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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage 1940's Pink Silk Evening Dress Beaded Pearl Floral Dress UK 8 Us 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's pink silk dress, embellished with trailing silk threaded soutache embroidery depicting blossoming flowers, surrounded by pearlescent beaded d...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

White knit mohair cape with scarf Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White knit mohair cape with scarf. No fabric composition tag for the lining but probably rayon. SIZE M
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Chic Sorbert Orange Chiffon Ruffle Neck Vintage A - Line 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s Sorbert orange chiffon overlay ruffle detailed dress! Features a fitted tailored bodice, with a forgiving flattering full skirt. Full metal z...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Bess Myerson Lipstick Red + White One Shoulder Vintage 50s Silk Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and exquisite Avant Garde BESS MYERSON by Natlynn Demi Couture lipstick red and white one shoulder silk dress! Bess Myerson was a Miss America winner in 1945. She also dabbled i...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Navy Blue Cotton Daisy Flower Print Vintage 60s Shift A - Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s navy blue cotton daisy print sleeveless shift mini dress! Features embroidered daisies throughout the entire dress. Attached bow detail at neck. High quality toon that hol...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Holt Renfrew Silk Lurex Blue + Green Metallic Watercolor 60s A Line Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HOLT RENFREW demi couture silk lurex blend A-Line dress! Features vibrant watercolor prints throughout. Tailored fitted bodice, with a slightly flared skirt. Pre-tied bow ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge Circa 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Ivory lace wedding dress with tulle ruffle bottom edge. Lining probably in acetate or rayon. Zip and hook&eye closure in the middle back. Total lenght in the front= 145 cm Total len...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Organdy wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries Circa 1960's/70's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Organdi wedding dress with asymmetrical cape with embroideries ( shiny silk thread, beads and crochet pompoms) The dress is made of 3 lays of fabric ( 2 organdi and silk ) + silk lin...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chiffon Art Deco Celadon and Fuschia Gown
Located in New York, NY
Lovely 1930's Chiffon Art Deco Bias Celadon Gown with 2 toned self flowers and self sashes. Sheer silk chiffon gown slips over head like a bias slip, then sashes tie in back. Matchin...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1930's Blush Silk and Gold Lamé Beaded Evening Gown 1930 dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly enchanting 1930's blush silk and gold lamé dress, with a glistening pattern of leaves, finished with glass beaded embellishments along the neckline, is a rare piece to beh...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Turquoise Blue and White Diagonal Plaid Cotton + Rayon Fit n Flare Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Unbelievably chic turquoise teal blue and white diagonal plaid fit and flare dress! Super soft rayon and cotton blend, with vibrant strokes of blue and white. Three mock cargo pocket...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s White Flower Print Ruffle Neck Bias Cut Cotton Voile Vintage Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 30s white flower print lightweight cotton voile bias cut sleeveless maxi dress! Features a stark white background with bouquets of flower...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Ballantyne Cashmere Ladybug Sweater 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous pink cashmere cardigan sweater from Ballantyne. It has a scoop neckline, long sleeves with fold back cuffs, and matching mother of pearl buttons up the front. It is ador...
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Scottish Mid-20th Century Clothing

XS Beautiful 1950s White Tulle Demi Couture Strapless Vintage 50s Tiered Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutley breathtaking 1950s demi couture white strapless tulle gown, or wedding dress ! Features yards and yards of white tulle layered througho...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Fred Perlberg Size 0 XS White Blue Rhinestone Tulle Vintage 50s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning 1950s FRED PERLBERG white and Robin’s egg blue rhinestone encrusted strapless gown ! Boned bodice. Hundreds of rhinestones really make this dress sparkle. Features layers of...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Couture Asian Vintage Light Pale Gold Silk 60s Kimono Jacket w/ Flowers
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely breathtaking vintage 1960s silk couture Asian kimono jacket! Features the finest of light gold silk, with a beautiful colorful flowers embroid...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Beautiful 1950s Fruit Print Blue + Green Vintage 50s Wool Bombshell Wiggle Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s royal blue and green fruit print wool wiggle dress! Fabulous flattering fit that stretches to fit the body. Short cap sleeves. Full metal zipper up the back with hook...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1950s Pale Blue Couture French Lace Taffeta Avant Garde Vintage 50s Blouse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 50s demi couture pale blue French Lace wrap blouse top! Features a chiffon backing, with taffeta covered button. Attached taffeta ribbon ties multiple times around the wai...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork Carven Junior late 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bustier wedding dress in guipure and beadwork ( beads, rhinestone and sequins) Acetate lining and tulle petticoat ( attached to the dress) Boned on the side and back and wired bra ....
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Josselyne of Paris White Cotton Eyelet Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty 1950s cotton summer dress was designed by Josselyne of Paris. There is something very contemporary about the design: the pristine white cotton detailed with peekaboo eyel...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Lee Claire Pink Lace Cocktail Dress, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely 1950's cocktail dress from Lee Claire New York in a mauve pink lace with a unique modified bustle style silhouette. The dress zips and hooks at th...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Art Deco Slip Dress with Dangling Bell Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Silk Art Deco Slip Dress with Bell Flower motifs. Peachy pink and lavender silk are mixed in this charming bias slip dress with a pair of r...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Halmar Demi Couture Taupe / Light Brown Silk Vintage 50s Mermaid Hem Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1950 HALMAR demi couture taupe / light brown silk mermaid hem cocktail dress! Features a tailored fitted bodice and body, with a remarkable flared hem. Hem features an attac...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1930's pink rayon crochet fitted blouse 1930s crochet top UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful and rare 1930's crochet blouse, rendered in a swirling rayon type fibre in a vibrant shade of pink, is just the piece to layer with all year round. The rounded neckli...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Galanos Vintage Black Cropped Top/ Shirt/ Blouse with 3/4 Bell Sleeves
Located in Sparks, NV
The perfect little black top! Vintage black wool crepe cropped top with 3/4 pleated bell sleeves by James Galanos. Unlined with rear button and snap closure. Fits like a modern size ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1940's Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940's Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Rendered in the most incredible silk brocade, depicting abstract hand fans surrounded by flora and fauna, in a palette of terracotta, golds, greens, oranges and blue set against a ch...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Red White Bandanna Print Vintage 50s Western Cotton Sleeveless Crop Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1950s red and white sleeveless western cotton crop top ! Features buttons up the front, and ties shut at center waist. Great with pants, a skirt, shorts or jeans. In great condi...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Gorgeous 1950s 50s Couture Pink Vintage Mermaid Dress w/ Chantilly Lace + Sequin
Located in San Diego, CA
What a dress!!! This gorgeous 1950s mermaid dress could have easily been on any of the 50s starlets! Pink Chantilly lace, intermixed with sequins throughout. Fitted throughout the bo...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Iridescent Cream Sequin & Beaded Wool Dress UK 8-10 US 4-6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1960's cream knitted wool dress, embellished in its entirety with cream iridescent sequins, and finished with floral beaded details, is the perfect piece for a spar...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Harzfeld's Brown Velvet Double Breasted Vintage Aviator Trench Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s HARZFELD'S of Kansas City brown velvet double breasted aviator style trench jacket! Features an attached capelet. Detachable belt. Pockets at each side of the hips. Fully li...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon rhinestone evening dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly breathtaking 1960's Tiffany blue silk chiffon dress, embellished with ice blue claw set rhinestones and glass faceted beaded droplets, is the perfect statement piece for t...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your e...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Bubblegum Pink Silk Chiffon High Neck Demi Couture Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s demi couture bubblegum pink silk chiffon high neck gown! Features hand embroidery up the center front, collar, and back neck. Low cut back fe...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1950s Robins Egg Blue Silk Vintage 50s Cropped Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1950s Robins Egg blue cropped silk jacket! Features the perfect shade of blue that is great all year. Large buttons up the front with ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Yves Saint Laurent Navy Blue Lightweight Wool Vintage Swing Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic vintage late 60s YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche lightweight wool swing jacket! The perfect alternative to a black jacket, this gem matches anything, and is perfe...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940s Flora Originals Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940s Flora Originals Dress
1940s Flora Originals Dress
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Vintage 1940's Burgundy Corduroy Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's dress rendered in a deep shade of Bordeaux corduroy, is just the piece to welcome to your seasonal wardrobe. The slim V shaped neckline is framed by a simple ...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanshi...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950's Cream Soutache & Rhinestone Strapless Dress & Bolero UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This magnificent 1950's cream dress and matching bolero, embellished with trailing soutache and claw set silver rhinestones, is just the piece for that special occasion. The strapl...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Peach Silk Chiffon Art Deco Pleated Edge Trimmed Gown from the 1930's. Pleated trim is used to edge the cape collar, sleeves and create neckline flowers. Hook and eye closure at neck with pleated detail down front. Full bias skirt...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Art Deco Lame Broche Opera Coat with Japanese Mink
Located in New York, NY
1920's lame broche gold and port opera coat .The fabric woven with art deco concentric circles and center dots. Trimmed with full natural Japanese mink shawl color and cuffs. Smalle...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Rare 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli Sheer Blush Nightgown with Velvet Bows & Lace Trim
Located in Kingston, NY
Rare 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli Sheer Pink Nightgown with Velvet Bows and Lace Trim This exquisite nightgown is a true rarity from legendary surrealist designer Elsa Schiaparelli, dati...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Viola Silk Dress with Elaborate Skirt 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleeve cuffs and dress back have metal painted zippers. Fits size Extra Small...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1940's Cream Satin Brocade Evening Coat Opera Coat UK 10-14 US 6-10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly mesmerising 1940's evening coat, rendered in a cream satin brocade with a delicate trailing floral pattern, is the perfect addition to your evening wardrobe. The V shape...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Jean Patou Braided & Ruffled Velvet Little Black Dress, Circa 1968
Located in Geneva, CH
Perfect for everything from cocktail parties to dinners, this wonderful 60’s Jean Patou “little black dress” has a “dirndl” feel. Constructed in black velvet, the dress features puff...
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French 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

1960s Yellow + White + Clear Paillettes Sequined Lamb's Wool Sleeveless 60s Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s yellow, white and clear paillettes and sequin encrusted sleeveless lamb's wool sweater top! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins and paillettes throughout. Super...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1960's Nina Ricci Evening Dress Striped Silk Velvet Nina Ricci UK 8-10
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly eye-catching 1960's silk evening dress by Nina Ricci, rendered in a striped black and brown silk velvet pattern with brown silk chiffon striped accents is the perfect piec...
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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

Night blue taffetas evening dress attributed to Christian Dior F.W 1957/58
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Night blue taffetas evening dress. Draped on the bust and waist. 2 taffetas bow on the back with a drag in the same fabric. Snap, hook&eye and snap ( covered with fabric) to close th...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Rodrigues Mod Silk Chiffon A Line Retro Vintage 60s Silk Chiffon Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional 1960s RODRIGUES for NEIMAN MARCUS silk chiffon A-line babydoll dress! Features vibrant colors of yellow, chartreuse green, purple, and orange. Flower prints mixed with ge...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Beaded Banff Dress with Sheer Sleeves
By Banff Ltd
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black knit beaded Banff dress from Zacks, an upscale 1960s department store in England. It has a wide scoop neckline and long sheer balloon style sleeves gathering at the...
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English Mid-20th Century Clothing

Couture 1960s PacoRabanne Paris MadeInFrance Handpainted SilkChiffon Pareo Dress
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1960s, the Paris-based revolutionary futurist haute-couture designers included Andre Courreges, Pierre Cardin and Paco Rabanne, who was the last to died in the 21st Century in...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s I Magnin Chartreuse Green Silk Shantung 3 Piece Dress and Jacket Ensemble
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Jackie O style vintage I MAGNIN chartreuse green raw silk three piece dress set! Features a long sleeve silk shantung shift dress. High collar...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Grey + Black Silk Plaid Taffeta Fit n Flare Short Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty 1950s silk taffeta short puff sleeve dress! Features a grey metallic backdrop with black plaid printed throughout. Fitted tailored bodice with ruffles along the neckline. Chic...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Vintage Black Nude Illusion Beaded Cocktail Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black nude illusion cocktail dress with jet black beadwork along the bust. Details: Fully Lined Rear Metal + Hook Zip Closure Estimated ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Heavy Beaded and Sequin Flowers Vintage White Wool Knit Dress, 1960s
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous and heavy hand-beaded and sequin wool knit dress. Unlined. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fabric contains some stretch. Details: Unlined Back Metal Zip Closure Cir...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone 1960's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Anise green wild silk empire waist evening dress with rhinestone embellishment under the bust and bow. Acetate lining. Zip and hook&eye in the middle back. SIZE L
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pauline Trigere 1960s Vintage Red + Black Wool Swing Coat
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous vintage red and black wool swing coat by Pauline Trigere for Nan Duskin. Detail: Unlined Front Slit Pockets Inside Tie Closure Estimated Size: Free (S-L) Color: B...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

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