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Period: 1940s
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Circa 1940's flower print cotton organdy long cocktail dress with belt in the same fabric. Pink rayon lining and zip on the left side. Small bow in the same fabric on the bust. SIZE XS
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European 1940s Clothing

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 Clothing

Vintage 1940's Floral Silk Blouse Pussy Bow Floral Shirt UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's crepe silk blouse, in a floral print in a palette of pinks, blues, sea greens and tans, with navy blue and cream accents, is the perfect piece for adding to you...
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1940s Clothing

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 New York Creation Mint & Black Striped Bodice Gown w Structured Shoulder
By New York Creation
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s New York Creation Mint Green Grosgrain & Black Velvet Striped Bodice Gown w Structured Shoulder: A film-inspired look in black and mint.. Wide bands of mint grosgrain are tai...
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American 1940s Clothing

Black double-breasted coat with velvet collar Lilli Ann Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black double-breasted coat with velvet collar and piping. Black satin lining. Pockets on both side. Size M
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Cream Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip With Lace Detail At Top And Bottom
Located in New York, NY
1940S Cream Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip With Lace Detail At Top And Bottom
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1940s Clothing

1940S ARMANDE PARIS Chocolate Brown Satin, Lace Deadstock Long Line Bra
Located in New York, NY
1940S ARMANDE PARIS Chocolate Brown Satin, Lace Deadstock Long Line Bra
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1940S Black Bias Cut Rayon Chiffon And Lace Cap Sleeve Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Bias Cut Rayon Chiffon And Lace Cap Sleeve Negligee
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1940s Clothing

Lilli Ann 40s Silk Skirt Suit w/ Micro-Pleated Sleeves!
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic early Lilli Ann 40s suit in a gorgeous holiday green silk, with extravagantly micro-pleated and cuffed sleeves, rhinestone embellished bow closure...
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American 1940s Clothing

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 that begs for some coordinating dress clips, high structured shoulder pads for that ...
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American 1940s Clothing

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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1940s Couture Old Hollywood Silky Black Jersey Shoulder drape Evening Gown
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 1940s Custom made, old Hollywood silky black Jersey gown with shoulder drape. Couture quality, this gown is sleek & modern the fabric is a weighty matte jersey that drapes bea...
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American 1940s Clothing

COUTURE c.1940's Purple Gold Belted Sequin Embellished Evening Dress Gown
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's purple button front floor length evening gown. Extended shoulders. High v-neckline. Eight center front covered dome...
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1940s Clothing

1949 S/S JACQUES FATH Black & White Gingham Fan Back Peplum Afternoon Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Incredibly rare Jacques Fath black and white cotton gingham dress from his Spring-Summer 1949 American collection for Joseph Halpert. Impeccably tailored fan-tail bustle back with pe...
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1940s Silk Dress with Applique Flowers
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous little black silk 1940s dress. It has a V neckline, elbow length sleeves, shoulder pads and a front peplum on the A line skirt. The bodice front has 2 self covered buttons and bound buttonholes. The incredible detail includes dozens of intricately constructed individually finished matching applique fabric...
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American 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

A Pale yellow brocaded satin Interior dressing gown Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950 China for export to Europe Beautiful 1940's gown or dressing gown for the reception in shiny straw yellow silk satin embroidered with a j...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940's Retro Knit Peplum Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Unusual multi peplum jacket from the 1940's. Large extended shoulders and constructed of an unusual reverse loop knit fabrication. The decoration is heav...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's pink silk rhinestone embellished dress 1940's cocktail UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty in blush. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with scattered claw set silver rhinestones, is the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. The V shap...
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1940s Clothing

Lilli Ann New 1940s Asymmetric Neckline Silk Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A rare unworn 1940s dress in purple silk from Lilli Ann. It has an asymmetrical front neckline with a V in back, short sleeves and a straight skirt with a back kick pleat. The dres...
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American 1940s Clothing

A French Evening Dress in Artificial silk fibrane - Early 1940s
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Evening dress in pink purple and yellow gold artificial silk fibrane from the 1940s. Heavy and very fine fabric with an excellent "drop", slightly stretchy and elec...
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French 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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1940s Clothing

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-quality silk fabric with crepe accents. It has capped sleeves and a square necklin...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage Marshall and Snelgrove Black Velvet Cape with Fur Lining.
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage cape by Marshall and Snelgrove. The cape is in black velvet with a white fur lining. It has one internal pocket and a single ...
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British 1940s Clothing

Grey and yellow striped wool day dress - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France An early day dress in grey and yellow striped woven woolen cloth dating from the end of the Second World War.  Tight-fitting dress...
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French 1940s Clothing

Vintage Early 1940's Crimson Red Satin Evening Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking early 1940's crimson satin dress, rendered in a full circle cut and tailored to perfection, is the perfect piece for that special occasion. The V shaped neckline...
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1940s Clothing

A French Evening Bolero In Fuschia Wool Embroidered With Sequins Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938/1942 France Amazing evening bolero, possibly Haute Couture Worth (oral transmission of the progeny), made of fuschia wool twill Circa 1938/1942. Curved bolero with scabbar...
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French 1940s Clothing

Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with print and scarf Mac Wise 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk, chiffon bustier evening dress with brown and black abstract print and scarf. Zip in the middle back. Ivory crêpe lining. Boned on the side of the bust and middle front. SIZE S
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American 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 Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This original, rayon crepe dress was designed in the 1940s. The fabric is stunning and has retained its vibrancy, showcasing a whimsical patchwork/bunting print in childlike hues of ...
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British 1940s Clothing

Hungarian traditional Shirt and Apron, embroiderd by hand with pealrs, 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
JO NAPOT KIVANOK! Here I am offering a beautiful Hungarian hand-embroidered wedding skirt from the early 1950s. This original piece features a full, pleated skirt that is open at the front. Very clever, so you can vary the width of the skirt well. The magnificent hand-embroidered apron...
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Hungarian 1940s Clothing

1940s Lilli Ann Black and White Avant Garde Wool Vintage 40s Peplum Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940 LILLI ANN black and white Avant Garde wool jacket ! Features the finest soft wool fabric that was imported from France. Fabric covered button...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940's Beaded Crepe and Bias Rope Trimmed Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Beaded Crepe and Self Fabric Bias Rope Trimmed Gown from the 1940's. Beautiful and Unusual design with yards of crepe bias rope used as self trim. A cascade of these ropes tr...
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American 1940s Clothing

Hand Made Celadon Georgette and Lace Tap Panties with Bow Detail, Saks–S, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Longing for a more elegant sleepwear alternative to cotton shorts? Hearken back to the 1940s, when gals wore tap panties: equally as roomy and comfortable as boxers, silk tap panties...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black & Gold Rayon Taffeta Ball Gown With Hand Embroidered Hem Bodice
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1940s Clothing

Black crêpe jacket with tree leaves embroideries Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe jacket with tree leaves embroideries. Buttons are covered with crêpe. Shoulder pads. Crêpe lining and taffetas lining inside sleeves; Buttons on the cuffs as well. SIZE M
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French 1940s Clothing

Charming Ivory Slip Dress, 18th Century Courtesan Embroideries
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Ivory Slip Dress with Courtesan Embroideries from the 1940's. Elaborate 18th Century dancing courtesans in satin are hand embroid...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Davidson's Madeleine Suit with Elaborate Button Detail
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 1940s suit from Davidson's Madeleine label in a pale yellow and black fine wool small hounds tooth check pattern. The long sleeve single breasted jacket has a lapel collar, princess seams and elaborate pockets with self covered buttons and functional button holes matching the center front along their sides. In addition to the abundant front detail, the jacket back has zig zag waist seaming and a vent. Stunning! The midi length skirt...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Navy Blue Sleek Deco Style Vintage 40s Princess Jacket Coat w/ Pockets
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleek mid 1940s navy blue soft wool deco style jacket coat! Features a fitted bodice with a generous bottom. Royal blue and ivory color blocked buttons up the front, with small brass...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art De
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Couture construction and details. 1940S Black & Copper Rayon Velvet Silk Taffeta Gown Layered In Chantilly Art Deco Rose Lace
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1940s Clothing

Spectacular Irene Lentz Vintage 1940s 40s Gray Wool Blazer Jacket
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely spectacular Irene Lentz vintage jacket from the 1940s. Pristine couture tailoring with buttons that get smaller towards the middle of the jacket. Darling yellow lining. A ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Blue Organic Cotton Chambray Men's French Cuff Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Organic Cotton Chambray Men's French Cuff Shirt
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1940s Clothing

1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top
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1940s Clothing

1940s Golden Yellow Silk damask Luxurious Dressing Gown Robe
Located in New York, NY
Fully lined in luscious silk satin. Has some small stains on sleeve and hem, Priced as-is
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1940s Clothing

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 Black, White & Red Silk Organza Sheer Buffalo Check Gown ...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Royal Purple Wool Gabardine Skirt Suit w Nipped Waist & Huge Pockets: This is a spectacular example of iconic 1940s tailoring in pristine condition. A sculpted, darted, nippe...
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American 1940s Clothing

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

1940's Printed Draped Silk One Shoulder Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 1940's Draped Silk Crepe One Shoulder Gown with ruffled scarf. Draped bodice extends into shoulder with bralette stitched inside for support. Full skirt with panels at each s...
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American 1940s Clothing

Elizabeth Mason Couture Strapless Dress w/ Bolero Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a "One Of A Kind" cocktail dress with matchin bolero jacket from Elizabeth Mason Couture. This dress is custom made from a 1940's dress kit/pattern, using a heavier weight ta...
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American 1940s Clothing

Adele Simpson 1940s Wrap Top and Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece skirt and top set in a tan cotton linen blend. The top has a crew neck, cap sleeves, shoulder pads and wraps closing at one s...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Teal Silk Kimono With Butterfly Print
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

1940S Butter Yellow & Red Cotton Men Surfing Printed Shorts
Located in New York, NY
1940S Butter Yellow & Red Cotton Men Surfing Printed Shorts
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1940s Clothing

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 motifs. Mandarin collar with interesting Asian influen...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Lace Trimmed Slip
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Bias Cut Silk Charmeuse Lace Trimmed Slip
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1940s Clothing

Eisenberg Originals Dress with Beaded Lace Panel 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black silk 1940s dress by Eisenberg Originals. It has a crew neckline, long sleeves and a stunning richly detailed glass seed beaded lace insert across the upper chest an...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's violet blue crepe silk beaded dress 1940s silk dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1940's violet blue crepe silk dress, embellished with royal blue glass bugle beads, in a trailing swirl pattern with leaf design details, is the perfect show st...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Peach Ruffle Necked Slip Style Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A stunning soft peach silk gown in exceptional condition from the 1940s. The dress has thin straps, with two layers of frills on the front and back of the neck. It opens with poppers...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Lilli Ann Gorgeous Black Wool + Sequins Dramatic Vintage 40s Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s LILLI ANN black wool and sequined jacket! Features a dramatic portrait collar, with a smart chic tailored fit. Hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins at the trim. Buttons...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Floral Bias Cut Rayon Negligee With Lace Neck Line Slip Dress XL
Located in New York, NY
1940S Floral Bias Cut Rayon Negligee With Lace Neck Line Slip Dress XL
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1940s Clothing

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