1940s : Fashions of a Resourceful Decade

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1940s Brown Linen Summer Hat
Fabric is linen fabric that’s been stiffened; unlined; rayon grosgrain ribbon. No label. Exterior is in very good condition with no holes or stains; just need a bit of steaming to reshape; True color is a medium tobacco brown. Don’t be concerned about the small crown measurement; this hat sits atop your head and your head is not supposed to fit up into the crown. There are two small combs sewn into the crown to help hold it on.

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1940s Cream Straw Wedding Party Hat
Fabric is stiffed cotton mesh and nylon netting. No label. Very good condition with no holes or stains; will need a bit of steaming to reshape. True color is French vanilla. Has grosgrain ribbon trim and a metal wire at the edge of the brim to help hold the shape.

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1940s Wide Brim Straw Hat
Fabric is genuine straw, unlined with velvet ribbon trim. Label reads “bernallen modes”. Excellent condition with no holes or stains. True color is black.

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1940s Straw Hat with Daises and Roses
Blue straw with fabric flowers. Marked size 23 which is a larger size. No label or lining. No maker’s mark. Very good condition with no breaks in straw; has a bit of soil on one daisy and flowers could use a steaming to freshen them up.

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Suede Embroidered 1940s Style Mary Janes Size 8.5
Suede uppers; man made soles. Marked "SE Boutique". True colors are black with purple and lavender embroidery. Adjustable strap across instep; sexy open toe; very 1940s look. They even have a slight platform under the ball of the foot.

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1940s Brown Velvet Evening Purse
Fabric is rayon velvet. No label. Excellent condition with no damage on exterior; lining has a few small spots. True colors are dark brown velvet with cream lining and gold-tone hardware. Chain can be tucked inside so purse can be carried as a clutch.

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1940s Linen Purse Convertible from Navy to White
The bottom half of this purse unbuttons from the rest of the purse and can be worn with the blue side out or the white side out. Measures 10” tall by 8” wide by 4.5” deep, excluding handle. Drop on handle is 7.75”. Drawstring style with no other fastenings. Fabric is linen. No label. Good condition with a few rust spots from the metal shanks of the buttons—only shows on one of the buttons when bottom piece is attached. True colors are navy and white.

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1940s Blue and White Venetian Glass Bead Necklace
Has a C-ring clasp and is strung on cotton string with clear glass spacers. I love the color of these beads! They look like blueberries swirled with cream. Yum! LOL Excellent condition with no damage. No maker’s mark.

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1940s 6 Carat Amethyst Ring 10K Yellow Gold
Weight is 4.4 grams. Beautiful light purple emerald cut stone is set in a classic simple setting. Band is 1/8” wide at center back. Ring is a size 8. Excellent condition with no damage. Marked 10K.

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BIG BOLD Faux Emerald in 1940s Pin
Emerald-green glass stone with open back site amid gold-tone “petals”. Has pin-back with safety clasp. Very good condition with some slight loss of finish. No maker’s mark.

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1940s Rhinestone Flower Pin
Gold-tone metal with red and clear rhinestones. Excellent condition with no damage. No maker’s mark.

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1940's Black Beaded Designer Evening Dress
This very well made vintage designer evening dress is just stunning... Circa 1940's... it's made of black crepe with a beaded waist, metal side zipper and is unlined. The double straps tie at the top of the shoulders. A classic style that will never go out of fashion.

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1940's Black Satin & Lace Dress
This is a 1940's very black & very gorgeous vintage dress. Bodice is a silky satin with a nice shine to it. Skirt is a flowy taffeta with a sheer black chiffon layer on top. It's trimmed in lace and has 2 bows on the shoulders. Side metal zipper closure.

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1940's Blue & Yellow Dress Jacket & Belt Set
This is an adorable 40's vintage dress set with the original matching belt & jacket. The yellow is a gorgeous color. Dress is navy blue with that same color print and sprinkled with rhinestones.

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1940's Blue Plaid Knit Dress
Here is a ridiculously cute and rare 40's vintage dress... It even still has it's matching belt. The mesh cotton knit top is a natural color, stretchy, & sheer... there are little matching mesh inserts on the skirt too. It has a side metal zipper. Skirt fabric is white with blue plaid print. So cute!

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1940's Brown & Yellow Floral Dress
Here's another adorable vintage dress from the 40's. The color and the matching buttons are just beautiful... in a brown & yellow with green & white details. The buttons match the print & the color. Side metal zipper. This is unlabeled so we're not sure if it's rayon or silk. It's not sheer but it's nice and flowy, unlined and no padded shoulders.

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1940'S Bubble Peplum Dress
This is a gorgeous vintage 1940's dress. It has a metal zipper on one side, a bubble peplum skirt , ruffles around the top of the boned bodice, sequins & beading on the front of the bodice. Dress is unlined. The colors are fabulous on the deco rose print fabric, muted blues, greens and cream.

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1940's Silk Green Yellow Print Dress
This is a beautiful all silk chiffon pleated 1940's vintage dress. The pattern is classic 40's almost Hawaiian looking. Padded shoulders, metal side zip, metal buttons in front. Photos don't do this one justice...Really.

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1940's Yellow Light Wool Day Dress
This is an adorable 40's soft mustard yellow light weight wool dress with matching belt and cream/ivory angora cashmere trim around the sleeves and neckline. It has a metal zipper on one side, walking slits in the back of the skirt, and a slide belt that fits all sizes. Darts all in the right places for a sexy but sweet fit.

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1940'S Yellow Puff Ball Cashmere Dress
Here's a gorgeous and rare vintage 1940's dress. We believe this is cashmere but it's not labeled. It's a very soft mustard yellow wool with a metal zipper on one side, & an attached tie belt. Unlined.

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