A TRUE VINTAGE KNITTED SWEATER CAPE BY BANFF, FROM THE 1960’S OR EARLY ’70’S
A TRUE VINTAGE KNITTED SWEATER CAPE BY BANFF, FROM THE 1960'S OR EARLY '70'S.
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Morgana Martin, the magicvintagespy:Love sweaters and knits? Our grandmothers wore them year-round! Here’s a beautiful example . . . . . . Originally posted on Magicvintagespy: These types of...
View ArticleDRESSY TRUE VINTAGE HAND-KNITTED OR CROCHETED SHAWLS FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES,...
Two beautiful hand-crocheted or knitted shawls for party-wear or any festive occasion. In neutral pastel shades with metallic yarn accents. Items like this were especially popular in the years moving...
View ArticleMAJOR GLAM IN TRUE VINTAGE FURS – STOLE/CAPE AND JACKET FROM THE 1940’S / 1950’S
Daytime into evening glamour for some well-dressed women back in the day. I just love the details and distinctive style of these. Unmistakably true vintage, they’re extremely versatile today when we...
View ArticleWOWEE AGAIN!!! MORE GREAT FINDS TODAY
Today, on a more-or-less routine survey, I had wonderful good fortune. I’m just about to re-examine and photograph my newest acquisitions and get them ready to post on the blog. Because I have...
View ArticleSUPER-UNUSUAL LINGERIE BED CAPE FROM THE 1950’S OR BEFORE
More mid-century lingerie – this one from the Post-war era in run-proof nylon tricot. By Rogers, it is a quality item and I don’t think I’ve EVER seen this style before! It has no sleeves, and is...
View ArticleTRUE VINTAGE BOLEROS, CAPES, SHRUGS AND SHAWLS FROM McCALL’S
With all the graduation parties going on and the weddings coming up, we’re sure to need little cover-ups like these for the cool nights. Despite the hot days in some places, it’s still Spring!...
View ArticleANOTHER LUXURY FUR – THIS ONE A STOLE, FROM THE 1950’S
Although it’s probably not THE finest, I think that this fur is genuine mink. So pretty and stylish, in a color and design that I didn’t yet own. As always, I love the little details. The stole has...
View ArticleA TRUE VINTAGE KNITTED SWEATER CAPE BY BANFF, FROM THE 1960’S OR EARLY ’70’S
These types of sweaters/capes/ponchos were popular in the ’60’s and a lot of women knitted them themselves. This one is made by the Banff company, which produced a lot of really nice knits. I have a...
View ArticleTRUE VINTAGE CLASSIC MANTILLA SCARVES – A CULTURE OF SPIRIT, TRADITION,...
Marlene and Celia are back and . . .. .. introducing Daphne, far right. She’s stuck in the ’60’s and ’70’s and is kind of a California casual gal so doesn’t care much for most of my elegant looks....
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