This section of Vintage Textile is for clients looking for that special “find” that does not fit into one of my major categories. Here is where the vintage clothing collector with an eye for value will discover the hidden treasure that makes the chase so enjoyable. Happy hunting! All items in the Treasure Hunt are sold "as is" and all sales are final!
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| #1216 $395 Loris Azzaro taffeta evening dress, 1970s. An amazing 3-dimensional visual effect from the play of light and shadow on the iridescent fabric! NEW LISTING Sold |
#2672 $275 Japanese kimono-style robe, 1920s. Ethnic clothing is back in style! What a creative combination of fabrics, especially the multi-hued bird on the lining. NEW LISTING Reserved |
#2262 $375 Black velvet cocktail dress, 1950s. So feminine and alluring, the sexy Little Black Dress is still the epitome of stylishness. NEW LISTING |
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| #0993 $450 Sequined tulle evening skirt, c.1915. The design motif uses dominant vertical linear stripes vs. complementary oblique stripes at the waist. NEW LISTING |
#1185 $450 Three-piece silk bustle gown, c.1880. It makes a commanding display, a value purchase with the look of a museum quality dress. NEW LISTING |
#1900 $375 French silk faille evening gown, 1950s. The elegantly simple gown from Laetitia has as a small but stylish train in back. NEW LISTING |
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| #c271 $195 European ruby brooch, c.1870-1890. Prong-set, rose-colored rubies decorate the head and upper shaft. NEW LISTING |
#1676 $375 Petit point braces, c.1850. The embroidery is worked on a canvas ground with mellow shades of silk floss. NEW LISTING |
#0759 $195 Sapphire/diamond/white gold ring, 1940s. The small central diamond is surrounded by a ring of small sapphires. NEW LISTING |
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| #2467xx $375 Tape lace skirt, c.1905. You can wear the skirt casually or buy the matching blouse and create a dress. NEW LISTING |
#2467 $275 Tape lace blouse, c.1905. Sleeves are full and deeply set, making the blouse comfortable and easy to wear. NEW LISTING |
#2474 $225 Beaded lace evening dress, c.1940. Beaded throughout with faceted steel beads. The hem border has glass bugle beads. NEW LISTING |
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| #2357 $295 Galanos satin cocktail dress, 1980s. The couture quality construction and tasteful design is signature Galanos. NEW LISTING |
#2642 $275 Chanel floral charmeuse dress, 1970s. Made from silk charmeuse printed with brilliant flowers, the style is timeless. NEW LISTING |
#2164 $275 Bubble skirted satin mini dress, 1960s. Reproductions of 1960s styles, including bubble skirts, are again in vogue. NEW LISTING |
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| #2418 $395 Irish crochet lace blouse, c.1905. The longer-in-front, blouson style is correct for the period. A fantastic value if you do few minor repairs. NEW LISTING |
#2420 $350 Mixed lace blouse, c.1905. Fine period laces combined with with panels of embroidered tulle. The high stand up collar is correct for the period. NEW LISTING |
#2421 $375 Mixed lace blouson-style blouse, c.1905. The lace panel inserted at the center-back increased the size, making it comfortable to wear. NEW LISTING Sold |
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| #2521 $375 Lillie Rubin taffeta gingham party dress, 1950s. Black lace ruffles add a sexual frisson to the dress' girlish charm. NEW LISTING |
#6656 $325 Adrienne Vittadini beaded dress, 1980s. It captures the seductive look of her knits molded to the shape of the body. NEW LISTING |
#1896 $375 Marchi velvet party dress & matching stole, 1950s. If you have curves in the right places, this is a real head turner. NEW LISTING |
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| #7100 $275 Block printed cotton panel 1790s. Use it to make pillows or a valence to add an antique accent to your decor. NEW LISTING |
#2619 $350 Fancy hand-embroidered knickers, c.1905. Meant for an audience of one: the wearer's husband or special friend. NEW LISTING |
#2106 $395 Mixed Irish lace/Battenberg lace shawl, c.1900. Made from fine Battenberg lace with inserts of Irish crochet lace. NEW LISTING |
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| #2180 $375 Hand-embroidered silk nightgown, 1930s. This elegant bias-cut nightgown epitomizes the fluid look of the 1930s. NEW LISTING |
#2160 $375 French hand-embroidered silk nightgown, 1930s. The soft curves and luxurious silk set the mood for "bedroom magic." NEW LISTING |
#2181 $350 Hand-embroidered silk nightgown, 1930s. The bodice front is finely hand embroidered with a grid of flowers. NEW LISTING |
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| #2214 $385 Boy's linen skirt suit, 1870s. A fascinating cultural remnant of a time in our history when little boys could still be dressed in skirts. NEW LISTING |
#6577 $350 Child's fancy cotton dress, 1890s. The texture of the weave is accentuated with bands of braided cotton trim and eyelet ruffles. NEW LISTING |
#c382 $350 Child's wool coat & matching bib, c.1905. Made from gray wool and appliquéd with ivory soutache. Both are superbly constructed. NEW LISTING Sold |
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| #c384 $275 Child's linen coat set, c.1905. Closes in front with 3 fancy mother-of-pearl buttons. Fine finishing. NEW LISTING |
#2506 $375 Boué Soeurs satin lingerie set, 1920s. A great buy for the collector who does not wear her pieces. NEW LISTING Sold |
#0303 $275 Stern Brothers wool coat, c.1905. The loose style with full sleeves and swing back is comfortable and easy to wear. NEW LISTING |
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| #2523 $275 Silk organza party dress, 1950. Ultra sexy while remaining sweet and demure. Christian Dior's defined-waist New Look is back. NEW LISTING |
#7218 $275 Rosina Ferragamo Schiavone evening shoes, 1960. The vamp decoration, studded with "aurora borealis" rhinestones, is spectacular. NEW LISTING |
#2104 $375 Wilma/Miami Beach party dress, 1950s. Elaborate construction: the skirt has two layers of pale blue silk organza over a rose pink taffeta petticoat. NEW LISTING |