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Woman In Dress, 1940's
By Constantin Joffe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Attributed on verso Vintage Gelatin Silver Print Paper Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches Matted Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the
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1940s American Informal Dresses

1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step into Timeless Elegance with the 1940s White Smocked Sheer Maxi Dress! Introducing a truly
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1940s Day Dresses

1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Black & White Rayon "Roman" Novelty Print Fit Flare Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & White Floral Cotton Short Sleeve Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

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 Casual Dresses

Late 1930s Early 1940s White Crepe Wedding Dress
Located in London, GB
Phenomenal and original rayon crepe wedding dress, couture made in France around 1937 - 1940. Made
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1930s French Wedding Dresses

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue
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1940s Unknown Day Dresses

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
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1940s Tea Gowns

1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s White Swiss Dot Wedding Dress. Peekaboo shoulders adorned with small ruffle trim. Long
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1940s Wedding Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Floral Print Zip-Front Dress
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Novelty Bunny Print Wrap Dress
Located in New York, NY
In overall fantastic condition, just has some slight fading in areas. 1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Navy And White Polkadot Dress With Belt
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s navy and white polkadot dress is in superb vintage condition for something of
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1940s American Formal Wear

1940s White Satin Wedding Dress with Train
Located in London, GB
This enchanting 1940s satin wedding gown was retailed by “Bourne & Hollingsworth” and refers to the
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1940s British Vintage Bridal Gowns

MORPHEW COLLECTION White & Red Cotton Vintage 1940S Valentine Short Hanky Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
MORPHEW COLLECTION White & Red Cotton Vintage 1940S Valentine Short Hanky Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer
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1940s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

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
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1940s Casual Dresses

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
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all
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1940s Unknown Casual Dresses

1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Dress With Zipper Front Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & White Cold Rayon Polka Dot Dress With Zipper Front Pockets
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1940s Casual Dresses

1940s Black and Cream Floral Rayon Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Black and cream floral printed rayon dress dating from the 1940s. Tiny feminine V neck with a
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1940s American Casual Dresses

Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Gown
By Ceil Chapman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel feminine in this
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

1940s Vintage Dress in Navy Blue Pink & Yellow Rosebud floral Rayon Print
Located in Portland, OR
This is a great 1940;s vintage navy midi dress with a colorful rosebud print. The pretty roses are
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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Minx Mode Navy Patriotic Dress With Checkered Ribbon
Located in London, GB
This sensational 1940s navy patriotic dress is incredibly rare and in absolutely impeccable vintage
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1940s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black
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1940s Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Size: XS Small Medium, see item detail
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
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1940s American Day Dresses

1940s Novelty Rose Print Silk Peplum Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This superb and original 1940s silk peplum floor length dress is crafted from an exceptionally high
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1940s American Evening Dresses

Incredible 1940s Nylon Jersey Swing Dress In A Spectacular Chartreuse and Floral
Located in Gresham, OR
An incredible 1940s iconic swing style dress with uber 1940s styling details: square-cut neckline
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1940s American Cocktail Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Cotton Lace Dress
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from vintage 1940s fabric MORPHEW COLLECTION Blue & White Cotton Lace Dress MORPHEW
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

1940's Blue Hawaiian Print Rayon Hostess Gown
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Bold periwinkle blue, black and white rayon 1940's hostess gown printed with Hawaiian ethnographic
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1940s American Caftans

Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1940S White & Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Sh
Located in New York, NY
1940S White & Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Short Sleeve House
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1940s Casual Dresses

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
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1940s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

Morphew Collection White, Black & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sa
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Collection White, Black & Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon Floral Print Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION Navy And Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon White Flowers Sagitt
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION Navy And Red Bias Cut 1940S Cold Rayon White Flowers Sagittarius Dress MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

MORPHEW COLLECTION White Blue Floral Embroidered Cotton Lawn Backless Dress Wit
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
COLLECTION White Blue Floral Embroidered Cotton Lawn Backless Dress With Yellow Ribbon MORPHEW COLLECTION is
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21st Century and Contemporary Casual Dresses

A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of
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1940s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
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Size: Equivalent to French size 37-38
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
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1940s Formal Gowns

1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair
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1930s Unknown Wedding Dresses

1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
By Jacques Fath
Located in Thiensville, WI
Halpert Designer: Jacques Fath Collection: c.1940's Style: Back bustle day dress Color(s): Black/white
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1940s Informal Dresses

Late 1950s Addie Masters Silk 50s Day Dress w/ Yellow & White Polka Dots
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing late 1950s/very early 1960s Addie Masters silk dress! Vibrant yellow color, with white
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1950s American Cocktail Dresses

1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
Located in New York, NY
1940S JOURDELLE OF HOLLYWOOD White & Red Cold Rayon Crepe Gown With Belt
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1940s Formal Gowns

Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour
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1940s American Wedding Dresses

1940S Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown Couture From Par
Located in New York, NY
Haute Couture Quality from Paris no label, many holes & tears but NOT dry rot. Sold as is 1940S
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1940s Formal Gowns

1970s CHLOE Abstract Print Multi Color Print Silk Dress
By Chloé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Day Dress. Vibrant abstract print color in lavender, yellow, green, red, and white. Dress has off
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1970s French Casual Dresses

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 Cocktail Dresses

1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel
By Bob Mackie
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Bob Mackie White Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress w Sheer Beaded Waist Panel: 1940s inspired
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1980s American Cocktail Dresses

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 Portrait Paintings

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Gouache

70s Jay Morley for Fern Violette Peasant Sleeve Boho Pink Silk Cotton Maxi Dress
By Fern Violette, Jay Morley
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 1970s JAY MORLEY for FERN VIOLETTE cotton and silk Bohemian maxi dress! Jay
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1970s American Maxi Dresses

1950s Ceil Chapman Black Silk Taffeta Full Circle Dress
By Ceil Chapman
Located in London, GB
This is a brilliant example of Ceil Chapman's early work from the late 1940s to early 1950s and the
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1950s American Evening Dresses

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 Paintings

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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 Paintings

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Other

Morphew Atelier Blue & White Cotton Vintage Crochet French Sailor Knit Cocktail
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
Made from a vintage French sailor blue & white knit shirt and hand made crochet from the 1940s
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Morphew Collection Orange, White & Green Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

MORPHEW COLLECTION Off White Roses Print Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

Morphew Collection Blue & White Japanese Kimono Silk Fan Print Kaftan
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

MORPHEW COLLECTION Off White Ombré Floral Print Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

MORPHEW COLLECTION Navy Blue, White & Pink Floral Japanese Kimono Silk Kaftan
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

MORPHEW COLLECTION Orange & White Japanese Kimono Silk Floral Kaftan With Dark
By Morphew
Located in New York, NY
upcycle vintage kimono silks from the 1940s to the 1980s. Many are hand printed or dyed and some even have
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

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