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Period: 1940s
Hungarian traditional Shirt and Apron, embroieder by hand with pealrs, 1940's
Located in Stuttgart, DE
JO NAPOT KIVANOK = HI GOOD AFTERNOON ! Here I am offering an extra great and beautiful hungarian hand-embroidered wedding Skirt with Apron from the early 1950s. The original pi...
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Hungarian 1940s Clothing

1940S Blush Pink Silk Crepe De Chine Slip With Very Fine Floral Hand Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blush Pink Silk Crepe De Chine Slip With Very Fine Floral Hand Embroidery
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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

Vintage 1940s Beaded Deep Green Velvet Evening Dress W Ruching & Hip Swag
Located in Portland, OR
This ultra glamorous 1940s evening gown is in a luxurious deep green velvet fabric, The shade of green is so rich and sophisticated and the ruched sweetheart bodice of the dress is b...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage Exclusive Panthere Print Jacket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare vintage printed ocelot fur jacket 1940's We offer more luxurious fur coats, view our frontstore Details: 2 pockets, 1 closing hook at collar wide sleeves narrow end at sleeves...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Harry Cooper of Hollywood Ivory Sequin Chiffon Halter Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal Harry Cooper designer ivory-crème gown dating back to the 1940's Old Hollywood era of glamour. Definitely something Lana Turner or Veronica Lake ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1949 Traina-Norell Couture Vogue Documented Metallic Gold Silk & Mink Swing Coat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A well-documented and totally timeless Traina-Norell for I.Magnin metallic gold silk and mink fur voluminous swing coat dating back to their 1949 fall/winter couture collection. Fash...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Burgundy Rayon Geometric Printed Mens Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Rayon Geometric Printed Mens Robe
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1940s Clothing

1940s Miss Los Angeles Forstmann Navy Wool Swing Coat
Located in London, GB
Popularised in the 1940s, the swing or swagger coat’s silhouette was generously cut and its playful, flared look made it a hit with the era’s most glamorous movers and shakers. This ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage Fur coat, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare vintage ocelot coat We offer more luxurious fur coats, view our frontstore Details: 2 velvet lined pockets, no buttons Vintage condition Fully line...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Pink, Green & Yellow Rayon Hibiscus Print Long Sleeve Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Pink, Green & Yellow Rayon Hibiscus Print Long Sleeve Shirt
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Green & Gold Rayon Rare Men's Gene Autry Rockabilly Western Cowboy Shirt
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal condition for the age, some areas of soiling however no gross stains nor perspiration wear. The leather is in pretty good shape and is not brittle nor stiff. VERY rare custom made western shirt. 1940'S Green & Gold Rayon Rare Men's Gene Autry Rockabilly Western Cowboy Shirt...
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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

VINTAGE 1940s BIAS-CUT VELVET FUR-TRIMMED DRESS
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s bias-cut velvet dress is the black velvet dress your wardrobe is missing— it is just SO good. It was made in the 1940s of black velvet wi...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Embroidered Silk Kimono
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1940s Embroidered Silk Kimono – a timeless piece of elegance that encapsulates the beauty and sophistication of a bygone era. This light neutral yellow maxi kimono...
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1940s Clothing

1940s CC41 Cream Satin and Lace Teddy Slip
Located in London, GB
This teddy slip was made in the 1940s and displays many signature details of the era’s lingerie. It has the coveted war time CC41 label and is tailored from cream satin with coordin...
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British 1940s Clothing

1940s WWII US Navy Woman's Overcoat
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s WWII US Navy Woman's double breasted overcoat with two front pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a partial lining in the interior. The interior label states that this coat is a US W...
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1940s Clothing

Edna Vilm Top with Waterfall Back and Skirt 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful elaborately detailed top and skirt from notable 1940s American designer Edna Vilm. It consists of a hip length long sleeve top with with zipper cuffs, a V neck, padded s...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940's IRENE LENTZ black dress with blouson silk chiffon overlay
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black ‘film noir’ dress with billowy silk chiffon overlay designed by Irene Lentz dating to the late 1940's. Fabulous cut including a corset with peaks at sides, billowy b...
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American 1940s Clothing

Black raw silk skirt-suit with beadwork and bubbling sleeves Lilli Ann
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black raw silk ( French import fabric) skirt-suit with beadwork details on collar and bubbling sleeves. Rayon lining. Shoulder-pads. Fabric covered buttons and buttonhole. Buttons an...
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American 1940s Clothing

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 exceptional piece from the 1940s, the White Smocked She...
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1940s Clothing

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 this age and is the perfect choice for an informal daytime event, easily accessorised ...
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American 1940s Clothing

A Champagne Embroidered Satin Wedding Dress with train - France Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1938-1942 France Wedding dress with long train in champagne-coloured Duchesse satin. Fluid cut with a strapless blouse with a folded collar, ...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940's HOUSE OF WORTH black wool haute couture dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black wool, haute couture dress with pleated bodice, embellished shoulder detail and peplum waist designed by the House of Worth dating to the 1940's. Best fits a US 4-6. Approxi...
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French 1940s Clothing

Fred Perlberg 1940s Black and Gold Evening Dress with Matching Gloves
Located in London, GB
This arresting Fred Perlberg late 1940s or early 1950s black chiffon evening dress with matching gloves is designed to turn heads on the dance floor. Part of its 'creator's lovingly titled range of party and dance dresses "Dance Originals", the emphasis on movement and show stopping glamour is evident in this piece. Thin spaghetti straps support a dramatic horizontal neckline , which is softened by chiffon arranged attractively over the bust line in a cross-over fashion. The bodice is corseted to accentuate the fairytale waistline, which details a simple piped seam before falling away dramatically into the floor sweeping skirt. The high-waisted skirt is fully lined, with a full-circle chiffon overlay. The fabric features a panel of gold sequin embellishment that comes into play just above the knee and runs parallel to the hem. There is a concealed zip fastening to the left of the bodice with a hook and eye closure. The sheer chiffon gloves...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage Early 1940's Red Wool Embroidered Cape UK 10-16 US 6-12
Located in Cheltenham, GB
The most majestic and eye-catching cape you could ever set your eyes upon. Rendered in vibrant shade of red wool and decorated with cream wool soutache embroidery, edged with gold la...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Navy Blue Wool Princess Coat Peterson Gerzog Providence Rhode Island
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s navy blue wool princess coat, from Peterson Gerzog, Providence Rhode Island. A beautiful classic wool coat with amazing details such as, hand bo...
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American 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

1940s Wilma New York Glass Beaded Tunic
By Wilma
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 hemline have rows of artfully ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Evening coat by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture - Paris Winter Collection 1943
Located in Toulon, FR
Winter 1943 Collection Paris Kimono evening coat in satin, fully overstitched, by Jeanne Lanvin Haute Couture, Winter 1943 collection. Powder pink coat called Rose Polignac in homa...
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French 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

Vintage 1940s Ivory Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crepe dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline , short sleaves and pleats. There is sequin detail at waist leval front and...
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1940s Clothing

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s): Brown (fabric), Copper (beads) Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric (feel of): Cotton (exterior), Twill (lining) Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress...
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1940s Clothing

Wool navy blue skirt suit with bubbling sleeves Lilli Ann
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool navy blue skirt suit with bubbling sleeves. Navy blue rayon ( or acetate) lining. Button covered with fabric and buttonhole. Plastic buttons and buttonhole on cuffs. Shoulder-pa...
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American 1940s Clothing

Little black dress with embroidered ears of wheat - France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1943- 1945 France Interesting little black dress with embroidered white ears of wheat, unmarked and dating from the end of the Second World War. Strapless dress in black crep...
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French 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Magenta Knitted Dress UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1940's magenta knitted dress, rendered in a multitude of different knitted stitches, is just the piece for your transitional wardrobe. The deep V shaped neckline is...
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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

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

Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress Lanvin Paris 1944
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Iconic silk jersey draped and pleated handmade evening dress. The pleats and drapes are hand-made stitch on a jersey base lining ( from the shoulders until the hips) Longer in the ba...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940s Haute Couture Purple Satin Chiffon Dress
Located in London, GB
Original late 1930s or early 1940s purple satin and chiffon gown with matching waist sash. This beautiful unlabelled haute couture dress is of superb quality and construction and is ...
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French 1940s Clothing

French Blue and Brown Houndstooth Cutaway Suit with Novelty Buttons – S-M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A wartime Girl Friday suit with style to spare despite its adherence to clothing rations. The punchy double-button jacket detail is emblematic of the creative use of everyday materials at a time when flashy dressing was considered unpatriotic. Notch collar pencil suit of French blue and brown houndstooth wool. Jacket features padded shoulders, notched bracelet sleeves and triple front princess seams; faux double button front closure and four ornamental buttons at cutaway front. Skirt features hip darts and closed front kick pleat; left side metal zipper closure with top button. Jacket lined in heavyweight brown silk crêpe; skirt unlined. fabric: wool houndstooth noteworthy: dry clean only condition: very good with one small skipped houndstooth at right jacket underarm (see photo) repairs: none measurements •jacket• shoulders: 16” sleeve length: 22 ½” from shoulder, 16” from underarm (including 1 ½” cuff) sleeve circumference: 14” at upper arm, 10” at cuff bust: 39” waist: 30 ½” length: 21” from shoulder and rear neck, 12” from underarm sweep: 38” •skirt• waist: 26” hips: 40” length: 30 ½” including 1 ¼” plain waistband sweep: 47” hem: 1 ½” closed kick pleat: 13 ½” label: Donny Junior Young Fashions (The Dayton Company...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Plum Three Piece Wool Suit UK 10-12 US 6-8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A classic silhouette rendered in a stunning pleasant plum wool, this 1940's tailored three piece skirt suit is the perfect addition to your vintage wardrobe. The rounded neckline o...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Romantic Gothic Black Maxi Dress
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk 1940's maxi dress with an interesting interplay of demure and sexy. It has a small peter pan collar and puff short sleeves. The bodice is semi fitted- plain in...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

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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1940s Clothing

Pre-War Black Velvet Art Deco Bead and Rhinestone Cocktail Dress – L, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A jewel of Art Deco design in an unheard-of larger size, this beautiful dress exudes machine-age minimalism and geometry. Its richly-adorned notched V neckline is outlined with a sta...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

Black wool skirt-suit with jewlerry buttons and cut-work Lilli Ann
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool skirt-suit with jewlery rhinestone buttons and cut-work. Rayon lining. Thick Shoulder-pads. Fake pockets. Godets on the bottom back of the jacket. Pleated satin details o...
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American 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

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 th...
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Hungarian 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Ceil Chapman Windowpane Print White Cotton Peplum Full-Skirt Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is such a stunning and ethereal Ceil Chapman full-length garden gown dating back to the mid 1940's. Perfect for any upcoming wedding or daytime party; you can't help but feel fe...
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American 1940s Clothing

Late 1940s Nat Tuman Cobalt Blue Rayon "Gondola" Print Day Dress w Full Hemline
Located in Gresham, OR
Late 1940s Nat Tuman Cobalt Blue Rayon "Gondola" Print Day Dress w Full Hemline: Ruched form-fitting bodice with covered buttons down center front. Side zipper. Tie gathered shoulder...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our 1940s Silk Multicolor Printed Kimono, a true work of art that beautifully fuses vintage charm and contemporary elegance. This mid-length kimono is a testament to time...
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1940s Clothing

Black night gown with lace insert and satin flower in the middle front Charmode
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black night gown with lace insert and satin flower in the middle front. No fabric tag, probably nylon. SIZE M
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American 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

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 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 buttons up the front. Flared honeyco...
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American 1940s Clothing

Adele Simpson Vintage 1947/48 Black Double Breasted Cinched Waist Jacket & Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
This is a documented, rare vintage 1940's Adele Simpson skirt and jacket is in a luxurious black wool. The flattering double breasted jacket has an exaggerated notched collar, shoulder pads for structure, and a cinched waist. The 8 front 7/8'' buttons are black wool capped with a glossy black ring surrounding the cap. The jacket has shoulder pads for structure and the sleeve cuffs fold over forming triangles that point towards the back of the jacket, creating a two extruding mirrored points on each sleeve. We have documented the jacket from Fall/Winter 1947. We aren't sure if the unlabeled skirt is original to the suit but are including it because it came from the same estate and was worn with the jacket by the original owner.. The straight skirt is in a black wool crepe and it is defined with 2 pleats in front and 2 pleats in back. There is a zipper in the side seam with overlapping fabric and a hook and eye closure at the waist line. The skirt has a 9'' knife kick pleat centered at the bottom of the back of the skirt. We acquired this many years ago from our all time favorite estate of vintage designer clothing...
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North American 1940s Clothing

1940s Rayon Teenage Playsuit With Novelty Roman Warrior Print
Located in London, GB
This lovely 1940s vintage rayon playsuit is a rare find and designed to fit a pre or young teen. Of particular note is the magnificent novelty print depicting Roman warriors, chariot...
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American 1940s Clothing

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