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1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length
1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length

1950S CEIL CHAPMAN Black Rayon & Nylon Draped Tulle Horse Hair Braid Tea Length

By Ceil Chapman

Located in New York, NY

Some areas of breakage in the horsehair squiggle lace but does not take away from the wearability of this dress. Additionally has a "Julius Garfinckel & Co Wasington" label sewn into...

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1950s Formal Gowns

1960's Harry Algo Made in France Cream Wool Dress and Jacket Black Soutache Trim
1960's Harry Algo Made in France Cream Wool Dress and Jacket Black Soutache Trim

1960's Harry Algo Made in France Cream Wool Dress and Jacket Black Soutache Trim

By Harry Algo

Located in New Hope, PA

Cream wool is accented by black silk soutache on this evening dress and jacket deigned by Harry Algo in Paris for the Julius Garfinckel Department Store in Washington, D.C. in the 19...

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1960s French Evening Dresses

1940's Bakelit & Satin Evening Bag
1940's Bakelit & Satin Evening Bag

1940's Bakelit & Satin Evening Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

It is fully lined in black and stamped Julius Garfinckel & Co. Washington, D.C. in gold on the inside bottom of the bag, It is in excellent condition.

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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940's GILBERT ADRIAN black silk taffeta dress with tassels and beading
1940's GILBERT ADRIAN black silk taffeta dress with tassels and beading

1940's GILBERT ADRIAN black silk taffeta dress with tassels and beading

By Gilbert Adrian

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Adrian original label. Originally sold at Julius Garfinckels & Co in Washington DC as indicated by the label.

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Early 20th Century American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat
Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

Located in Antwerp, BE

Unique vintage piece: Julius Garfinckel silk damask evening coat with jewelry-style ornamental buttons at waist.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Coats

Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat
Julius Garfinckel & Co Silk Evening Coat

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Located in Antwerp, BE

Unique vintage piece: Julius Garfinckel silk damask evening coat with jewelry-style ornamental buttons at waist.

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20th Century American Coats

Vintage 1930's Julius Garfinckel Couture Yellow Rhinestone Silk Bias-Cut Dress
Vintage 1930's Julius Garfinckel Couture Yellow Rhinestone Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Vintage 1930's Julius Garfinckel Couture Yellow Rhinestone Silk Bias-Cut Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique evening slip dresses from the 1930's era are perennial favorites and this Julius Garfinckel and Co. couture garment is a showstopper.

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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