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Period: 1940s
Gilbert Adrian Black Crepe Gown With Shoulder Drape / Back and Front Slit, 1940
Located in Gresham, OR
A rare mint condition 1940s Adrian evening gown of black silk crepe with dramatic draped back details, structured shoulders, fitted banded waist, back zipper, high V-neckline, pleate...
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American 1940s Clothing

Beige dress knitted with ribbons LANA Circa 1940/50
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Beige dress knitted with ribbons and belt. SIZE 38/M
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Velvet Coat with Sequins
Located in Alford, MA
Black velvet three-quarter coat in black velvet embellished with gold sequined leaf design curving from the shoulder to the armhole. Collarless, with balloon sleeves and white quilte...
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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

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

Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long bustier evening dress in black velvet and printed cotton
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Chartreuse Rayon Crepe Print Swing Dress w/ Draped Hip & Cummerbund Waist
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s Marian McCoy chartreuse and cream abstract print coral/floral rayon crepe dress with draped hip detail, separate cummerbund belted waist, short sleeved drop shoulde...
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American 1940s Clothing

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

1940S Peach Rayon Satin Two Piece Pajamas Set
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Rayon Satin Two Piece Pajamas Set
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1940s Clothing

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 Cotton Lace and Satin Cocktail Suit
Located in New York, NY
Charming Cotton Lace and Silk Satin Cocktail Suit from the 1940's. Strong shouldered, fitted suit in silk satin with full gathered sleeves. Both bodice and skirt are overlaid in cott...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Arnold W Greene Sheared Beaver Cape
Located in Port Hope, ON
In fantastic condition for its age, this sheared beaver cape can be worn for the evening over a dress or equally over a sweater and jeans. Closure is by two hooks and eyes and the ba...
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American 1940s Clothing

Orientalist Evening Fancy Jacket in Embroidered Sequin and Silk Satin Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Beautiful orientalist Fancy evening jacket or costume dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Yellow-green silk satin embroidered with golden sequins and appliqués of cords in golden threads. Fringes on the edge in trimmings of golden threads. Cut inspired by Kaftab with wide open pagoda sleeves...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Teal Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Teal Rayon & Silk Burnout Velvet Top
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1940s Clothing

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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1940s Clothing

1940S Black Silk & Rayon Rare Tropical Print Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk & Rayon Rare Tropical Print Kimono
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1940s Clothing

A French Bar Suit skirt and jacket By Franck & Fils - Paris Circa 1945/1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945/1950 Paris France Bar skirt suit by Franck & Fils in black woolen cloth in the tradition of Christian Dior's New Look and dating from the end of the 1940s. Fitted jacket with structured cut and marked waist hugging the hips. Crossed closure on the front with five black bakelite buttons...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940s Black Crepe Sheath Dress with Multi Color Sequins
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and chic 1940s Eisenberg black crepe sheath dress featuring red, green, pink and purple floral sequins trough out. Both front and back neckline has key hole opening. Side me...
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American 1940s Clothing

Rare 1940s Taffetas Silk Dress
Located in Paris, FR
Gorgeous 1940s peach pink silk dress featuring maxi length, fixed flounces on front bust & goes on back sleeves, bias cut with many tailoring details, maxi length. In good vintage c...
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French 1940s Clothing

Blue Halter Dress & Peplum Jacket Shrug 1940s
Located in Wallkill, NY
1940s early 50's Halter Dress with Matching Jacket. Covered buttons side snap Closure. Shoulder Pads. Side Zipper working great. Has Original Belt Added Brooch on the Jacket. Great ...
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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

Dorothy O'Hara Vintage Black Lace Cocktail Dress, 1940s
Located in Sparks, NV
Extremely rare vintage 1940s Dorothy O'Hara cocktail dress in unworn condition with the original tags still attached! Nude illusion lace bustline and draped front. Details: Par...
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American 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 Black Rayon Crepe Military-Inspired Tailored Day Dress w Red Piping
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Rayon Crepe Military-Inspired Tailored Day Dress w Red Piping: A super rare style in excellent, never-worn condition, this early 40s fo...
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American 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

Vintage 1940s Black Velvet Dress
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage black velvet gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline, with gathering at the bust and by the side seam. It has cap sleav...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940'S Silk Japanese Batik Printed Burgundy Floral Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Silk Japanese Batik Printed Burgundy Floral Kimono
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1940s Clothing

1940S Black Net Strapless Gown With Green & Pink Striped Taffeta Bodice Shawl
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Net Strapless Gown With Green & Pink Striped Taffeta Bodice Shawl
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1940s Clothing

1940s Beaded Blazer
Located in Alford, MA
1940s pale taupe gabardine jacket accented with gray beading above and below pockets. Long, fitted body, nipped at waist, with nice detailing, including notched shawl collar, turned-...
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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

1940s Beaded Swing Jacket
Located in Alford, MA
1940s black wool jacket with beaded trim on collar, cuffs, and border. The intricate beaded design follows the curve of the hem, widening as it descends, and features a scalloped des...
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American 1940s Clothing

Rare 1940s Novelty Asian Print Avant Garde Silk Strong Shoulder Vintage Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage mid 40s novelty Asian print strong shoulder silk dress! Features a warm marigold yellow color. Prints in red, green, blue, orange and ivory throughout. Metal zipper at t...
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1940s Clothing

New-Old Silver Snowflake Kitten Mules with Red and Green Sequins – US 5.5, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
In the mood for a new twist on an old holiday theme? Try snowflakes in southeast Asia. We’re dreaming of a sunny Christmas. Filipino kitten heel mules of natural woven straw with ...
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Philippine 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

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

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 Clothing

1940s Silver-Studded Jacket
Located in Alford, MA
Black wool 1940s jacket with teardrop-shaped silver stud embellishment near shoulders and along front of self-tie waistband. Indented round neckline, square shoulders with pads, shap...
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American 1940s Clothing

A French Couture Beaded Chocolate Velvet Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940 France Beautiful cocktail dress, probably Haute Couture, dating from the 1940s. Dress in chocolate velvet panne with puffed three-quarter sleeves adorned with embroidery in sablé using translucent glass beads and bell-shaped golden brass sequins, with a reminder at the crew-neck. Elegant fold of fabric work on the bust held in place by side darts. Skirt pleated...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940'S Rare Utilitarian White Cotton Bra
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Rare Utilitarian White Cotton Bra
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1940s Clothing

Vintage rare Swedish C52 Kahki Jacket
Located in London, GB
A chic , useful and historic C52 jacket from the second world war. This jacket was supplied to the Swedish army. In Khaki coloured cotton , the jacket has the original C52 label and ...
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Swedish 1940s Clothing

1940s Brass Studded Jacket
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning forest green wool jacket adorned with brass studs in an abstract pattern throughout. It has a tie at the neckline, shoulder padding and is fu...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

Heavy Black Silk Faille Shirtwaist Circle Dress w Velvet Trim, M-L, late 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A testament to how fine clothes *used* to be made, this immaculate day-to-evening shirtwaist dress boasts impeccable craftsmanship like finished buttonholes, hand finishing and luxur...
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Hong Kong 1940s Clothing

1940s Black Wool Hollywood Starlet Coat w Striking Unusual Fox Collar & Belt
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Black Wool Hollywood Starlet Coat w Striking Unusual Fox Collar and Belt: This coat is straight out of 40s Central Casting with its strong-shou...
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American 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 and...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940s Kelly Green Suit Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Kelly Green Suit Set. Kelly green suit set with wide lapel, padded shoulders, and button/zipper closures.
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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 Mint Rayon Satin & Lace Trim Bias Cut Slip Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Mint Rayon Satin & Lace Trim Bias Cut Slip Dress
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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

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 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

Charles James Rare Black Wool Blazer, Circa 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very rare black wool blazer by Charles James, from the 1940's. The blazer has two buttons at the bust, a row of hidden snaps down the front, and beautiful design detail. ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s/1950s Teal Green House Robe
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 1940s to early 1950s dark teal green quilted house robe/coat featuring a double button closure with designer covered buttons, a wide peak lapel, rolled and cuffed full length sl...
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1940s Clothing

Rayon Tropical Palm Printed Shirt 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Rayon Tropical motif printed pajama style shirt from the 1940s. Graphic Prada vibes, of huge gray and white Palm leaves with coral florals on a deep jade green background. Front button closures. Label: Faultless, by Wilson Brothers...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
Located in New York, NY
1940S NICHOLAS UNGAR Dusty Rose Rayon Blend Satin Plissé Stripe Gown With Train
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1940s Clothing

Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble. Belt-loop on the pant waist. Size L (shirt) and M (trouser)
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Japanese Kimono Silk Brocade Jacket
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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

1940s Linen Floral Sweetheart Neckline Dress
Located in London, GB
The fabric of this 1940s linen floral dress is resplendent with muted tones of raspberry, ochre, teal and sage florals against a cream background. Tailored to a short-sleeve, tea-dre...
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British 1940s Clothing

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