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Period: 1940s
Vintage 1940's Cream Linen Jacket Black Floral Appliqués Jacket UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the softest shade of cream and accented by trailing black floral appliqués, this original 1940's vintage jacket, is just the piece to add to your vintage collection. The...
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1940s Clothing

Pale blue night gown with white lace inset
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue night gown with white lace inset. Pale blue satin ribbon . SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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1940s Clothing

Off-white silk night gown with ruffles and hand-made embroideries Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white silk night gown with ruffles and hand-made embroideries. Tiny pleats under the bust. SIZE 40 (Fr) L
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1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's knitwear 1940's knitted waistcoat floral sweater vest UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's knitted waistcoat, embellished with brown wool trailing floral embroidery and finished with gold toned brass studs, is just the piece to layer with this season....
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Vintage 1940s Red Crepe Silk Floral Beaded Evening Gown 1940s Dress US 6 UK 10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's crepe silk gown, rendered in the most vibrant shade of vermilion red and embellished with gold lamé soutache embroidery surrounding floral beadwork in sh...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Lilli Ann Silk Jacket with Elaborate Detail
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and grey silk and wool fitted 1940's jacket from Lilli Ann. The double breasted jacket has a winged front collar, long sleeves with fold back cuffs and front self c...
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American 1940s Clothing

Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink satin deshabillé with lace on the sleeve edge and belt. Snap closure on the middle front + one ribbon inside SIZE L
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940's Black Crepe Evening Dress with Gold Sequin Trim
Located in New Hope, PA
This sleek 1940's black crepe evening dress has a striking design worked in gold sequins from the right shoulder to the left hip. The diagonal lines terminate in a curve at the shoul...
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American 1940s Clothing

Silk shirt and skirt ensemble with check pattern MAGGY ROUFF
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk shirt and skirt ensemble with check pattern. Button and buttonhole closure on the middle front and on the cuffs. Belt lenght: 110cm X 18cm SIZE 38 / M
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Flora Originals Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Flora Originals Dress
1940s Flora Originals Dress
$195 Sale Price
38% Off
Burgundy silk chiffon draped evening dress Circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy silk chiffon draped evening dress. Zip closure on the middle back. Silk satin slip dress lining. SIZE: XXS
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

Velvet burgundy Robe with thread embroideries and flower lining Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Velvet burgundy Robe with thread embroideries and satin flower lining. Button covered with fabric closure on the middle front . Shoulder pad. Top-stitched. SIZE M
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Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which is in turn embellished with white rocailles beaded tassels, is the perfect piece f...
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Gorgeous Late 1940s Strapless Sunburst Weave Silver Lame Gown w Full Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous Late 1940s Strapless Sunburst Weave Silver Lame Gown w Full Skirt: A pristine, stunning, rare gown from the late 40s. This piece is bright and gleaming with no oxidization ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Vintage Taffeta Rainbow Striped Chevron Light Weight Duster Coat or Robe
By Valley Frocks
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible colors! This vintage light weight duster or robe from the 1940s features the most amazing striped chevron design. Unlined with front button closure. Hidden side pockets. T...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Illusion Neckline Rose Sequin Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with pink sequins and green and yellow glass beads in a trailing and scattered rose design, is the perfect show stopp...
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1940s Clothing

Dragon Embroidered Kimono
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Dragon Embroidered Kimono in ivory silk broadcloth with elaborately hand embroidered blue silk ombre on back. Self belt. 1940's.
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

Mainbocher Black Tassel Embellished Mid Length Skirt, 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning 1940s Mainbocher Inc black skirt in a lightweight fabric (seems like a light wool crepe) with a plethora of tassels in a chevron pattern at front waist. Side zip with snaps ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Silk Dress Rose Gold Studded Crepe Silk Dress Black UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in a truly iconic silhouette this original 1940's black crepe silk dress, embellished with rose gold tone metal studs, is just the piece to add to your cocktail collection. ...
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Beautiful 1940s Vintage Royal Blue Silk Velvet Dress w/ Lace & Rhinestones
Located in San Diego, CA
A true beauty! This 1940s silk velvet dress features so much detail! Lace covered pocket at waist, encrusted with rhinestones. Shawl-like collar, with a matching adjustable belt. Bea...
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1940s Demi Couture Navy Blue + Pale Pink Short Sleeve 40s Vintage Gown / Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1940s demi couture navy blue and light pink short sleeve crepe gown! Features a gathered sweetheart neckline with pale pink lace above the bust. Pale pink ruffle al...
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Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
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1940's Wool Skirt Suit
Located in Geneva, CH
Light blue 1940’s wool skirt suit with rhinestones and studs on the collar and pockets. Fully lined. Note : none rhinestones and studs are missing. ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Haute Couture Blue Moiré Silk Halter-Neck Maxi Gown
Located in London, GB
This incredible couture made gown was designed in the 1940s but alas, the dress has lost its labels. Tailored from the most beautiful thick moiré silk in indigo blue, it is cut to a ...
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French 1940s Clothing

Nina Ricci 1940s Haute Couture Black Tiered Ruffle Strapless Evening Dress
Located in Jersey City, NJ
A spectacular and extremely rare Nina Ricci Haute Couture evening dress, dating to the late 1940s–early 1950s. Crafted entirely by hand at 20 Rue des Capucines, Paris, this piece showcases the exceptional workmanship reserved only for couture clients. The interior features true mid-century couture construction: quilted lining, grosgrain support bands, and inner ribbons designed to secure the dress perfectly to the body. The exterior is composed of dozens of individually sewn sheer organza tiers, creating fluid movement and a romantic, sculptural silhouette. The strapless bodice features soft cascading ruffles and closes with its original metal zipper. Fully lined and beautifully structured. Condition: Very good for its age. Interior shows expected signs of wear consistent with 1940s–50s couture...
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French 1940s Clothing

Charming Folkloric Embroidered Silk Blouse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Folkloric Embroidered Silk Blouse from the 1940's with villagers depicted doing daily chores. Cream silk broadcloth with hand embroidery and scalloping on edges and cuffs. 1...
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European 1940s Clothing

Black velvet top with beadwork Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet top with beadwork . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. SIZE 40 (Fr) M /L
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Moire Opera Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black moire full length opera coat. It has 15 round self covered buttons and loops closing up the front and an A line skirt portion. It is line...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Vintage Black Velvet Cocktail Dress with Collar + 3/4 Cropped Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Flattering vintage 1940s cocktail dress in black velvet with a draped collar and 3/4 length sleeves. Unlined with side metal zip closure. Fits l...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Wilma New York Glass Beaded Tunic
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

Wool Gabardine 1940's Jacket with Beaded Capelet
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Wool Gabardine 1940's Jacket with Beaded Capelet in deep navy with aurora purple bugle bead swirl beading on attached capelet. 3 self covere...
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American 1940s Clothing

Chiné tweed skirt-suit with black velvet details and edge Lilli Ann Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Chiné tweed skirt-suit with black velvet details and edge. Brown rayon lining. Shoulders-pads. Box pleat in the jacket middle back. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. SIZE ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Lace Gown with Shoulder Draping
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage late 1940s/early 1950s lace gown is defined by the most romantic off-the-shoulder draped swag, which can be worn a number of ways, or removed entirely— it can s...
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American 1940s Clothing

Pink dress 1940s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Pink crepe dress with blue bows. Composition and size labels missing, it fits a 36FR. To be mentioned, some defects on the fabric. Conditio...
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French 1940s Clothing

Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin Halle Brothers Co 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe evening dress with rhinestone and sequin embellishment on a see-through tulle base. Shoulder pad. Hook&eye closure on the middle front. Fabric Belt. Zip closure on the le...
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American 1940s Clothing

A French Couture Bar Jacket Beads & Sequins Embroidered Sequins Circa 1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950 France Majestic Evening jacket of type Bar, probably haute couture, dating from the years 1945/1950.  No labelled. Structured jacket with notched clips, black silk fl...
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French 1940s Clothing

Silk mohair worsted skirt-suit with pleated sleeves Lilli Ann of San Francisco
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk mohair worsted skirt-suit with pleated sleeves. Fabric button and buttonhole in the middle front. Bow with rhinestone buckle on the top of each sleeves. Shoulder-pads. Acetate o...
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American 1940s Clothing

WWII US Navy Military-Issue Kersey Wool Pea Coat - US 36-38 / Men's Small, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Like its cousin the trench coat, the pea coat enjoys military origins but its style and practicality have made it a civilian wardrobe staple. Slimmer in cut than its modern counterpa...
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American 1940s Clothing

Custom-Made 1947 Pinstripe Black Wool Dandy Style Men's Wear 3-Piece Suit
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made 1947 Deep Blue-Black Pinstripe Wool Dandy Style Men's Wear 3-Piece Suit: A fantastic vintage wool suit, perfect for tailoring to your c...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most figure flattering silhouette, this original vintage 1940's black crepe silk dress, accented by pastel striped taffeta silk in shades of pale blue, pastel pink, g...
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1940s Orange Tangerine Lace Cocktail Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s orange tangerine lace V neck flutter sleeves lace dress over tulle fabric. Fitted on the waist . Old Hollywood Glamour. Fit size Medium Dre...
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European 1940s Clothing

Art Deco Silk Chiffon Smocked Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Shell Pink Silk Chiffon Smocked Ensemble almost completely handmade of French origin. This ensemble is 95% hand made, with even all the edges hand embroidered with scalloped...
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French 1940s Clothing

Vintage Blue 1940s Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty blue crepe dress with embroidery detail on the bust area and waist. The fabric is a pretty blue colour with a subtle ribbed detail. It has a button opening at the back , an...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Pink Silk Hand Embroidered Negligee Slip Dress With Adjustable Waist Ties
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Burgundy skirt-suit in wool with jewellery buttons Circa 1940/50
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy skirt-suit in wool with jewellery button. Pale pink rayon lining. Cut work and "trompe l'oeil" pocket. SIZE M/L
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Blush Pink Rayon Chiffon Sheer Peignoir Robe With Lace Ruffles & Mother O
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Rayon Chiffon Sheer Peignoir Robe With Lace Ruffles & Mother Of Pearl Buttons
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Navy Blue Patchwork Cotton Florida Seminole Native American Jacket With R
Located in New York, NY
1940S Navy Blue Patchwork Cotton Florida Seminole Native American Jacket With Ric-Rac Trim
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1940s Clothing

A Couture Evening dress by Maison Paquin/Antonio Del Castillo - France C. 1949
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1949 France Haute Couture evening dress in chocolate brown stretch silk jersey by the famous Maison Jeanne Paquin, 3 Rue de la Paix, Paris, directed by Antonio Del Castillo a...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940s Black Rayon Crepe Evening Blouse w Black Illusion Lace Inset Bows.
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Rayon Crepe Evening Blouse w Black Illusion Lace Inset Bows: Raglan sleeves, notched collar and sexy back covered button closures. Make a friend to help! Classic 1940s ...
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1940s Fujibayashi Blue + Green + Gold Novelty Print Silk Vintage 40s Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1940s FUJIBAYASHI blue, green and gold novelty print vintage silk brocade jacket! Features trees and landscapes / mountains printed throughout. Detachable fringe belt makes t...
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
House of Worth, 1940's A very rare black cocktail dress from the French House of Worth, dating to the 1940's. This striking design highlights the house’s couture-level craftsmanship...
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French 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's sequin jacket 1940s floral sequin black blazer UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly captivating 1940's black rayon jacket, embellished with a pattern of sequin scattered flowers and leaves in shades of purple, green, gold, pink and blue, is just the perfe...
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1940'S Nude Peach Cotton & Rayon Satin Bra From Paris With Mother-Of-Pearl Butt
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Nude Peach Cotton & Rayon Satin Bra From Paris With Mother-Of-Pearl Buttons
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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 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 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 luxury department store that used to sit on Oxford Street in central London. The o...
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British 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Pink Silk Evening Dress Beaded Pearl Floral Dress UK 8 Us 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded d...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Creed of London Finely Tailored Couture Royal Blue Skirt Suit w/ Caplet
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautifully tailored 1940s Creed of London couture 3-piece royal blue wool skirt suit with caplet. Silk crepe lined and fabulous inscribed buttons. Caplet has a velvet Chesterfield...
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English 1940s Clothing

1940's JACQUES FATH navy blue satin coat dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare navy satin coat dress designed by Jacques Fath for Joseph Halpert dating to the 1940's. Best fits a size 4. Approximate measurements: should...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
1940S Pearl White Burnout Chiffon Sheer Dress With Floral Pattern
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1940s Clothing

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