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Period: 1940s
Vintage 1940's Crepe Silk Hibiscus Dress UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold. This original 1940's dress, rendered in a cream crepe silk, with a pattern of blooming hibiscus flowers in sunsets shades of reds, oranges and yellows, with green...
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1940s Clothing

1940S Burgundy Rayon White Square Top With Pocket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Burgundy Rayon White Square Top With Pocket
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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

Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed cotton hostess dress wrap in the front and close with one snap. Belt-loop but no belt. Size M
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

Rare 1948 Jacques Fath Beaded Chantilly Lace Dress Gown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French designer, Jacques Fath has been called the "Couturier's Couturier" and was considered one of the greatest couturiers of the 1950's. He was known for his outstanding opulent hi...
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1940s Clothing

Adele Simpson Vintage 1947/48 Black Double Breasted Cinched Waist Jacket & Skirt
Located in Portland, OR
This is a documented, rare vintage 1940's Adele Simpson skirt and jacket is in a luxurious black wool. The flattering double breasted jacket has an exaggerated notched collar, shoulder pads for structure, and a cinched waist. The 8 front 7/8'' buttons are black wool capped with a glossy black ring surrounding the cap. The jacket has shoulder pads for structure and the sleeve cuffs fold over forming triangles that point towards the back of the jacket, creating a two extruding mirrored points on each sleeve. We have documented the jacket from Fall/Winter 1947. We aren't sure if the unlabeled skirt is original to the suit but are including it because it came from the same estate and was worn with the jacket by the original owner.. The straight skirt is in a black wool crepe and it is defined with 2 pleats in front and 2 pleats in back. There is a zipper in the side seam with overlapping fabric and a hook and eye closure at the waist line. The skirt has a 9'' knife kick pleat centered at the bottom of the back of the skirt. We acquired this many years ago from our all time favorite estate of vintage designer clothing...
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North American 1940s Clothing

Minimalist Ivory Lacquered Satin Ankle Length Sweetheart Wedding Gown – M, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
When wartime rationing abbreviated garment lengths, brides used intricate seams and sharp tailoring to create interest in favor of volume. This shimmering example incorporates a scalloped waist seam and military shoulders to create a simple but striking gown emblematic of its time. Ivory wedding...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
Located in New York, NY
1940'S Red & Purple Rayon Atomic Print Robe
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1940s Clothing

Black Satin Art Deco Style Evening Blouse with Rhinestones and Beading
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant black sleeveless evening blouse with a deep "swag" of stud set rhinestones down the back. The rhinestones start on the left shoulder, run down the back and then up over the r...
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American 1940s Clothing

Vintage 1940s Velvet Two-Piece Dress with Rose Appliqué
Located in New York, NY
A nod to the silhouette of Christian Dior's New Look, this incredible velvet skirt set was made in 1947. It was made by designer Lorraine Budny for the brand Sportwhirl, which was founded in 1945 as a "separates house," specializing in pieces a woman could wear both separately and as a set— quite a novelty at the time, as store-bought dresses at all were not all that readily available. It's made of black velvet with felt rose appliqué and beaded embroidery— it actually presents like a dress, but is really two pieces, and each could absolutely be mixed and worn separately (as was the original design concept). The look is so romantic and reminds me of Old Hollywood film stars (with a dash of Snow White). The Vintage 14k Gold Spinel Heart...
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Vintage 1940s Print Skirt Suit with Attractive Belt
Located in London, GB
A headturning vintage skirt suit dating from the 1940s. The suit is in a wonderful print of purple, pink and orange. The skirt is A line, and the jacket has fabric button opening, yo...
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British 1940s Clothing

Burgundy skirt-suit in wool with jewellery buttons Circa 1940/50
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy skirt-suit in wool with jewellery button. Pale pink rayon lining. Cut work and "trompe l'oeil" pocket. SIZE M/L
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Marge Riley Hand Embroidered Western Suit
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Emerald Green Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Top With Chinese Collar
Located in New York, NY
1940S Emerald Green Cold Rayon Hawaiian Print Top With Chinese Collar
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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 HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
Located in New York, NY
1940S HOWARD GREER Black Silk Crepe Cocktail Dress With Beaded Shoulder Detail
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1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Chiffon Gown With Tiers Of Lace Trim
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1940S Jamarettes Black Cold Rayon Red And Yellow Print Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S Jamarettes Black Cold Rayon Red And Yellow Print Top
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A Navy French Day Dress with white piping appliqué Circa 1945-1950
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France Marinière day dress in navy blue polyamide fabric inspired by the work of the Maison Henri à la Pensée and dating from the late 1940s. Bustier with asymmetrica...
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French 1940s Clothing

Vintage 40s Evening Dress Gown Black Taffeta Scalloped Lace Hem Irving Detroit
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous vintage evening dress or gown, likely made in the late 40s or early 50s. Made from black taffeta, it features a black scalloped lace hem with lace inserts at the chest and back - so chic! It's got darts at the bodice , a gathered dropped waist and bow details at the shoulder tops, giving it a truly elegant silhouette and fit! It fastens with a metal zipper under the wearer's left arm and has a grosgrain ribbon at the front skirt bottom (photo 5). A chic and elegant vintage dress...
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940s Lilli Ann Black and White Avant Garde Wool Vintage 40s Peplum Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940 LILLI ANN black and white Avant Garde wool jacket ! Features the finest soft wool fabric that was imported from France. Fabric covered buttons up the front. Flared honeyco...
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American 1940s Clothing

Black wool evening jacket with orange rhinestone embellishment Lili Ann
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black wool evening jacket with orange rhinestone embellishment popping out from tiny "passe-poil" opening. Rayon lining. Size M
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S MANHATTAN Navy Blue Rayon Satin Striped Pajama Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S MANHATTAN Navy Blue Rayon Satin Striped Pajama Top
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1940s Clothing

1940s Novelty Ship Print Pastel Coloured Rayon Dress
Located in London, GB
This charming 1940s pastel toned shirt dress is in beautiful vintage condition and has a feminine, contemporary aesthetic. The light rayon fabric has an impressionist style novelty print depicting riverside scenes with sailing boats and pasture land in soft grey, pale lilac, jade and turquoise. The calf-length dress is long sleeved with a low plunging wrap over bodice, a wide set lapel collar and forwards facing yolk on the shoulders under which the fabric is gently gathered. It is a loose fitting shift cut with a seam to mark the waistband, and could be worn loose or drawn in with a belt if desired. There is no lining and a zip fastening at the centre reverse. This lovely dress is superbly adaptable and could transform as evening wear with the correct accessories. Would fit up to a US size 8, UK size 12...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Haute Couture Black Silk Dress
Located in London, GB
Superb French haute couture black silk dress and almost certainly made during or just after WWII - 1939-1947. It has a V-neck collar, with subtle notching, and fastens at the left h...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Purple, Green & White Plaid Cotton Zip Front Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Purple, Green & White Plaid Cotton Zip Front Dress
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1940s Clothing

1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Nave Blue & White Cotton Voile Embroidered Gown With Sheer Jacket
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1940S Butter Yellow Brown & Teal Rayon Pajama Lounge Pants
Located in New York, NY
Elastic waist to fit many sizes, very slight fading and pin holes expected with age. 1940S Butter Yellow Brown & Teal Rayon Pajama Lounge Pants
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1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top
Located in New York, NY
1940S JACQUE FATH Black Haute Couture Rayon & Silk Net Top
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Elegant Retro Satin Glamour Gown
Located in New York, NY
Quintessential Timeless Retro Satin Glamour Gown from the 1940's. Of Silk Satin with twist detail at waist which extends onto hips with horsehair supported bands. Strong shoulders wi...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Garnet Red Paisley Rayon Pajama Pants
Located in New York, NY
1940S Garnet Red Paisley Rayon Pajama Pants
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1940s Clothing

Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale pink rayon shirt and trouser ensemble. Belt-loop on the pant waist. Size L (shirt) and M (trouser)
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Unknown 1940s Clothing

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Cold Rayon Paisley Pajamas
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1940s Clothing

1940S Blue Cold Rayon Flur-De-Lis Novelty Print Pants
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue Cold Rayon Flur-De-Lis Novelty Print Pants
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Vintage Japanese Purple Blue Bird Kimono Jacket
Located in Boca Raton, FL
While the variety and particularity of kimono types can be complex, the cut of a kimono is intentionally simple. Minimal seaming allows the beauty of the fabric to reveal itself unen...
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Japanese 1940s Clothing

Black crêpe jacket with tree leaves embroideries Circa 1940's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe jacket with tree leaves embroideries. Buttons are covered with crêpe. Shoulder pads. Crêpe lining and taffetas lining inside sleeves; Buttons on the cuffs as well. SIZE M
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Red Plaid Wool/Cotton Lightweight Men's Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red Plaid Wool/Cotton Lightweight Men's Shirt
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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

1940S COOPERS Scenic Photo Beach Print Aloha Pin-Up Girl Shorts
Located in New York, NY
1940S COOPERS Scenic Photo Beach Print Aloha Pin-Up Girl Shorts
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1940s Clothing

1940s Anonymous Black Crepe Dress with Sequin and Chiffon Neckline
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful 1940s black crepe dress with gold sequin applique. Shoulder pads help hold the shape of the top gathered sleeve and a hip drape deta...
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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

Lilli Ann late 40's black tapestry floral pattern hand embroidered beaded jacket
Located in Milano, IT
Lilli Ann of San Francisco late 1940's black tapestry floral pattern hand embroidered beaded collared jacket with zippers details (S) Rare and collectible American vintage from late ...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodi
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully hand finished and detailed inside and out. 1940S Black Rayon Crepe Long Sleeve Dress With Lace Insertion & Pin Tucked Bodice
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1940s Clothing

1940s Fabulous Red & Blue Wool Checked Jacket
Located in University City, MO
1940s Fabulous red & blue wool checked jacket. The art deco style jacket is designed with a wide dramatic pointed collar. The chic retro jacket closes w...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940s Lilli Ann Gorgeous Black Wool + Sequins Dramatic Vintage 40s Jacket Coat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous 1940s LILLI ANN black wool and sequined jacket! Features a dramatic portrait collar, with a smart chic tailored fit. Hundreds of hand-sewn black sequins at the trim. Buttons...
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American 1940s Clothing

1940S Black Rayon Bias Cut Negligee With Pink Rosetes
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon Bias Cut Negligee With Pink Rosetes
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1940s Clothing

1940S Cream Cold Rayon Kahanamoku Mens Unisex Bathing Suit Shorts With Tiki's A
Located in New York, NY
Tagged Men's Size Medium 1940S Cream Cold Rayon Kahanamoku Mens Unisex Bathing Suit Shorts With Tiki's And Palm Trees
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1940S Black Bias Cut Nylon With Peek A Boo Negligee
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Bias Cut Nylon With Peek A Boo Negligee
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1940S Black Rayon Crepe Stripe Applique Dress With All Over Rope Embroidery
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Rayon Crepe Stripe Applique Dress With All Over Rope Embroidery
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1940S Cream Multicolored Cold Rayon Kahanamoku Mens Unisex Bathing Suit Shorts
Located in New York, NY
Tagged Men's Size Small 1940S Cream Multicolored Cold Rayon Kahanamoku Mens Unisex Bathing Suit Shorts With Sailboats And Pineapples
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1940s Clothing

1940S Pink & Floral Slip
Located in New York, NY
1940S Pink & Floral Slip
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1940s Clothing

Christian Dior Original Early Black Satan/Silk Evening Dress
Located in Sharon, CT
A Christian Dior-New York (found in 1948) black silk/satin evening dress. Bearing a Christian Dior Original made in USA Christian Dior-New York...
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French 1940s Clothing

1940S Red & Burgundy Hawaiian Cotton Leaf Print Shirt
Located in New York, NY
1940S Red & Burgundy Hawaiian Cotton Leaf Print Shirt
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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 Vintage Hand Painted Circus Performers Sheer Black Open Front Top With Tie
Located in Portland, OR
This is a truly fabulous vintage 1940's sheer black rayon long sleeve open front top with hand painted circus performers. We are always excited to find vintage hand painted clothing...
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North American 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

1940S TEXTRON White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Bed Jacket
Located in New York, NY
1940S TEXTRON White Cold Rayon Pink Floral Bed Jacket
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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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