Silver Metallic Leggings

I bought these for Halloween (I was going to be 80’s work-out Barbie) but decided on another costume… anyways but after trying them on and on I kinda fell in love with them but have never worn them just tried them on because they are super sexy… (my man could barely keep his hands off me) OK.. Silver Metallic Leggings…

Schiaparelli Lingerie Bag

In 1948, my mother graduated high school and went to work as a secretary in Manhattan. She continued working until she got married and moved away in 1962. During that period, she accumulated closets full of stunning dresses, suits, sweaters, purses, belts, hats, gloves, coats, lingerie and accessories that were all from the New Look period.  It was all bought…

Bustle Cage

This classic 1870-1880 bustle cage was once worn by Doretha Smith. Her name is printed on the inside waistband. Bustle Cage Bustle Cage (cached image)

Coiled Bustle Pad

This delightful 1870-1880 coiled bustle pad was originally worn by Dorthea Smith. Her name is printed on the inside waistband. Coiled Bustle Pad Coiled Bustle Pad (cached image)

Men’s Beach Thong

Yes I am the model pictured in all auctions. All garments come from direct my own personal warddrobe. In other words: yes, I IN FACT DO dress in these fashions regularly. Men’s Beach Thong Men’s Beach Thong (cached image)

19th Century Doll Corset and Split Drawers

Two very fine pieces of early 19th century dolls’ undergarments. These are from the Charles Darwin / William Fox family line. A copy of the family tree and also of part of the handwritten note found with these clothes will be included with the sale. These undergarments were packed in the early 19th century by two sisters of the family….

Pre-Civil War Gown and Spoon

This remarkable silk dress was purchased from an ancestor of the original wearer, a Miss Emily Wilcox of Granby, CT who wore this on her wedding day on Nov. 11, 1858. Emily married Nelson O. Dibble, and the gown’s owner kindly provided a photocopy of a handwritten family tree for Emily and Nelson that dates back into the 1700s. Also…

Dress Form

Janet Gaynors custom dress form from Adrians salon in Beverly Hills, signed by Adrian. This vintage dress form measures 5 ft. 2 in. tall, with a metal rod which is affixed to a square wooden base. Signed in pencil by Adrian as “Mrs. Adrian” near the top. One of Hollywoods most talented costume designers, Adrian worked at MGM from 1928…