurements for personal accurac...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Black Dress with Studded Belt
Located in Alford, MA
Black 1940s dress in a slightly sheer fabric, possibly rayon. The bodice, with short sleeves, has a bolero-like effect and shirring across the top. The gently shirred skirt falls sof...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a terracotta hue knit. Features a draped neckline and tea length. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measurements ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Hawaiian Tropical Print Nehru Collar Rayon Blouse With Side Pockets, 1940s
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1940s Wakiki Fashion Hawaiian tropical hibiscus print on slate gray background makes this Nehru-collar blouse with side pockets a standout!
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American 1940s Clothing

1947 Brown Suede and Leather Sling Back Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Brown Suede and Leather Sling Back Heels. Brown Leather and suede heels with sling back and buckle closure. Suede and looped leather accen...
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1940s Clothing

Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Lace Cocktail Dress, 1940s
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached! Nude illusion lace bustline and draped front. Details: Par...
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American 1940s Clothing

Ceil Chapman (Attributed) Vintage Black Matte Jersey Cocktail Dress, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Drape
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Draped Bodice
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American 1940s Clothing

Don Loper Black Cocktail Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress by Don Loper, from the 1940's. The dress has gathering detail down the side seam, a fitted waist, hooks at the top shoulder, and a zipper at th...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940's Retro Knit Peplum Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual multi peplum jacket from the 1940's. Large extended shoulders and constructed of an unusual reverse loop knit fabrication. The decoration is heav...
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American 1940s Clothing

2pc Black Sequin Gown with Silk Slip Dress, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black sequin and silk 2pc gown, custom made from the 1940's. It has short sleeves, layers of ruffles at the hemline, hidden snaps up the side seam, and a deep "V" in the back. Elizabeth Mason The Paper Bag Princess...
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1940s Clothing

40s Black Jacket with Bell Sleeves
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Jacket with Bell Sleeves. High pile velvet. Silk chiffon lining. Celluloid buckle.
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1940s Clothing

1940s Chinese Red Dragon Robe 3 Pieces
Located in Gresham, OR
An exceptional example of Chinese textile in classic Dragon Robe style. All silk embroidery with heavy stitching in gold thread and blue silk thread. ...
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Chinese 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Apricot Silk Day Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of an apricot hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some discoloration due to age. ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Beaded Blazer
Located in Alford, MA
1940s pale taupe gabardine jacket accented with gray beading above and below pockets. Long, fitted body, nipped at waist, with nice detailing, including notched shawl collar, turned-...
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American 1940s Clothing

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