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Period: 1940s
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

1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress Gathered On
Located in New York, NY
This dress has a sexy film noir fit and is cut for a larger and curvier woman than our model here who is a size 4. 1940S Black Silk Faille Long Sleeve Polka Dot Beaded Cocktail Dress...
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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

1940S Black Rayon & Cotton Satin Early Underwire Bra Deadstock From Paris
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon & Cotton Satin Early Underwire Bra Deadstock From Paris
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1940s Clothing

1940S Wool Challis Paisley Top With Roses And Strawberries
Located in New York, NY
1940S Wool Challis Paisley Top With Roses And Strawberries
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1940s Clothing

SERGEE OF CALIFORNIA c.1940's Yellow Daisy Floral Print Rayon Crepe Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Sergee of California c.1940's yellow daisy print rayon crepe day dress. White and black all over daisy floral print on yellow rayon crepe. Crew neckline. 3/4 sleeves lightly ...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Japanese Silk Entirely Embroidered In Metallic Gold Kimono
Located in New York, NY
1940S Japanese Silk Entirely Embroidered In Metallic Gold Kimono
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

1940S Off White Rayon Crepe Blouse With Pin-Tuck & Insertion Lace Collar
Located in New York, NY
1940S Off White Rayon Crepe Blouse With Pin-Tuck & Insertion Lace Collar
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1940s Clothing

1940s Traditional Silk Kimono in Stylized Ginko Print Of Green Orange & Black
Located in Gresham, OR
A 1940s traditionally-styled silk kimono: knee-length with a stylized ginkgo leaf print in an olive green persimmon and black colorway. Traditional contrasting silk lining in top hal...
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

1940S Ethnic Medallion Printed Cotton Seersucker Button Front Dress With Tie Be
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ethnic Medallion Printed Cotton Seersucker Button Front Dress With Tie Belt
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1940s Clothing

40s Green and Purple Stripe Chenille Yarn and Ribbonwork Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Green and Purple Stripe Chenille Yarn and Ribbonwork Dress. Handmade. No closures. Ribbon work flower neck detail. Aprox. US women's size 8-12. 26"-32" waist 30"-36" bust
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1940s Clothing

1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Silk Crepe De Chine Long Sleeve Dress With Hand Smocked Detailing XL
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1940s Clothing

Vintage Top by Creation Anne Laroye
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage knit for Spring by Creation Anne Laroye.In a pretty pink colour the top has decoration at the neck and the cuffs, with a tie at the neck and a single button opening.
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full
Located in New York, NY
1940S Silk Chiffon & Fine Chantilly Lace Sleeved Cocktail Dress With Very Full Skirt
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1940s Clothing

40s Black Crepe Halter Evening Gown with Green Sequined Embellishment on Bodice
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe Halter Evening Gown with Green Sequined Embellishment on Bodice. Peplum. Metal zipper up the side. Front dancing slit: 13 1/2 inches
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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 Orchid Print Rayon Crepe Dress W/ Dramatic Orchid Corsage
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Orchid print rayon crepe dress: Large-scale orchid print makes this fabulous V-neck dinner dress really pop! Long sleeves and a sarong-style pleated and gathered panel at sid...
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American 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 Rayon Belted Dress With Deco Beaded Shoulders
Located in New York, NY
As is 1940S Black Rayon Belted Dress With Deco Beaded Shoulders
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian R
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Burgundy & Black Acetate Plaid Full Ballroom Skirt Gown With Victorian Revival Bustle
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1940s Clothing

Late 1940s Eisenberg Indigo Blue Tailored Dress w Large Button Detailing
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful late 1940s Eisenberg indigo blue lightweight wool tailored dress w beautiful detailing and charming large button trimmed tabs at neckline an...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Linen Print Day Dress
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage day dress from the 1940s. The dress has a white background, with crimson, blue , brown and yellow flowers. It has a decorative bow...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
Located in New York, NY
1940S Salmon Pink Rayon Crepe Gown With Micro Sequin Ostrich Plums In Gold
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1940s Clothing

1947 Plum Suede Heels With Strap and Cut-out Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Plum Suede Heels With Strap and Cut-out Accents. Plum suede strap peep-toe heels with cut-out accents and side buckle.
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Navy Blue Rayon Crepe Dress With Embroidered Sheer Back
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1940s Clothing

1940S Printed Rayon Crepe Dress With Bows & Pockets
Located in New York, NY
1940S Printed Rayon Crepe Dress With Bows & Pockets
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1940s Clothing

1940S White Cotton Button Front Bra With Adjustable Tie Back
Located in New York, NY
1940S White Cotton Button Front Bra With Adjustable Tie Back
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1940s Clothing

Brown Velvet Top with Green Lacing, 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Brown Velvet Top w/ Green Lacing. Adorable brown velvet top with gold buttons, green lacing at collar, sleeves, and hem.
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1940s Clothing

1940S White & Brown Rayon Men's Scenic Fantasy Conversational Print Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S White & Brown Rayon Men's Scenic Fantasy Conversational Print Shirt
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1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon & Silk Crepe Zipper Front Fringed Bodice Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
Possibly late 1930s from when the zipper was a new fun fashionable novelty popularized by Schiaparelli. Some slight fading and small holes but pretty minor. 1940S Black Rayon & Silk...
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1940s Clothing

1940s Adrian Magenta and Black Print Dress w Front Slit Diamond Inset and Gather
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning 1940s original Adrian design! A magenta and black "heraldry" paneled print crepe dress with sexy right side front slit and diamond shaped inset panel at abdomen, surround...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940's Yellow Silk Dress with Lace Inserts Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dress is composed of a yellow hue silk. Features sheer lace inserts, front pockets, and center front buttons. In excellent vintage condition, some slight discoloration due to ag...
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American 1940s Clothing

Late 1940s Fred A. Block Black Crepe Shirtwaist Dress w Pale Blue Beaded Insets
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful late 1940s Fred A. Block Original black rayon crepe shirtwaist-style cocktail dress with fitted waist (belt missing) and covered buttons down front to hip. Skirt is plea...
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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 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

1947 Brown Suede Heels With Cut-out Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Brown Suede Heels With Cut-out Accents. Brown suede strap heels with lime green leather accents. Cutout accents are also featured.
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1940s Clothing

40s Floral Printed Day Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Floral Printed Day Dress. Printed grosgrain fabric. Front snap closure and metal side zip.
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1940s Clothing

COUTURE c.1940's Gray Floral Print Silk Belted Front Bustle Draped Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Couture c.1940's gray floral print silk day dress. Gray, light blue, pink, white, and green floral print silk. Extended shoulders. V-necklin...
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1940s Clothing

40s Floral Printed Tiki Dress with Fringe Adorned Skirt
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s printed silk crepe cocktail dress. Exotic floral print. Ruched shoulders and left side. Single layer of long rayon fringe layered over skirt. Left side has 8 inch gold tone Talon...
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1940s Clothing

1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Purple & Blue Rayon Floral Printed Shirt Dress With Bias Cut Skirt
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1940s Clothing

1940S Purple Rayon Boho Eastern European Hand Embroidered Peasant Blouse
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple Rayon Boho Eastern European Hand Embroidered Peasant Blouse
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Romanian 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon Short Sleeve Top With Lace & Passementrie Collar
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon Short Sleeve Top With Lace & Passementrie Collar
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1940s Clothing

1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Hand Embroidered Slip DressNegligee Bias Cut
Located in New York, NY
1940S Peach Floral Silk Jacquard Hand Embroidered Slip DressNegligee Bias Cut With Belt XL
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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

40s Black Jacket with Bell Sleeves
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Jacket with Bell Sleeves. High pile velvet. Silk chiffon lining. Celluloid buckle.
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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

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

1947 Brown Suede and Leather Sling Back Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Brown Suede and Leather Sling Back Heels. Brown Leather and suede heels with sling back and buckle closure. Suede and looped leather accen...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Drape
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Navy Silk Striped Organza Gown With Full Ballroom Swing Skirt Draped Bodice
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American 1940s Clothing

Mauri Beruholy of Beverly Hills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black wool three piece suit set, includes jacket, skirt, and belt. Size small, jacket has four front pockets, four front buttons, and fitted waist...
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American 1940s Clothing

Hawaiian Tropical Print Nehru Collar Rayon Blouse With Side Pockets, 1940s
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1940s Wakiki Fashion Hawaiian tropical hibiscus print on slate gray background makes this Nehru-collar blouse with side pockets a standout!
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American 1940s Clothing

1940's Anonymous Black Hand Embroidered Smock Top
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gauzy 1940's black long sleeve smock top with stunning Bohemian folk style hand embroidery at neckline, bust and wrists. Drawstring at neck line, can be worn on or off the shoulders....
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940's Terracotta Crochet Tea Length Knit Dress Size 2 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gown is composed of a terracotta hue knit. Features a draped neckline and tea length. In excellent condition. **Please cross-reference measurements ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Chinese Red Dragon Robe 3 Pieces
Located in Gresham, OR
An exceptional example of Chinese textile in classic Dragon Robe style. All silk embroidery with heavy stitching in gold thread and blue silk thread. ...
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Chinese 1940s Clothing

40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Crepe A-Line Dress w/ Lace Collar Detail. Front button and metal zipper closure. Lace neckline detail over nude mesh. Dress in photo worn over petticoat for additional supp...
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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

1940s Black Dress with Studded Belt
Located in Alford, MA
Black 1940s dress in a slightly sheer fabric, possibly rayon. The bodice, with short sleeves, has a bolero-like effect and shirring across the top. The gently shirred skirt falls sof...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s White Wool Jacket
Located in Alford, MA
Chic 1940s style white wool blazer jacket with wide lapels, pearl double-breasted buttons and a wide back belt that pulls in the excess fabric in back. Other features include slanted...
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American 1940s Clothing

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