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#40-1- Blue and Pink Floral Rayon Nightgown - $75.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 51 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 29 waist, up to 38 inches at bias cut hips
Label - none
Fabric - rayon

Very pretty bias cut nightgown that is pink with white grid lines and flowers in blue and darker pink. It has ivory cotton lace on the arms and neckline and in decorative loops on the bust. Angled seam under bust with darts, skims nicely over hips.

Condition - Excellent condition. There are two 1/8 inch holes near the bottom.


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#40-75- Bright Pink Cotton Floral Hostess Gown - $40.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 56 inches long, fits 33 inch bust, 27 waist, 36 hips
Label - none
Fabric - cotton

Great cotton print gown in bright pink on white. Metal zipper midway down the front. Puffed sleeves, ties at waist.

Condition - Good to very good condition. Gown has been cleaned. White background is dull. There is still a light scattered of age spots in the white background on upper back and around the hem. There is a 2 inch area of small brown stains on the stomach, and a 3 inch stain on lower-front of skirt. 1/2 inch hole midway down front of skirt. Light fade on collar.






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#40-78- AS-IS Rose Chiffon Strapless Dress - $15.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 49 inches long, fits 32 inch bust, 26 waist, 38 hips
Label - none
Fabric - chiffon over acetate

Rosey pink chiffon strapless gown, may have been meant to be worn under another type of dress or jacket. Metal side zipper, horsehair trim around hem.

Condition - Good condition. Has brown water stains over chiffon. Hem is lightly dirty. Scattered pin dot holes in chiffon, otherwise no major issues.






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#40-79- AS-IS Sheer Mauve Gown - $15.00 -

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 55 inches long, fits 30 inch bust, 23 waist, 18 inch long bodice, 32 inches around top of hips
Label - none
Fabric - sheer mesh over acetate

XS small dress, would not fit on my mannequin. Very fitted, elongated bodice with sheer neck and shoulders. Has fabric buttons and loops down the back - but it actually closes with hidden snaps. Very full skirt has lots of ruffles and there are even more ruffles down the back.

Condition - Fair to good condition. There is a 3 inch brown spot on neckline with hole in center, looks like a burn mark. The bottom 6 inches of the sheer layer has tears, small holes and is lightly dirty.






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#40-81- AS-IS Blue Polka Dot Cotton Gown - $25.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 57 inches long, fits 31 inch bust, 25 waist, 36 hips
Label - none
Fabric - cotton

Dark blue cotton gown with white polka dots. Has white cotton box pleated ruffles around neck, arms and hem. Sweetheart neckline with gathers down the center of the bodice. Puffed sleeves, ties at waist, metal side zipper. Long full skirt. Unlined.

Condition - Good condition. All the white trims are dingy grey. There are two 3x2 inch brown stains on the front of the skirt and several smaller 1 inch brown spots and white filmy spots. Gown has been soaked.






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#40-273- White Cotton Nightgown w/Embroidery - $24.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 53 inches long, fits 40 inch bust, 52 inches wide at hips
Label - none
Fabric - cotton

Loose fitting white cotton nightgown, all handstitched. Has embroidery and drawnwork on the front of the neck and silk ribbon thru the neck too.

Condition - Very good condition. Has four 1/4 inch holes and light aging on top of one shoulder.






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#40-274- Bluebird Plisse Nightgown - $20.00

Era - 1940s or earlier
Measurements - 47 inches long, fits 34 inch bust, 46 wide at hips.
Label - none, hand made
Fabric - cotton plisse

White white cotton plisse fabric with bluebirds. This caftan-like nightgown was made by just making a seam down each side. Neck and sides are trimmed in blue crochet.

Condition - Good condition. Lightly dull from wash-n-wear in print and background light aged.








#40-137- Fem-Craft Pink Rayon half Slip - $24.00

Era - 1940s
Measurements - 28 inches long, fits 24 to 28 inch waist, 38 hips
Label - Fem-Craft, Medium
Fabric - rayon

Light pink, bias cut rayon half slip. Pink elastic waist and wide ivory cotton lace with satin bow at bottom.

Condition - Very good condition. Has 3 pin-dot holes on the front and a few light spots






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#40-141- Goldworm Pale Yellow Sweater w/Turquoise Beading - $48.00 -

Era - 1940s to early 50s
Measurements - 19 inches long, fits 32 to snug 34 inch bust, 26 inch waist
Label - Goldworm
Fabric - wool

Early Goldworm sweater in a pale butter boucle knit. It has bright turquoise glass beading along with clear bugle beads and a few sequins and faux pearls. Has keyhole opening on the back with hooks. Unlined.

Condition - Excellent condition, no flaws seen other than a 1/4 inch repair on tummy.








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