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An Elizabeth Arden Gold Lamé and flowered Evening Dress, Circa 1940-1950
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935/1950
United States
Frock coak long dress in shaped gold-plated silk Elizabeth Arden's
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1950s American Retro Dresses 1940
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Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Pierre Cardin Op Art Scarf Hem Dress in hyponotic rayon georgette print. A simple
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1970s French Retro Dresses 1940
1950s Traina-Norrell Yellow Taffeta Silk Rose Print Dress
By Traina-Norell
Located in London, GB
designers to have his name on a dress label. Partnering with Hattie Carnegie from 1928-1940 and then with
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1950s American Retro Dresses 1940
1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sensational vintage 1980's Norma Kamali dress in a beautiful black satin taffeta. Norma
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1980s American Retro Dresses 1940
Vintage Escada Dress in a Yellow Floral Silk Print by Margaretha Ley Size 8/10
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Portland, OR
buttons above, and buttons up the back.
We love the 1940's styling of this dress, which was so popular in
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Late 20th Century German Retro Dresses 1940
Vintage 1940s Black liquid satin bombshell dress, Evening gown
Located in NEWARK, GB
This rare vintage 1940's evening dress is really the stuff dresses are made of!
A superbly
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Dresses 1940
A Christian Dior/Gianfranco Ferré Couture Pink Chiffon Dress Circa 1990
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1989 - 1990
France
Cocktail dress in raspberry pink silk muslin from Dior-Gianfranco Ferré
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1990s French Retro Dresses 1940
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Size: Equivalent french size 36
Vintage 1950s Harvey Berin Pale-Pink Lace Illusion & Silk Flounce Cocktail Dress
By Harvey Berin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Harvey Berin designer cocktail dress dating back to the late 1950's. I'm so in
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1950s American Retro Dresses 1940
1997 Dolce & Gabbana Floral Stretch Velvet Cut-Out Bustier Slip Dress with Tags
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bra-strap slip dress dating back to their 1997 spring-summer collection. This design debuted on the
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1990s Italian Retro Dresses 1940
Incredible Vintage Jill Richards Black & White Ruffle Body Con Long Sleeve Dress
By Jill Richards
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible and sexy vintage JILL RICHARDS black and white bodcon dress. Richards was an actress of
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1980s American Retro Dresses 1940
Size: Small - Medium
1960s Pink Strapless Silk Gown with Beaded Dragon and Phoenix
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's. Hand embellished with Chinoiserie sequin and beaded dragon and phoenix across the front. Fitted
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1960s Canadian Retro Dresses 1940
1960s Black Sheer and Sequin Gown Ensemble
Located in Toronto, Ontario
from the 1940's. Spaghetti straps with a v-neck line and a faux wrap style bodice. Small jet black
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1960s French Retro Dresses 1940
1968 Christian Dior Haute Couture Maria Felix Owned Chartreuse Silk Feather Gown
By Christian Dior, Marc Bohan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
her in the dress! Maria Felix was one of the most successful figures of Latin American cinema during
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1960s French Retro Dresses 1940
1994 Dolce & Gabbana Editorial Runway Multi-Color Patchwork Velvet Bias Cut Gown
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
collection whose key element was the 1940's slip. They are not looking for a retro look; Dolce & Gabbana
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1990s French Retro Dresses 1940
1984 Givenchy Haute Couture Documented Silk Petal Appliqué Velvet Hourglass Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
off with a perfect nod to 1940's femme fatale design. As shown, we were thrilled to find the original
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1980s French Retro Dresses 1940
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Other
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady In White Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In Dashing Green Ball Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stunning Woman In Light Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's Fashion Illustration - Posed Lady In Vibrant Pink Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's French Fashion Illustration - Chic Lady In Blue Detailed Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's Fashion Illustration, Stunning Woman in Light Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady in Dashing Green Ball Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, the Lady in the Red Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Other
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Stunning Ballerina in White Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration - Lady In White Dress With Draped Orange Head Scarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Chic Lady In Blue Detailed Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bridgerton Style Ball Dress With Fan
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Other
H 12.75 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Other
H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Meissen Costume Group, Couple Dressed In Empire Style, by H. Goeschl, Ca 1940
By Meissen Porcelain, Heinrich Goeschl
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant couple costumed in Empire style:
The lady in a dress that softly hugs the body with a high
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Mid-20th Century German Empire Retro Dresses 1940
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Porcelain
H 8.08 in W 5.71 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Extending Book Slide, Anglo Indian, Adjustable Bookrest, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinatingly distinctive book rest with unusual forms
Displays
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Retro Dresses 1940
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Wood
H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 5.52 in
African American Mother and Child by Peggy Dodds Circa 1940's
By Peggy Dodds
Located in Rochester, NY
Fashionably dressed African American mother and child by Peggy Dodds (1900-1987). Large oil on
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Canvas, Oil
H 46 in W 30 in D 1 in
Vintage Carved Horn Figure, Chinese, Decorative, Lizard Ornament, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late Art Deco period, circa 1940
Delightfully carved with prominent form
Displays a desirable
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Dresses 1940
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Horn
H 11.03 in W 5.12 in D 8.67 in
Pair of, Vintage Decorated Tobacco Tins, English, Leather, Canister, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
canister, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Appealing World War II ephemera with Art Deco
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Dresses 1940
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Leather
H 3.35 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Small Vintage Mirrored Book Trough, English, Novel Rest, Art Deco, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Unusual and fascinating book trough, with superb mirrored
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Retro Dresses 1940
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Mirror, Wood
H 3.35 in W 14.38 in D 8.47 in
Vintage Carved Trunk, Oriental, Camphorwood, Chest, Art Deco Taste, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Generously sized, decorative carved chest
Displaying a
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Wood
H 18.31 in W 35.83 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Shiraz Decorative Rug, Persian, Woven, Hall, Lounge Carpet, Circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
20th century, circa 1940.
Of useful, near Qali size at 162cm x 305cm (63.75" x 120")
Displaying a
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Textile
W 63.78 in L 120.08 in
Vintage Tray Top Table, Oriental, Walnut, Decorative, Coffee, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
taste, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1940.
Expressive forms and beautiful presentation
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Walnut
H 19.69 in W 27.76 in D 17.72 in
Small Vintage Keepsake Box, Indian, Teak, Storage Case, Carved, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Petite and profusely carved box with appealing finish
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Mid-20th Century Indian Retro Dresses 1940
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Teak
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 6.11 in
Vintage Glass Topped Spice Table, Far Eastern, Coffee, Lamp, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with brass mounts, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Pleasingly presented table with a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Dresses 1940
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Wood
H 24.41 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Waltham Platinum Art Deco Diamond Watch w/ 14 Karat, White Gold Bracelet 1940's
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Dresses 1940
Vintage 18ct White Gold Aquamarine & Diamond Tiered Dress Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Dress Ring, an Absolute Showstopper!
Aquamarine Approx 3.5cts
Diamond Weight Approx 2.30cts
Ring
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blancpain Ladies 18K WG Diamond Bracelet Dress Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Blancpain
Located in Long Beach, CA
WG
DIAMONDS: SI1 Clarity / G Color
CIRCA: 1940-1950's
DIMENSIONS: Length 40mm X Width 14mm
MOVEMENT
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Retro Dresses 1940
African American Mother and Child by Peggy Dodds Circa 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Fashionably dressed African American mother and child by Peggy Dodds (1900-1987). Large oil on
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Dresses 1940
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Fabric, Canvas, Paint
Alfred Kingsley Lawrence RA (1893-1975) - c.1940 Gouache, A New Frock
By Alfred Kingsley Lawrence RA
Located in Corsham, GB
new pink dress displays his confident mastery of line work. The deft lines of the girl's legs and arms
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Mid-20th Century Retro Dresses 1940
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Gouache
Murano Polka Dot Dress Italian Art Glass Parisian Woman Accordion Player Figure
By Alfredo Barbini, Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Italian art glass Parisian woman playing an accordion. Her dress has an acid texture surface with dot
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dresses 1940
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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
H 11.75 in W 3.75 in D 5 in
Murano Red Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Traditional Dress Woman Sculpture
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
figure. The piece looks to be in traditional Dutch or German dress (please correct me if I am wrong). It
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dresses 1940
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Gold Leaf
Tiffany Co by George Schuler 1940 Pair of Retro Clips Brooches 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
dress clips pins made in the United States after the war, back in the 1950. They was crafted with an
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1950s American Post-War Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.66 in L 1.5 in
Carriage at Old Mexico Village Dress Shop oil painting
By Harold Rowan Hughes
Located in Soquel, CA
Carriage at Old Mexico Village Dress Shop oil painting
Beautiful mid century impressionist
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.25 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Lucien Piccard Ladies Platinum Diamond Pearl Dress Manual Watch, 1940s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Lucien Piccard
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Retro Dresses 1940
Fashion Watercolor Painting of a Dress by Orval Hempler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist: Orval Hempler
Untitled (dress)
Watercolor on paper
Signed to the lower right
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1950s American Expressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Paint, Paper
"Woman in Dress & Fancy Hat" original crayon drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
reflect the work of Picasso, Kandinsky and Max Ernst in the 1930's and 1940's. Biomorphic and organic
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1950s Modern Retro Dresses 1940
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Crayon
20th Century Portrait Oil Painting of Young Girl in Green Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
lady, depicted in a light 'duck egg' colored dress. The work has a lovely 'vintage' feel to it.
Paul
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Retro Dresses 1940
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Oil, Canvas
H 27 in W 24 in D 1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1950 Art Deco Retro Dress Clips in 14Kt Gold with 2.70 Cts Rubies
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of dress clips designed by Tiffany & Co.
An amazing beautiful pair of dress clips, created
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1950s American Retro Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.01 in L 1.38 in
Moorish Turquoise Caftan 1970s Robe
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handmade long maxi dress caftan from North Africa, Morocco.
Vintage 1940s caftan robe.
Maxi dress
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Retro Dresses 1940
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Braid
Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Vineyard Leaf Brooch with Pearls
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
as a focal point on a dress or blouse.
Overall, the Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Vineyard Leaf Brooch with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco White Glazed Ceramic of a Lady with Her Greyhound by Lejan
By LEJAN
Located in North Hollywood, CA
figure group, lady wearing a crinoline dress accompanied by a greyhound, raised on a shaped octagonal
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
H 12.5 in W 20 in D 6.5 in
William Sharp, Lincoln Park Marabous (probably Chicago)
By William Sharp
Located in New York, NY
keeping their eyes on the well-dressed men to the far right.
This print was published by Associated
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Dresses 1940
Materials
Etching
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
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