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1930s Black Faux Lace Up Oxford Shoes Mint! NEW LISTING These are a find - 1930s leather faux oxfords in mint condition. They have a elastic gussets on each side to allow the wearer to slip them on. Love the perforated decoration on the vamp and the decorative leather ‘ties’. Labels: none Size: Width: 2 5/8” Length: 8 5/8” Heel: 2 ¾” Condition: Mint and unworn. We have conditioned the leather, but it is still a bit stiff as would be expected form shoes that were never broken in. Price: $56 |
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Ooh La La! 1950s Pink Mum Floral Dress Sandals with Glass Birds Sz 7B NEW LISTING I kid you not. I wouldn’t mess around with something like glass birds. These pink, green, lavender and ivory silk print dress sandals would be adorably feminine all on their own, but add pink and blue glass baby birdies with a green glass leaf nest - and oh my. We officially proclaim these: A Treasure. What else? Open toe, sling backs. Label: unreadable Size: Labeled a 7B. Width: 3 1/8”, Length: 9 ½”, Heel: 4” Condition: Excellent. They have been worn. The interior leather on the back straps is as shown. This has been conditioned. Price: $75 |
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Classy Navy Blue 1950s Doeskin Pumps SZ 9 NEW LISTING We have been finding some larger size vintage shoes, so stay tuned. These are a classy pair of 1950s pumps in a navy doeskin with an appliquéd faille bow with open keyhole motif on the vamp. The toes are nicely pointed, but not extreme. Slim heels Labels: H.P. Wasson & Co. Indianapolis and The Footsaver Shoe Size: Labeled an 9A, fit like an 8 1/2B - 9A. Width: 3 1/8”, Length: 10 ½”, Heel: 3” Condition: Excellent. They have been worn. SOLD! |
 | 1880s Victorian Wine Velvet Bonnet with Chenille & Beaded Wings NEW LISTING This lovely wine silk velvet bonnet from the 1880s is a lovely deep claret color. It’s a small bonnet with a self velvet bow and short velvet ties. Over the bow are wired wings. These are spotted cream and black chenille with beaded jet tips. They are a bit asymmetrical. We are happy to offer this trim, neat bonnet of the later Victorian bustle period. Label: Mrs. A. E. Porter 328 4th St Louisville, KY Size: 8“ X 8“ overall Condition: Exterior is Excellent with just a tiny bit of nap loss along the edge of the bow loops. The wings are of the period, but may not be original. Hats were often re-trimmed. The original lining is in place but has many losses and is splitting. The maker’s name can just be made out. Price: $155 |
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Huge Edwardian Wide Brim Hat in Two Tone Straw with Ostrich Plumes NEW LISTING This huge wide brim hat is typical of the large, large hats of the Teens. The crown is large and shallow to accommodate the massive pompadour hair styles/ It’s almost tea table size! The hat is straw in a beige and black combination with a ring of small black ostrich feathers around the crown. You really can’t find a better example of the classic ‘Titanic’ era summer hat. Label: none Size: Crown: approx. 22” - 23”, Brim: 21” X 20” Condition: Straw is excellent. Lining has age spots and pin holes. The feathers are molting a bit. Price: $265 |
 | Dandy 1940s Blue Felt Hat with Two tone Yellow Ostrich Plume NEW LISTING Love a 1940s navy hat. This one is a dandy little hat with round crown and moderate brim. The crown has a leather cord band, but the main feature is a town tone yellow and blue ostrich plume that sweep across the front of the brim. Just the little hat to perk up a 40s suit. And it’s from a grand old Hartford, Connecticut department store, G. Fox that started in 1847 and became Filene‘s in 1993. . Labels: G. Fox & Co. Hartford, Merrimac 94% wool 6% casein made in U.S.A. and Brewster New York Size: Labeled a 22 ½. Meant to perch a bit on the head. Crown 21”, Brim: 9 ½” X 11” Condition: Very Good. Light moth cratering to the crown. Some bites and losses to the plume. Price: $35 |
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Colorful Embroidered 1950s Summer Pumps SZ 7 1/2 NEW LISTING These sleek little shoes have all the charm of the 1950s feminine fashions we have come to expect. Slim heel, pointed toes , all well and good. But scads of flowers? Embroidery? Pink, peach, lavender, lemon yellow, green and blue all in one shoe? Perfect. The shoe is made up in a sheer nylon mesh completely embroidered in flowers with ivory heels and binding. Label: Cosmopolitans Size: labeled a 7 1/2A. Heel: 3”, Width: 3 1/16”, Length: 10” Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes, light wear to sole. Price: $38 |
 | 1950s Brown Doeskin Purse by Lewis NEW LISTING This 1950s handbag is certainly streamlined! I love the slim, hexagonal shape and the smooth Moderne lines of the attachments. Plus the rich chocolate tone of the doeskin. Say the word chocolate, and I am half way there, but nonetheless - a wonderful purse. The lining is chocolate satin and the fittings are gold tone, including the piping and zipper on the interior pockets. Label: Lewis Size: Body of purse: 9 ¼” X 9 ½” Condition: Excellent, slight wear to inside as shown. Price: $39 |
 | The Best 1920s Flapper Bandeau in White Velvet & Silver Beads Let’s just start with the fact that 1920s bandeaus are not common. And are generally rather small and narrow. This is the best one I have ever seen. Really. I do mean it. This one is the Tops. It is an almost white ivory velvet cord, wired to hold the shape and covered with silver bugle beads. These are also wired to form the front crescent and the fabulous cockade on the side. The cord around the back is soft. I have seen one other like this in 30 years. And that one was black and had just sold to a friend. And I know where she lives. Label: none Size: crown: up to a 22” Condition: Excellent. No spots, holes or signs of wear. Price: $875 |
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Outrageously Large Frank Olive Wide Brim Black Straw Hat Now this is a Derby hat! We are in Louisville, and I have been to the Derby, so trust me on this one. This 1980s black straw hat by Frank Olive would also be a fantastic garden party or spring wedding hat. The super wide brim is completely covered in swathes of tulle. A true statement hat. Label: from my Private collection Frank Olive Size: Crown: 22”, Brim: 19“ X 19“. Condition: Excellent. Price: $99 |
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1940s Tailored WWII Era Brown Felt Hat There's nothing like a 1940s felt hat with felt flowers to make me happy. It's a long story, but I almost wore this hat on a flight from Bar Harbor to NYC because I didn't think I could get it in the suitcase. This has the classic 1940s circular clamps to hold it at the appropriate jaunty angle. The flowers rest on the clamps. The crown is shaped with soft angled sides an point. Labels:A New York Creation and Belvedere Reg. 100% wool Henry Pollak, Inc. Distributors Fifth Ave., N.Y. SIZE: One size fits almost all. 8" x 8" Overall. CONDITION: Excellent. Price: $45 Sale Price:$35 |
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1940s Percher Style WWII Era Black Hat with Mouton Clearly, I am fond of 1940s percher hats. I think they kook great on almost anyone. This stylish little number is black felt with black mouton fur band and big grosgrain bow. Perfect for 1940s hairstyles. Especially with a net snood. Label: Union Label SIZE: One size fits almost all. 10" x 8 1/2" overall. CONDITION: Excellent. Price: $55 Sale Price:$40 |
 Order # H716 | Delightful 1950s Felt Toque from Leslie James This quirky pillbox toque hat from Leslie James delights one with a moveable deelybobber?doodad? of felt discs and pearls. The fur felt is the most wonderful soft texture in a true brown. The decor is a tower of pearls and matching felt discs with a base of felt discs in pink, green and melon. This piece is wired and swings with every move. This hat may be subdued in color, but it is definitely not for the shrinking violet. As to Leslie James, we have seen this trademarked label in always interesting, quality hats from the 1940s to 1960s, and often accompanied by store labels from all around the USA. Labels: Leslie James and Ruth Gallin Exclusives Schenley-Gordon Louisville, KY Condition: Excellent. Size: crown 21", Height 7". Price: $35 Sale Price:$25 |
Order # H112MB | Remarkable Green Silk 1830s Bonnet This remarkable 1830s bonnet is a wonderful deep green silk with deep crown and enormous brim. The back is finished with a box pleated bavolet with contrast header. And the side is set with yellow and green satin ribbon rosettes. The ties do not match - one is original the other is most likely a later 19th C replacement. The interiors structure is visible due to the lack of lining. Condition: Very Good - visible losses to the fabric of the brim as shown and the ties are fragile. Size: Front to Back on Top:10", Face of Brim side to side 10 1/2" Price: $265 Sale Price:$200 |
