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Period: 1940s
Joseph Magnin 1940s Vintage Peep toe Shoes Ankle Strap Silk Leather 4" Heels
Located in Portland, OR
These are absolutely exceptional vintage 1940's multi colored silk and black leather peep toe shoes with ankle straps that tie. These are some of my personal favorite vintage shoes ...
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American 1940s Clothing

30s Pale Yellow Mesh Gown with Swiss Dot Motif, Ruffle, and Slip
Located in San Francisco, CA
30s Pale yellow Mesh Gown and Slip. Side snap closure. We have sever original 1930s slips in varying colors so purchaser would not have to take the green slip...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Rayon Florida Themed Tropical Beach Pants
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made with pattern matched front pockets and a drawstring waist. The print includes Miami Beach, Pensacola, Cypress Gardens, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Hollywood, Ft Myers, & even a Ringling circus...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Brown & White Rayon Mens Florida Tropical Photo Print Tourist Shirt
Located in New York, NY
With photos of Miami Beach, Key West, Sarasota, St Petersburg and more! Made by preview this is an amazing and rare piece of Florida history and a very unique shirt for the aloha collector. 1940S Brown & White Rayon Mens Florida Tropical Photo...
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Vintage 1940's Black Net Gown with Floral Motif
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's black net and floral motif gown with short sleeves in excellent condition. Slim fit through the waist sits close to the body. Lined with black on...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Brentwood Emerald Green Floral Print Cotton Mother Of Pearl Buttons Hawai
Located in New York, NY
1940S Brentwood Emerald Green Floral Print Cotton Mother Of Pearl Buttons Hawaiian Shirt
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1940s Clothing

Hillbilly Westerns 1940s Fringed Garbradine Western Cowgirl Outfit
Located in Carmel, CA
Hillbilly Westerns 1940's Western performing parade outfit for a cowgirl. Shirt features snap button fastenings along the front and on the cuffs, gabardine fabric with a fringed leat...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Skirt Suit
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The jacket has a three button front fastening, two pockets at the front, and weights in the hem so it hangs well. The skirt has a...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Norman Young Red Georgette Maxi Dress
Located in London, GB
This is a very fine example of late 1940s to early 1950s evening wear by British designer Norman Young who made high end occasion wear for department stor...
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British 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

1940's White Rayon Crepe Old Hollywood Style Draped Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1940's white rayon crepe old Hollywood style dress with draped swag. Loosely gathered across the front bodice, fitted at the waist, mid calf length...
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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

1940 Caramel Check Wool Swing Coat W/ Lantern Cut Sleeve & Structured Shoulders
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s caramel and cream checked wool swing coat with a strong, structured iconic shoulder silhouette, lantern shaped sleeves and a single button closure at neck. No collar...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Black Cocktail Dress with Cap Sleaves
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with a layered skirt and cap sleaves. The dress opens with fabric covered buttons at the front , and has an attractive stitched collar.
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Unknown 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

1940S Green & Orange Cotton Silk Hawaiian Printed Dress Bolero Ensemble
Located in New York, NY
1940S Green & Orange Cotton Silk Hawaiian Printed Dress Bolero Ensemble
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1940s Multicolor Floral Print Rayon Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940s Multi color floral print in pink, orange, white and green) silk crepe dress. Perfect summer dress. Fit size: Small / 2 or 4 B: 34” / W: 26”/ H: 34” / Dress Length: 42"
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Black and Gold Lame Blouse
Located in London, GB
This is an original 1940s black crepe blouse with a striking metallic gold swirl design. One of the best cocktail separates we've ever had, with a dropped shoulder, a gentle draping ...
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American 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 White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Cotton Piqué Off Shoulder Dress
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1940s Samba Flamenco Burlesque Style Vintage 40s Crop Top and Mini Skirt Outfit
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare 1940s Samba / flamenco style two piece cotton crop top and mini skirt ensemble. Crop top features a warm green color with hand-sewn patches of red, blue, green and yellow....
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A Rare Jeanne Lanvin Women's Sport Velvet French Couture Collection 1947
Located in Toulon, FR
Summer Collection 1947 France Rare women's sports jacket (Golf, riding or winter sport?) in olive-green corduroy with broad shoulder pads and signed Jeanne Lanvin, Haute Couture, summer collection 1947. Men's wardrobe inspiration for this four-pocket jacket with buttoned flaps and elegant à la Française pleats in the back for ease of movement. Closure with brass buttons covered with velvet with a reminder at the cuff. Lining in damask silk in the same color with the logo of the famous designer house of Jeanne Lanvin with her daughter. Original label in white ottoman...
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French 1940s Clothing

A French Printed ChiffonSilk Dress Raoul Dufy inspiration Circa 1940
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940/1950 France Beautiful summer dress in printed silk crepe dating from the 1940s / 1950s. Dense printing with strong polychromy with patterns of fruits, grapes, peach flowers, jars, fountains and architectural elements. Straight dress...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Sandy Mac Donald Burgundy Floral Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Sandy Mac Donald Burgundy Floral Rayon Hawaiian Shirt
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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 Novelty Print Colouful Rayon Patchwork Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1940's rayon crepe dress features a whimsical patchwork/bunting novelty print in soft pastel shades of yellow, blue, pink, purple and green. ...
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British 1940s Clothing

Vintage Black Crepe Evening Top
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage black crepe evening top from the 1940s. The top has pleat and sequin detail on the front, fabric covered button opening at the back. a...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Light Pink Cotton Eyelet Lace Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Light Pink Cotton Eyelet Lace Dress
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Vintage Black Crepe Dress with Sequin Detail
Located in London, GB
A black crepe dress with sequin trim by Schroder Wulf. This dress is sleavless with a round neckline, a bow at waist leval and asymetric layers . It...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Campus Off White Tropical Rayon & Silk Bamboo Pineapple Hawaiian Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Campus Off White Tropical Rayon & Silk Bamboo Pineapple Hawaiian Shirt
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1940S Blocks Yellow Tropical Rayon & Silk Crabs Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blocks Yellow Tropical Rayon & Silk Crabs Shirt
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1940S Peach & Cream Lace Bias Cut Slip Dress With Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach & Cream Lace Bias Cut Slip Dress With Jacket
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1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Baby Blue Bias Cut Rayon Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Lace Trim
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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 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

1940s Red Rayon Print Crepe Swing Dress With Pleated Peplum and Shoulders
Located in Gresham, OR
A sweet 1940s red crepe novelty calico-style print rayon swing dress with sewn-down pleated peplum, drop-shoulder and flared skirt back details. Origina...
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American 1940s Clothing

A French Gold Printed and painted Satin Dress Circa 1940-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1940-1950 Europe Amazing little summer dress with flowers on a gold background dating very propably from the Second World War. Clever print on silk satin cream with surreal patterns popular in the 1940s thanks to Elsa Schiaparelli ... Fish, horse heads, parrots appear in a flowery decor and abundant acid colors. Short sleeves and Claudine collar applied with a golden cord and knotted. Integrated belt with two flaps hanging out on the front to refine the silhouette. Beautiful bobbin lace...
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French 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 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 Plus Size 20 / 22 Black and White Crepe Rhinestone 40s Dress and Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hard to find plus size 1940s black and white / ivory striped crepe silk dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a black and ivory striped collar with rhinestone detail at...
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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

1940s Koret Maroon Sequin Evening Arm Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Koret rare maroon handbag sold at Neiman Marcus. The bag is structured two be worn on the arm used for dancing in night clubs. The body of the bag...
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1947 Alligator Brown Sling Back Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Alligator Brown Sling Back Heels. Brown alligator sling back heels with peep-toe and bow embellishment. Buckle closure.
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1940S Indigo Blue Cotton French Workwear Pants
Located in New York, NY
1940S Indigo Blue Cotton French Workwear Pants
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1940S MARLBORO Brown Rayon Blend Gabardine Shirt Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S MARLBORO Brown Rayon Blend Gabardine Shirt Jacket
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1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoul
Located in New York, NY
1940S OMAR KIAM Dove Grey Cotton Elaborately Embroidered Summer Gown With Shoulder & Waist Ties
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Vintage 1940s Black & White Stripe Tea Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun and easy to wear black and white stripe dress from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The dress has a v neck with triangular collar and zip front with bow detail. It has short slee...
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
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1940s Navy Blue Beaded Jacket
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Navy Blue Beaded Jacket B 50 W 48 L 30
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Silk Crepe Reinstone Crystal Embellished Crop Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Silk Crepe Reinstone Crystal Embellished Crop Top
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1940s Clothing

Vintage Brown 1940s Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty dress from the 1940s. The dress has a shawl collar, side zip opening, gathering at the shoulders and two pockets at waist level.
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Cold Rayon Floral Print Dress
Located in London, GB
An original vintage cold rayon 1940s dress in a striking floral and leaf print. The colour combination is a sublime contrast of pastel blue, pink a...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer M
Located in New York, NY
1940'S LORA LENOX Persimmon Red Rayon Crepe Rockabilly Lindy Hop Swing Dancer Music Note Print Dress
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1940S Ivory Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Floral Appliqués & Emb
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ivory Bias Cut Silk Crepe De Chine Slip Dress With Floral Appliqués & Embroidery
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1940S Burgundy Rayon Satin Men's Style Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Rayon Satin Men's Style Pajamas
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Amazing 1940s Botanical Asian Inspired Paisley Cotton + Linen 40s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1940s Botanical Asian inspired linen and cotton maxi dress! Features vibrant colors of red, green, yellow, black and beige. Full metal zipper up the front to control ...
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American 1940s Clothing

Maggy Rouff numbered Skirt-suit Circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
numbered Skirt-suit in wool with thin stripes
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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 f...
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French 1940s Clothing

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