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Period: Mid-20th Century
Ceil Chapman Long Pink Silk Floral Print Drape Waist Gown , Circa 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage multi-colored silk floral print gown by Ceil Chapman, from 1940s. The gown has a square neckline, short sleeves, self belted waist, an off-center bow at the bust, d...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Nylon Floral 2-Piece Nightgown & Robe Ensemble in Lime and Aqua
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Nylon Floral 2-Piece Nightgown & Robe Ensemble in Lime and Aqua: Slip is lined, gathered in the bodice, low-cut at back and ties behind. Robe is a sheer, full-swing shape, with...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Gold & Silver Sequin Rhinestone Dress possibly Pierre Cardin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less spectacular. Possibly created by renowned Italian-French designer Pierre A. Cardin, this 1960’s dress is an incredibl...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

A Vintage 1960s Colourful Print Sundress and Matching Scarf
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage abstract print sundress with matching scarf. The dress is a print of pink, white and sage green , with a white trim. It has t...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Beige Linen Geometric Design Dress Suit
Located in London, GB
This beautifully made 'oatmeal' hued dress suit was designed in the 1960s and is of complex construction. Composed of a sleeveless dress and lightweight coordinating jacket, it is cr...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Emilio Pucci Geometric Rainbow Printed Silk Shirt
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This 1960s Emilio Pucci shirt is crafted from the most beautiful geometric printed rainbow silk. Spread collar with bishop shaped sleeves and to be worn slightly loose through the bo...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930s Black Vibrant Shibori Flower Silk Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
As fashion in Japan began to skyrocket, the strong presence of the traditional kimono still remains. The straight cuts of silk are carefully sewn together, crafting a robe that can fit every figure, making it easy to wear and infinitely adaptable. The cultural impression of the kimono was an eye-opener to the western world, becoming a stunning blend of elegance and cultural significance. Fashion industries across the globe began to fall head over heels for this traditional attire that remains a symbol of eastern regions today. Sewn from the finest of damask silk this 1930’s...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Rossana Manzoni Pink Lace Dress, Jacket and Bag.
Located in London, GB
A very pretty vintage outfit by Rossanna Manzoni, perfect for a wedding or party. The dress is in a soft , blush pink lace with a v neckline , back central zip opening and is fully l...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

A paper Dress and adhesive tape by Anik Robelin for Paco Rabanne Paris - C. 1967
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1967 France Gadget paper dress created in Roanne by Anik Robelin for Paco Rabanne. Sleeveless long dress applied with brown, yellow and gold fringed adhesive tape. Press stud tabs on the shoulders. Initially a single-use dress...
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French 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

Bessi 1960s Multi-Color Groovy Floral Print Midi Dress With Belt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back into the vibrant 1960s with this stunning Bessi multi-color groovy floral print midi dress. This eye-catching piece features a delightful combination of pinks and greens th...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Demi Couture Lips Stick Red Silk Lace 3/4 Sleeve Vintage 50s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1950s demi couture lipstick red silk lace fit n' flare cocktail dress! Features silk taffeta with red lace overlay. Large satin bow detail at center front hem. Fitted tail...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960 Mr. Blackwell Crimson Red Sequin Black Velvet Gown & Vest Ensemble
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom crimson red sequin and black velvet gown and maxi vest ensemble: a gown of velvet with V-neck, puffed shoulders and blouson sleeves of sequins a...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Mushroom Silver Open Ribbon Crochet Peplum Suit with Trumpet Skirt – XS, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though its Girl Friday silhouette may fool you, this suit serves sexiness in spades thanks to its almost colorless silver hue and daring open weave. An exercise in contradictions, th...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950’s Purple and Yellow Rose Print Strapless Cotton Dress
Located in London, GB
This summery, original white cotton dress was designed in the 1950s. The print is lovely and features large, blown-up roses in yellow, purple and green set against a white background...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930S Pink Floral Rayon Asymmetrical Bias Cut Dress
Located in New York, NY
1930S Pink Floral Rayon Asymmetrical Bias Cut Dress
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Jaeger Cream and Beige Polka Dot A-Line Dress
Located in London, GB
This pretty tonal polka-dot dress was designed by British fashion label Jaeger for its Young Jaeger line during the mid 1960s. Tailored to a classic shift-style, it is sleeveless wit...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Lillie Ruban Pastel Blue Beaded Silk Gown. Pink, green, and blue sequins and silver glass beads embellish the silk organza bodice, which has slightly puffed sleeves and low sco...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Rare 1960s Novelty Print Dancing Hula Girls Hawaiian Print Mini Shift Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Superb and rare vintage 60s novelty print tropical Hawaiian mini cotton shift dress! Features a tropical 3-D print with palm tress, flowers, clouds, waterfalls, mountains, and DANCIN...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Aqua Knit Dress with Hand Beading Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Aqua Knit Dress with Hand Beading Accents that form floral and dot patterns. Scoop neckline, 3/4 sleeves, and partial lining on the inside
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT khaki green cotton poplin cape with plaid lining
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Khaki green, cotton poplin cape with plaid lining designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1970's. French size 38 however this is an open closure cape so it fits many sizes. Appr...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

VINTAGE 1950s TULLE ONE-SHOULDER GOWN
Located in New York, NY
This absolutely stunning vintage 1950s tulle one-shoulder gown is unmatched in its romantic drama, and completely unique— you won't find another one like it. The tulle is complete wi...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950S Beige Linen Pintucked Day Dress With Button Embellishment
Located in New York, NY
1950S Beige Linen Pintucked Day Dress With Button Embellishment
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960S ST JOHN Knit Mod Sleeveless Green Midi Dress
Located in New York, NY
1960S ST JOHN Knit Mod Sleeveless Green Midi Dress
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1940S LE PIGEON VOYAGEUR Brown Cotton Men's French Workwear Patched Up Pants
Located in New York, NY
1940S LE PIGEON VOYAGEUR Brown Cotton Men's French Workwear Patched Up Pants
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Early 1960s Teal Traina Silk Dress
Located in Austin, TX
Early 1960s Teal Traina striped silk orange, navy and cream dress. Two hook and eye on shoulder, zipper down side. Condition: Very good, small spot on si...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Lee Jordan Red Tartan Plaid Sequin Vintage 60s Cropped Wool Vest
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s LEE JORDAN red tartan plaid wool cropped sequin vest ! Features stripes of blue, yellow, black and white. Hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins thr...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Herbert Levine Mondrian Shoes
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mondrian inspired shoes by Herbert Levine. Large Pop Art decorated panels of leather turn over the toe on this otherwise sedate pump. The heel is covered in the same blue leathe...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Balmain Haute Couture silk dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and sequins. Back zip closure. Additional information: Dimensions: Bust: 36 cm (14....
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950s Cinch Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress with shawl collar with fringe detail . The dress has wonderful tailoring and opens with a side zip, and is fully lined.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Baby Blue Nylon Chiffon and Lace Hostess Gown/Lingerie
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1960s baby blue nylon chiffon hostess gown featuring a gathered bust and empire waist with cream lace details and a baby blue rosette. Small lace details cascade down flowing floor length skirt. Back features same delicate lace details. Very romantic piece. Excellent vintage condition. Similar to lingerie worn by Elizabeth Taylor...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress-Sz 6 Circa 50's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Sarmi Black Lace Cocktail Dress - Size 6 Circa 50's This dress is in excellent vintage condition. Additional Measurements: Shoulder to Shoulder : 18" Bust: 36” Waist: 30” Hi...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Pendleton Red, White and Blue Belted Wool 60s Vintage Checkered Jacket
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s PENDLETON red, white ( ivory ), and blue checkered wool belted nautical jacket! This rare gem features the finest wool one would expect fro...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960's LUIZ ESTEVEZ satin layered dress
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vivid cranberry dress with crystal detail at waistline from Luis Estevez dating to the late 1960's. Top layer falls loosely over the bodice with a fitted under-layer and waistline. B...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 'Clever' Novelty Dress
Located in London, GB
A fun vintage novelty dress with the word 'Clever' embroidered on the top left. In an ivory fabric edged in red, the dress has a flared skirt wi...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960's Annacat Black Velvet Maxi Dress
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning late 1960's Biba-esque dress by the highly collectible British label Annacat black panne velvet maxi dress. Billowy elbow length sleeves, large co...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Purple Velvet Cocktail Dress with Decoration
Located in London, GB
A super purple velvet cocktail dress with wonderful decoration on the front, neckline and hem. This shift dress is fully lined and has 9'' slits ...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

Pauline Trigere 1960s 2-Piece Tweed Coat and Dress Set
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a two-piece weed coat and dress set from Pauline Trigere, this appears to be 1960s era. Coat features asymmetric front, two button closure,...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
ROBBIE BEE c.1940's Vtg Brown Copper Hand Beaded Accent Trompe-L'oeil Day Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Robbie Bee Circa: 1940s Designer: Robbie Bee Style: Cocktail Day Dress Color(s): Brown (fabric), Copper (beads) Lined: Yes Unmarked Fabric (feel of): Cotton (exterior), Twill (lining) Additional Details / Inclusions: Vintage Robbie Bee c. 1940's brown day dress...
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

Couture tunique and trouser ensemble in leopard lurex Givenchy F.W 1969 Numbered
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Couture tunique and trouser ensemble in leopard lurex. Numbered: 41419 Silk organza lining. SIZE M
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Thea Porter embroidered evening wool jacket, c. 1960s
Located in London, GB
Introducing a timeless Thea Porter black wool twill jacket, a captivating piece dating back to the iconic 1960s era. This jacket exudes elegance and sophistication, showcasing Thea P...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Vintage Plaid Mackinaw Jacket - Red + Black Check Wool - Padded Lining
Located in KENT, GB
Product Details: 1950s Vintage Plaid Mackinaw Jacket - Red + Black Check Wool - Inner Padded Lining - x 2 Side Pockets - x 2 Front Pockets - Buttoned Cuff Detail - Front Zipper Faste...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Tori Richard Hawaiian Nautical Print Cotton Maxi Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s cotton Tori Richard for I. Magnin Honolulu, Hawaii nautical print maxi dress in tomato red and white with button down front and matching belt.
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Torso Creations 1950s-Styled Tiered Tulle Ball Skirt w Colorful Ruffles
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations redesigned 1950s-inspired ball skirt in beautiful pastel candy colors. Lined to the hip with side or back zipper. 4 graduated layers of voluminous tulle with undulati...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Nina Ricci White and Black Floral Linen Coat
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Early Nina Ricci piece, dating from the 1960's. Coat is white linen with a gorgeous print of outlined flowers in black. Floral print has a loose quality, looks as though it was sketc...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

Purple On Purple Floral with Multi-Color Floral Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed purple silk kimono first has purple floral with the purple silk accented with multi-colors of florals in his hand-sewn Japanese Kimono. The length meas...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Clothing

Chic 1960s Pastel Purple + Pink + Green + Blue Cotton One Piece Vintage Romper
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s pastel purple, blue, pink, green and white cotton blend sleeveless one piece romper! The construction on this shorts jumpsuit is unlike any I have ever seen. Hidden zipper...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

New Sealed Scott Paper Caper Black and White Op Art Paper Dress – S, 1966
Located in Tucson, AZ
The dress that started it all, this Scott Paper Company shift was an advertising gimmick used to promote the company’s disposable tableware collection in 1966. A perfect vehicle for the youthful prints and informal styles that accompanied the cultural revolution, the dress became an immediate success, with over a half million orders for the piece in its first year and countless copycat designs in the years that followed. It now hangs in every major fashion museum in the world. Sleeveless knee length shift dress with wide scoop neckline; trapeze silhouette with graduated hemline slightly longer in back than front. Single right side patch pocket. Pullover styling with no closures of any kind; unlined. fabric: “Dura Weave” wood...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage 1950s Red Lace and Velvet Fit and Flare Dress with Off-the-Shoulder Neck
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950s red lace fit and flare dress is so romantic— it reminds me of something Audrey Hepburn would have worn in the 1950s! It is such a chic option for a holiday party d...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Art Deco Sequin Evening Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Sequin Evening Jacket on black silk taffeta base. Vibrant sequined florals grow up the fitted body with exaggerated puff sleeves. 1930's USA. Small size.
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Susan Small Evening Dress with Detail at Hem
Located in London, GB
A chic vintge evening dress by Susan Small. In an attractive soft gold/mustard colour, the dress has a v neckline and backline with cut out and embroidery detail at the hem. It is fu...
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British Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Clothing

1930S Red Orange Rayon Bathing Suit With Buttons Swimsuit
Located in New York, NY
1930S Red Orange Rayon Bathing Suit With Buttons Swimsuit Romper
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Mid-20th Century Clothing

60's PIERRE BALMAIN couture black wool dress with beaded collar
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black wool couture dress with beaded collar from Balmain dating to the 1960's. Fits a size 6-10. Dress measures approximately 37" at bust, 33" at waist, 40" at hips and 41" in le...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1950s Helen Rose Grey Wool Asymmetrical Buttons Vintage 50s Gray Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
The perfect jacket ! This 1950s mid century HELEN ROSE jacket has it all--style, practicality, warmth, etc. ! Perfect alternative to a black jacket. ...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Print Frilled Gown by Binnie London
Located in London, GB
A great vintage gown for Summer , by Binnie London. In a wonderful summer print, in orange, black and gold. The dress has ruffles around the neck and 2 rows on the hem. It is full...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Black and White Chic Velvet and Lace Vintage A - Line Shift 60s Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s black and white cotton velvet A-line shift dress! Features soft cotton velvet panels, with flared white lace sleeve cuffs, and white lace above the bust. Flattering and fo...
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American Mid-20th Century Clothing

Vintage Jean Allen Long Dress and Matching Jacket
Located in London, GB
A long white linen vintage dress with matching jacket by Jean Allen. The dress is in a heavy linen with a square neckline and double row lace frill at the hem. The jacket has frill d...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

early 1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT khaki cotton poplin trench coat with cape
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Tan, cotton poplin trench coat with cape designed by Yves Saint Laurent dating to the early 1970's. No size is indicated however this fits many sizes due to the loose cut. Approximat...
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French Mid-20th Century Clothing

1960s Gerald McCann Black Satin and Floral Lace Cutout Dress
Located in London, GB
This mid to late 1960s cocktail or party dress is composed of three tiers and a lace ruffle panelling at the bottom of the dress. Panels are made of a transparent black floral lace and black satin. The satin fabric appears to have a grain, and is lined in black polyester. The solid panels are cleverly placed to cover the bust and crotch area. The collar is a scoop neck and two bust darts can be found on the front. This dress is in excellent vintage condition save for a couple of very small pulls which are unnoticeable when the dress is being worn. Labeled a UK size 12, this runs smaller than modern sizing. Our model is a UK 6-8 or US 2-4 and this fits her well. Gerald McCann...
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British Mid-20th Century Clothing

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