1930s : Fashion of the Stylish Thirties

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All these clothes are gorgeous... thank you

 

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Freiburg, Germany, 1937.

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Biala Podlaska, Poland, 1935.

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Biala Podlaska, Poland, 1938.

Paweł Konarski on Flickr.com

 

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German-Jewish teens at birthday, 1935.

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Female theatrical performer, 1930s.

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Black Velvet Chiffon Evening Ensemble
American, 1930s
Of velvet voided to chiffon patterned with variously sized ovoid dots, the sleeveless dress body hugging at hips and flaring from mid thigh, with inverted V seaming at torso, low angular cut armscyes, low V back, slight train, and long sleeved cardigan jacket, the jacket labeled: Nat Lewis/New York.

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Two Blue Cut Velvet Evening Gowns
American, 1930s
Each cut velvet chiffon, the first all blue, with velvet leaf pattern, V-neck, cape sleeves, back cut out with two Vs, the second blue floral pattern on black ground, with puffed half sleeves, black slip

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Group of Four Chiffon Gowns
American, 1930s
Each floor length, with short fluttering sleeves, the first black, embroidered with white floral sprigs, another printed with pink roses enclosed in black circles on white ground, a third printed with orange and black leaves on yellow ground, tiers on skirt, the last printed with green and brown flowers on white ground

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Chanel Evening Dress
French, circa 1930
The tubular torso of overlapping black sequins, sewn with crisscrossed front straps, the full skirt of black tulle overlaid and alternating with sequined pendant bands extending from bodice to hem, silk underskirt with tulle flounce sewn in points at knee level, straight silk slip, labeled: Chanel, tape label no. H1.022.

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Lanz Ski Suit
Austrian, circa 1937
Of black wool gaberdine, the jacket slightly fitted, with shoulder yoke cut with pointed edge, collar tips creating part of design, cotton lining printed with red and white figural pattern, the stirruped pants decorated with silver tone dome buttons at one side, slanted front pockets with flaps and buttons, waistband lining as in jacket, labeled: Lanz Salzburg/Made In Austria for Abercrombie & Fitch Co./ New York

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Martial et Armand Striped Net Evening Gown
French, circa 1938
Of alternating black net and silk ribbon bands with fine topstitching, the bands arranged horizontally and graduated in width from bodice to hem, the neckline square, the skirt full, separate stole, stole labeled: Martial & Armand/10, Place Vendome, Paris.

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Fortuny Black Silk Delphos Dress
1930s
With elbow length sleeves, low V neck, the shoulder tops and sleeves trimmed with row of Venetian glass beads, the neckline outlined with braided silk cords extending loose to hem in front and back, separate braided silver metal and silk cord sash or belt, seam allowance labeled: Fortuny

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Black Sequined Evening Gown
European, 1930s
The slip dress with flared skirt of black tulle sewn allover with shiny black sequins in random pattern, the hem stiffened with horsehair, long sleeved waist length jacket

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Gold and Silver Sequined Evening Gown
French, 1930s
Princess line, with camisole bodice and flared skirt, gauze sewn entirely with overlapping gold, silver and copper sequins arranged in subtle curvilinear pattern, labeled: Made In France

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Hattie Carnegie Shark
Features - Tweed weave "Shark" Hat which can be worn pointing up or down depending on wearers preference.
Manufacturer - Hattie Carnegie Original
Price - $125.00
Condition - Very Good
Era - 30s

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Vintage Brass Box Bag
Price - $150.00
Condition - Very Good
Era - 30s

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Quilted Peach Silk Velvet Cape Cloak
This vintage quilted peach silk velvet cape cloak dates from the 1930s. It is made of a pastel peach silk velvet fabric with a unique quilted tufted textured pattern. The cape is fully lined in a peach rayon fabric. This pretty pastel cape style cloak has an open front with no closure, side slit arm holes, and two pockets. The cape measures 34 inches long, and 85 inches in circumference along the bottom. It is in excellent clean wearable condition. This is a wonderful piece of wearable art.

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Pink Orchid Organdy Ruffle Bias Cut Dress
This vintage pink orchid organdy ruffle bias cut dress dates from the 1930s. It is made of a sheer white organdy fabric background with a pink orchid, and blue forget me not flower print. This fabulous floor length bias cut dress has a large shawl style collar, a V front neckline with decorative button front, and a side ruffled flounce trim skirt. The dress measures 55 inches long, with 40 inch hips, a 30 inch waist, and 34 inch bust. This summertime gorgeous garden party tea gown is in excellent wearable condition, with only a small faint age spot on the front collar which is difficult to see. This is truly a wonderful piece of wearable textile art.

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Brown Net Lace Dress & Jacket
This vintage brown net lace dress and jacket dates from the late 1930s. It is made of a sheer chocolate brown floral patterned net lace. This lovely lace swing style form fitting dress has four decorative front pockets trimmed with brown ribbon bows, a V front neckline with collar, and a matching lace fabric belt with buckle closure. The dress measures 46 inches long, with 38 inch hips, a 30 inch waist, and 38 inch bust. Included with the dress is a matching brown lace jacket with an open front edged with brown rayon trim. The jacket measures 24 inches long, with a 40 inch waist and bust. This cute outfit is in excellent clean wearable condition with no holes or repairs.

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