Posts Tagged 'dresses'
Wedding Dress – Never Worn
There’s a sad story behind the dress which is: The bride to be and the groom were middle age and so happy to have found one another. He came down with a terminal illness and they knew they were facing a hardship after their marriage. They were to be married last March and very suddenly, he passed away in February,…
Wedding Dress – Never Worn
There’s a sad story behind the dress which is: The bride to be and the groom were middle age and so happy to have found one another. He came down with a terminal illness and they knew they were facing a hardship after their marriage. They were to be married last March and very suddenly, he passed away in February,…
Halter Top Wedding Dress
My model is my granddaughter who was having an attitude that day so I had to crop her head off so you wouldn’t see her sour look. My second model is a neighbor.She’s the one in the gallery pic. Also my granddaughter is a sz. 8-10 and this dress is a good sz.14 so even though I pinned it in…
Halter Top Wedding Dress
My model is my granddaughter who was having an attitude that day so I had to crop her head off so you wouldn’t see her sour look. My second model is a neighbor.She’s the one in the gallery pic. Also my granddaughter is a sz. 8-10 and this dress is a good sz.14 so even though I pinned it in…
African Batik Kimono
THIS CAME FROM A WIFE OF AN AFFLUENT AFRICAN DIGNITARY -BUT I CANNOT PROVIDE DOCUMENT PROOF-. IT IS A STATUS SYMBOL OF CULTURE AND AFRICAN HISTORY AND ICONS. I WAS TOLD SHE HAD THIS MADE FOR HER, AND TOOK MANY MONTHS TO COMPLETE. the DYES ARE STRONG AND RICH- AND THIS HAD NOT BEEN WASHED- HOWEVER, IS NOT DIRTY, NOR…
African Batik Kimono
THIS CAME FROM A WIFE OF AN AFFLUENT AFRICAN DIGNITARY -BUT I CANNOT PROVIDE DOCUMENT PROOF-. IT IS A STATUS SYMBOL OF CULTURE AND AFRICAN HISTORY AND ICONS. I WAS TOLD SHE HAD THIS MADE FOR HER, AND TOOK MANY MONTHS TO COMPLETE. the DYES ARE STRONG AND RICH- AND THIS HAD NOT BEEN WASHED- HOWEVER, IS NOT DIRTY, NOR…
Kebaya Festive Dress
I have a short tale to tell! This magnificent festive dress 2-piece outfit under the ARPI SUTERA label, the individual who personally designed and made the outfit, has a fascinating history and it starts with SARITA HOPKINS WEEKS. Who was she? Locally here in Jamestown, New York, she was a philanthropist, highly educated, a patron of the ARTS, ad a…
Kebaya Festive Dress
I have a short tale to tell! This magnificent festive dress 2-piece outfit under the ARPI SUTERA label, the individual who personally designed and made the outfit, has a fascinating history and it starts with SARITA HOPKINS WEEKS. Who was she? Locally here in Jamestown, New York, she was a philanthropist, highly educated, a patron of the ARTS, ad a…
Early Pioneer Reenactment Costume
Rarely do we have such provenance for a vintage costume; but this was custom sewn for a performance in the Oregon State Centennial Pageant of 1959… it of course was meant to relfect the era of garment worn in Oregon when it became a state in 1859. Early Pioneer Reenactment Costume Early Pioneer Reenactment Costume (cached image)
Early Pioneer Reenactment Costume
Rarely do we have such provenance for a vintage costume; but this was custom sewn for a performance in the Oregon State Centennial Pageant of 1959… it of course was meant to relfect the era of garment worn in Oregon when it became a state in 1859. Early Pioneer Reenactment Costume Early Pioneer Reenactment Costume (cached image)
1870s Dressing Gown Wrapper
A hand written tag found in one of the pockets of this embroidered black wool wrapper reads, “Mother’s black embroidered dressing gown – To go to Tom Waterman at my death -“. Penciled at the top and bottom it also reads “Belonged to Jane Cameron Campbell (Maudies’), about 1870”. Tom Tileston Waterman was a nephew of Jane Maud Campbell and…
1870s Dressing Gown Wrapper
A hand written tag found in one of the pockets of this embroidered black wool wrapper reads, “Mother’s black embroidered dressing gown – To go to Tom Waterman at my death -“. Penciled at the top and bottom it also reads “Belonged to Jane Cameron Campbell (Maudies’), about 1870”. Tom Tileston Waterman was a nephew of Jane Maud Campbell and…
1916 Christening Gown
IT IS FROM THE ESTATE OF THE ANTIQUE PHOTOS I HAVE LISTED AND THE LITTLE GIRL IS JANET CHAMBERS. I WILL INCLUDE THE CABINET PHOTO FREE OF CHARGE WITH BUY IT NOW. YOU CAN SEE IN THE PHOTO THAT SHE IS WEARING THE DRESS. 1916 Christening Gown 1916 Christening Gown (cached image)
1916 Christening Gown
IT IS FROM THE ESTATE OF THE ANTIQUE PHOTOS I HAVE LISTED AND THE LITTLE GIRL IS JANET CHAMBERS. I WILL INCLUDE THE CABINET PHOTO FREE OF CHARGE WITH BUY IT NOW. YOU CAN SEE IN THE PHOTO THAT SHE IS WEARING THE DRESS. 1916 Christening Gown 1916 Christening Gown (cached image)
1920s Wedding Dress, Veil, Photo, Invitation
The original invitation will be included, and states that the wedding was on 6-26, 1926 at 10 a.m. in Arcadia, Wisconsin. There is also a black and white snapshot of the bride and groom, and probably the father. 1920s Wedding Dress, Veil, Photo, Invitation 1920s Wedding Dress, Veil, Photo, Invitation (cached image)
1920s Wedding Dress, Veil, Photo, Invitation
The original invitation will be included, and states that the wedding was on 6-26, 1926 at 10 a.m. in Arcadia, Wisconsin. There is also a black and white snapshot of the bride and groom, and probably the father. 1920s Wedding Dress, Veil, Photo, Invitation 1920s Wedding Dress, Veil, Photo, Invitation (cached image)
Gloria Jeans
All my items from Gloria Jeans have very interesting story of their creation – they are products of one man’s dream! For many years I worked for well known US denim brand, until one day owner of the company returned from fashion show in Europe and asked me to find “this man in Russia that makes beautiful jeans for kids”….
Gloria Jeans
All my items from Gloria Jeans have very interesting story of their creation – they are products of one man’s dream! For many years I worked for well known US denim brand, until one day owner of the company returned from fashion show in Europe and asked me to find “this man in Russia that makes beautiful jeans for kids”….
“Baby-doll”
The 2nd dress kind of has sentimental value to me. I had one similar to it when I was a little girl. I had my 2 year picture taken in it. I looked everywhere to find one similar for our daughter for her 2 year pictures. I FINALLY found this one at a consignment shop. It is still in LIKE…
“Baby-doll”
The 2nd dress kind of has sentimental value to me. I had one similar to it when I was a little girl. I had my 2 year picture taken in it. I looked everywhere to find one similar for our daughter for her 2 year pictures. I FINALLY found this one at a consignment shop. It is still in LIKE…