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Period: 1950s
1950S Black Beaded Rayon Knit Wiggle Dress
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Beaded Rayon Knit Wiggle Dress
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1950s Clothing

1950s Pink and Black Novelty Geisha Print Button Down Dress
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-century button down dress with an amazing novelty Geisha print. This is one of the most extraordinary prints we've come across from this era fo...
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French 1950s Clothing

50s Silk Jacquard Cocktail Dress w/ Swallowtail Bow -
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s silk jacquard cocktail dress in black with a floral pattern: zips up the back with a square neckline, 3/4 fitted sleeves, deep V back, a gat...
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American 1950s Clothing

Rare "Hula Girls" Diamond Head Hawaiian shirt
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Hula Girls" along with Hawaii's state flower and also their state's fruit, the "Pineapple" throughout the shirt. With imprinted words of "Waikik, Diamo...
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1950s Clothing

James Galanos Early 50s Cocktail Dress in Wool and Silk Chiffon
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous very early example of James Galanos' fine work. Label style indicates it was made between '51 and '55. Very simple but extremely structured wool strapless bodice and volu...
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American 1950s Clothing

1954 Ermine Cropped Evening Jacket with Barrel Sleeves
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1954 "Furs by Robert" Detroit ermine evening bolero coat with front button closure, shawl collar and barrel sleeve. Lined in lamé brocade.
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American 1950s Clothing

50s Tiki Print One-Piece Rose-Marie Reed Bathing Suit
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 50s Rose-Marie Reed tiki print one-piece bathing suit with skirting. Size 6
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American 1950s Clothing

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