My Nana had this exact pair in the 30s. White with green lenses. I used to wear them as dress up when I was about 6!! Wish I had of kept them :( I only have frames in clear and yellow now.
Check out this cute leaflet that I found a box of deadstock seamed stockings from the early to mid 40s. Some great advice on cleaning and caring for them.
Hi all. Blogged about a bumper load of new items in the shop this month ranging from pairs of 1920s and 40s deadstock stockings, 30s knitting books and childs tie, 40s hat, necklace and evening dress, 50s cocktail dress, house dress, purses, earrings and gloves and a 60s evening dress and shoes...
Posted about looking after your vintage stockings :) This is a leaflet that came with a box of of stockings that I purchased in mint condition.
10 Golden Rules for looking after your wartime stockings (vintage instructions)
Some lovely new things in my Etsy shop for the 1940s lovers!
http://violetsvintagevault.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/new-items-to-the-etsy-shop-for-june-2013/
Vintage 1940s Chocolate Velour Ladies Hat with Bow - $35
Vintage 1940s chocolate velour ladies hat with bow. This has to be one of most interesting 1940s hats I have owned. Made in pliable, thinner velour felt. This hat loses it shape - you just hand mould it right back right there on your...
Vintage late 1940s early 1950s grey ladies tailored jacket. Beautifully tailored in 100% Virgin Wool, made in England by by 'Chas. Kuperstein Ltd'. There are two labels, one says the above the other says 'Koupy Model'. This devine jacket is nipped in at the waist with lovely deep front pockets...
Vintage late 1940s ladies striped jacket. One of my favourite vintage jackets that I have been keeping for years, but it only ever fit me 10 years ago, so it needs to find a new home. Beautiful woolen blend jacket with amazing attention to detail so that all the stripes line up - even under the...
Amazing vintage rare larger size dress from the late 30s to early 40s. Dress is made from black crepe with distinct flowing piped detail on both sides of the front zip placket and across the front of the shoulder area There is a row of smoking under this above the bust. Beautiful puffed sleeves...
Vintage 1930s sleeveless black satin-backed crepe gown in a rare larger size. This lovely gown has amazing sheer crepe georgette kimono style scarfs on each shoulder. These drape to the side and to the back and form a kind of faux flowing cape. The bodice is gathered at the shoulder meaning...
One of the most beautiful 1930s evening gowns I have come across. I the dress aquired from a woman who told me it had been her grandmother's. This stunning black, soft flowing crepe georgette evening gown is unique in so many ways. There is a black slip that attached to the sheer gown with stain...
couple of new posts. One about the new Miss L Fire collection:
http://violetsvintagevault.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/miss-l-fire-2013-summerspring-collection/
Some new 1930s dresses in my Etsy shop:
http://violetsvintagevault.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/new-30s-dresses-in-the-shop/
Hi all,
I just wanted to post some pics of a 1920s Tootal scarf that I recently sold in my Etsy store. I was actually dated 'December 1927' on the label and seemed to be from the period when they were developing their crease-free fabrics. I would have offered it here if I had of noticed there...
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