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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage 1940s dark green silk brocade beaded jacket blazer UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautifully tailored 1940's secret garden green silk brocade jacket, with a village scene pattern which is accented by bronzed coloured beadwork along the lapels and mock pocket...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage garden party chique beaded bodice flower design empire waist long dress
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
The bodice of this exquisite vintage empire waist dress features an intricate beaded design inspired by blooming flowers, while the skirt bo...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pink linen sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork Etienne Couture Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pink linen sleeveless cocktail dress with beadwork. No fabric composition tag for the lining but probably acetate. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Christian Dior Wool Coat UK 14-18 US 10-14
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This rare 1960's Christian Dior mid-season red wool coat, is a rare piece to behold and the perfect statement piece for your transitional wardrobe. The V shaped neckline of the coa...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Cream Embroidered Column Dress with Pearl Trim
Located in London, GB
This opulent 1960s dress is a rare find. Unusually intricate in detail, it is crafted from glossy, pale cream satin and embroidered all-over with swirling vines and an assortment of ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Black Lace and Chiffon Insert Dress
Located in London, GB
This highly romantic dress was made in the late 1930s and is breathtaking quality. Evening gowns of this era are highly sought after, particularly when they’re in such rare, excellen...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Rose Pink Velvet Evening Dress Keyhole Neckline Pink Dress UK 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This vibrant 1960's evening dress, in the most eye-catching shade of rose pink velvet, is the perfect statement piece for your evening wardrobe. The high rounded neckline is accent...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Beautiful 1950s Caryle Light Pink + Silver Fit n' Flare Silk Dress and Bolero
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 50s CARYLE light pale pink and silver silk taffeta fit n' flare cocktail dress and lightweight metallic lurex cropped bolero jacket! Dress features a fitted bodice ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Hattie Carnegie 1950s Silk Color Block Skirt
Located in Water Mill, NY
A colorful silk patchwork skirt in greens, blues, and pinks. The skirt is comprised of row of squares sewn creating a diagonal pattern of same colors. It has a small waistband, a hand sewn side zipper, and is lined in off white silk. Fits size Extra Small...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

60s Green Lace Illusion Cocktail Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
60s green lace illusion cocktail dress with long sleeves. Metal zipper.
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman Vintage Black Empire Waist Gown with Beaded Bodice, c 1950 sz 6-8
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fine vintage evening dress made by Ceil Chapman. It has an empire waist with a heavily beaded bodice at the bust. The jersey body of the dress has a sheath silhouette and a...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940S Orange, Brown & Green Tropical Cotton Twill Men's Hawaiian Surfer Fish Pr
Located in New York, NY
1940S Orange, Brown & Green Tropical Cotton Twill Men's Hawaiian Surfer Fish Print Swim Shorts
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s-40s Pink Rayon Cream Lace Trimmed Wrap & Tie Robe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930s-40s pink rayon with cream lace wrap & tie robe. A beautiful robe reminiscent of robes worn in Hollywood movies from the late 1930s thru the early 1940s. Silky pink rayon is tri...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Purple Silk Embroidered Maxi Dress Anarkali Kashmir Maxi Dress India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage purple silk maxi dress featuring embroidered zari mor motifs highlighted with sequin work. Purple silk wedding dress lavender evening dress coat hand embroidered kashmir Indi...
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Indian Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman Vintage Raspberry Chiffon Cocktail dress, c 1950s Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming and collectible vintage cocktail dress from Ceil Chapman. It is made of a darker pink chiffon with a pink silk lining and a zipper up the back. The chiffon is gath...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Victoria Royal 1960s Kelly Green Silk Satin Sequined + Beaded Vintage Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 60s VICTORIA ROYAL Couture Kelly green full length evening gown! Fitted bodice features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

A patriotic embroidered dress dating from the Liberation of France Circa 1945
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945 France A touching tricolour and patriotic simple dress dating from the Liberation of France after the Second World War in 1944. After several years of scarcity, the dress ...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman Silk Cocktail Dress with Pink Red Sash Waist 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ceil Chapman vintage 1950s sleeveless black boatneck dress with skinny straps at top shoulder and crossed pleat detail at front and back bodice. Skirt i...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Green Sage Silk Skirt Suit Vintage 1960's Suit UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A classic silhouette rendered in the softest shade of sage green silk, with embroidered lace accents, this original 1960's skirt suit is just the perfect addition to your tailored wa...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1930s Bias-Cut Velvet and Lace Dress with Bolero
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1930s bias-cut velvet dress is an absolutely stunning example of 1930s fashion. It is becoming increasingly (very) rare to find these 1930s dresses in this beautiful, we...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ceil Chapman 1960s Orange Gold Silk Brocade Paisley Print Gown Dress + Tunic 60s
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1960s CEIL CHAPMAN burnt orange and gold metallic silk brocade full length maxi dress and long sleeve tunic top ! Dress features a solid orange silk bodice, with a paisley pr...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Susan Small Cotton Summer Gown
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage gown by Susan Small.The dress is in a colourful patchwork print, and has a v neckline, cap sleeves, a self fabric tie belt, frill at the hem, and a central back zip.
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Yellow + Pink + Green Flower Power Cotton Vintage 60s Scooter Dress Twiggy
Located in San Diego, CA
Super chic vintage yellow, green, pink, purple and white daisy flower print cotton skooter dres! Features a nice tailored bodice with a pleated flat...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Important 1960s Malcolm Starr Gino Charles Vintage 60s Gingham Flower Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, IMPORTANT, and extremely rare 1960s Malcolm Starr, by Gino Charles cotton maxi dress! Red, white, and blue gingham, in a variety of sizes, with rick rack print...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

A French Chiné Silk Ball Gown Circa 1955
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 -1960 France Beautiful summer ball gown in taffeta mottled with large bunches of carnations (?) undulating, without claw and dating from the 1...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Rare Vintage 1950s Helen Rose Silk Party Dress
Located in New York, NY
This rare vintage 1950s Helen Rose silk party dress is not only the most joyous confection, but a very important piece of fashion history. Helen Ros...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Black Silk Tulle and Lace Peignoir
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful example of a high end peignoir, most likely 1950s but could be up to a decade earlier or later, that is both demure and sexy at the same time. This is more of a shawl than a nightjacket and is of phenomenal quality made from a very fine grade silk tulle...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Incredible 1950s Vintage Black Sequin Beaded Wool 50s Wiggle Evening Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtaking 1950s black wool knit couture fully sequined and paillete full length evening wiggle dress! This gem was made in Hong Kong, with the sough...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Lanz Originals Button Back Little Black Dress from Bullocks of Wilshire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1960s little black dress by Lanz Originals for Bullock's of Wilshire Collegienne department. Crossover wrap detail at back. fastens with snaps, hook and eye, and four cloth ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

DON LOPER 1950's Yellow Floral Embroidered Cocktail Dress with Belt & Bow Size 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Don Loper design is composed of a yellow embroidered floral print fabric. Features a center back of the neck bow. There is a center back zippre closure. In excellent vintage con...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Evening dress in black crêpe satin and gold lurex brocard top Circa 1930's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Evening dress in black crêpe satin and gold lurex flowers brocard top. Buttons in the middle back. SIZE XL
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European Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Oatmeal Beige Irish Linen Vintage 60s A Line Dress w/ Pockets
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s oatmeal / beige colored Irish Linen A-Line dress! Features a textured tweed-like soft linen. Fitted bodice with a forgiving flattering A Line skirt. Pockets at each side o...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pale pink silk panty with lace edge Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink silk panty with lace edge. Elastic waist band. SIZE S/M
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940S Light Pink Bias Cut Rayon With Applique Negligee Lace Trim And Bow Detail
Located in New York, NY
Couture Construction Entirely Hand Stitched Including the Side Seems and Lace 1940S Light Pink Bias Cut Rayon With Applique Negligee Lace Trim And Bow Detail
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip. Lu...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Pink Sequin Peal Silk Organza Column Dress Cocktail Dress UK 8-10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly spectacular 1960's silk organza dress, embellished in a striped pattern of pearlescent beads, silver sequins and large pink pearlescent sequins, is a masterpiece to behold...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Plunging Buff Silk Chiffon Nude Dressing Cocktail Dress – XS - S, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A diaphanous piece as weightless as it is pale, this dress’s beautiful color is complemented by its Grecian silhouette. Its wide neckline falls softly off the shoulders for further a...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Rare 1950s Hand Painted Large Size 34 inch Waist Novelty Flamenco Circle Skirt
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage 50s hand painted novelty flamenco dancer print cotton circle skirt ! Features flamenco dancers in pink and turquoise blue dance dresses. Vibrant marigold yellow backgrou...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Emilio Pucci 1960s Signature Kaleidoscope Print 60s Velvet A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 1960s EMILIO PUCCI short sleeve velvet A-Line dress! Features the signature kaleidoscope print, with the Pucci signature sporadically throughout. Pucci velvet pieces...
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Italian Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Clothing

Nina Ricci Haute Couture Dress Suit
Located in Geneva, CH
A versatile piece of haute couture, this 60’s Nina Ricci dress suit can be worn as a set for a very chic coordinated look or alternatively, the jacket can be teamed with jeans or tro...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Vintage Black Silk Satin Sequin + Beaded Bolero Jacket with 3/4 Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous black silk satin bolero jacket with metallic multicolor beadwork and sequin embellishment. Fully lined with front hook closure. Silk satin outer ...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

Black wool jacket with bow tie PIERRE CARDIN "JEUNESSE" for TAKASHIMAYA
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool jacket with bow tie. Lining is probably rayon or acetate. Hidden snap closure on the middle front with decorative button on the top. SIZE 38/ M
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European Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930S LANVIN Style Black Rayon Net & Silk Ribbon Sheer Top
Located in New York, NY
1930S LANVIN Style Black Rayon Net & Silk Ribbon Sheer Top
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930S Blush Pink Jersey Romper Slip With Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1930S Blush Pink Jersey Romper Slip With Lace Trim
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

EMILIO PUCCI c.1968 Pink Multicolor Op Art Signature Print Silk Shift Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Emilio Pucci c.1968 silk jersey shift dress. Multicolor geometric op art signature print in shades of pink, yellow, fuchsia, and brown. Striped boarder print at cuffs and hem...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950'S Kelly Green & Black Silk Duchess Satin Chantilly Lace Strapless Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
1950'S Kelly Green & Black Silk Duchess Satin Chantilly Lace Strapless Cocktail Dress
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Gold Metallic Cabot High Neck Sleeveless Vintage 60s Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s CABOT gold metallic sleeveless shift dress ! Features a high neck with tailored bodice. 100% metallic yarn offers plenty of stretch. Hidden metal zipper up the back with h...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960'S Black Multicolored Acetate Dupioni Mod Psychedelic Neon Floral Paisley D
Located in New York, NY
1960'S Black Multicolored Acetate Dupioni Mod Psychedelic Neon Floral Paisley Dress
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960S Aqua Blue Status Print Cotton Blend Jersey Shirt Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S Aqua Blue Status Print Cotton Blend Jersey Shirt Dress
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Malcom Starr Paisley UK 12 US 8
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Made in the softest shade of pink satin and decorated with silver glass beads, silver bugle beads and large claw set silver rhinestones, in a paisley design, this original 1960's Mal...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Vintage Mackintosh Black Faux Fur 60s Double Breasted Swing Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1960s MACKINTOSH faux fur swing jacket! Jet black color, with a double breasted style. Amazing contrasting collar, cuffs, and hem. So soft, and comfortable, yet extremely chic. ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Radley of London Black Mini Dress, Circa 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare vintage Radley of London black mini dress. A-line silhouette, v neck collar, short crochet lace sleeves. 3 gum ball sized faux pearl decorative buttons along the bodice. Back metal zipper closure. Dress is lined, sleeves are unlined. An amazing piece of 60s mod fashion...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Yellow Shantung Silk Cocktail dress Turquoise Beaded Dress UK 14
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An eye-catching piece to behold, this original 1960's dress rendered in a vibrant shade of yellow raw silk and accented by silver and turquoise blue beadwork, is just the piece to ad...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pauline Trigere Chic Burgundy Chunky Wool Knit Cocoon Coat c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Pauline Trigere' Chic burgundy chunky wool knit cocoon coat c 1960 The stylish retro coat is constructed with horizontal rows of chunky wool knit in burgundy juxtaposed with creamy white knit The dramatic bracelet length sleeves are wide & voluminous Adorned with five large maroon color plastic resin buttons that partially run down the front of the stylish retro winter coat...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Raspberry Pink Knit Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage dress in a raspberry pink knit. The dress has a central back zip, plaited shoulder straps and is A line. The fabric is quite a ...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

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