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40s "New Hats and Smart Bags" 1944 Crochet Booklet (original, not PDF) 40s "New Hats and Smart Bags" 1944 Crochet Booklet (original, not PDF)
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Front view of vintage early 60s Cardigan, closed Front view of 1960s beaded cardigan, open except at neck
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50s or 60s Black Wool Wiggle Dress angle view of 1950s black sheath dress
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Antique Victorian Bustle Dress With Two Bodices - xs, sm Antique Victorian Bustle Dress With Two Bodices - xs, sm
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70s Patriotic U.S. Presidents Scarf 70s Patriotic U.S. Presidents Scarf
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Purple Edwardian Silk Dress Back of Edwardian Purple Dress
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Ethnic Coat in Bold colors on Black close view of ethnic coat
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40s Satin Slip or Nightgown on a person back view of 1940s Satin Slip or Nightgown on a person
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50s/60s Hand Beaded Clutch 50s/60s Hand-Beaded Evening Clutch
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50s Palizzio Brown Leather and Lizard Pumps at Better Dresses Vintage 50s Palizzio Brown Leather and Lizard Pumps at Better Dresses Vintage - toe cap
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80s Evan-Picone Black Snakeskin Shoes - with box 80s Evan-Picone Black Snakeskin Shoes - top view
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50s Cream Tapestry Frame Purse - front 50s Cream Tapestry Frame Purse - back
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Wintry Vintage

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30s Black Velvet Dress & Jkt - main view 30s Black Velvet Dress & Jkt - bow detail
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40s Toddler Cape in Red and Leopard Fleece 40s Red and Leopard Cape - interior
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20s style vintage cloche in brown wool with sequins 40s does 20s cloche hat
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40s Black Velvet Shirtwaist Dress - collar open 40s Black Velvet Dress - no belt
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20s Holding Letter
Love Letters
Edwardian Photographer
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40s woman with globe
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Liza from BDV volunteering at Historic Oakland Cemetery in 1920s Dress and Upcycled Hat

Repairing and Redecorating an Antique Hat

...When I found it, the black, late 1910s/early 1920s hat was in very bad shape. It's surface was completely rotted, so it shed everywhere and got under my fingernails. So yucky. But the shape was lovely and iconic, and I knew I could do something with it...
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Winona Ryder takes aim at my recreation of her dress.

Recreating the Archery Dress from "The Age of Innocence"

The Archery Dress from the 1993 film The Age of Innocence, beloved by many, is my all-time favorite movie costume. It’s utterly beautiful. Sweet but not overly so. And the juxtaposition of deadly keen marksmanship and delicately cascading white ruffles? Divine. ...
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Fashion Plate from 1850

Repairing a Victorian Bonnet

... I knew it was in rough shape, but the price was within reach, the sellers friendly, and you know I love rescuing old clothes ...
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