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What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
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In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
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Resort 1992 Donna Karan Runway Gold Linen Lurex Metallic Strapless Bustier Top
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Donna Karan’s Resort 1992 collection, this strapless bustier top is crafted from gold linen lurex with a subtle metallic sheen. Modeled on the runway by Gina Di Bernardo, the sc...
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1990s Bustiers
Belle Epoque Beauty - 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of French Flower Girl
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Young Beauty holding a Red Rose’ by Étienne Adolphe Piot (1831-1910). The painting is signed by the artist and hangs in a fine quality gold metal leaf frame.
Academy Fine Paintings...
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Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
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Oil
Red and Blue Standing Figures (C. 36), Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
By Henry Moore
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Moore, Henry, et al. Henry Moore...
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1950s Modern Landscape Prints
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Lithograph
Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning French side table of pedestal from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in brown oak. The bases are generally made of decommissioned antique wine press screws and very much in the s...
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables
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Oak
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Soft Gold Leather Knotted Pumps
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Personal Collection
Excellent Condition
Size USA 6.5 fits exactly like a USA 6
Muted-ish super soft gold leather
Purchased over 10 years ago
Don't have dustbag or box but will ship i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Heels
KWANPEN brown leather trim black canvas satchel tote bag
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KWANPEN brown leather trim black canvas satchel tote bag
Reference: TGAS/E00593
Brand: Kwanpen
Material: Leather, Canvas
Color: Brown, Black
Pattern: Animal Print
Closure: Turnlock
L...
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