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20s shoes with rhinestone heels back view of 20s shoes with rhinestone heels
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60s Beaded Column Gown in Cream bodice detail
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Mid-Century Volupte Sophisticase Compact Purse Mid-Century Volupte Sophisticase Compact Purse - back view
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50s/60s Striped Purple and Green Shirtwaist Dress 60s Full Skirted Shirtwaist - waist detail
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80s lingerie set - camisole and tap pants with garters back view of 80scamisole and tap pants with garters
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50s Black Wool Straight Skirt - sm Vintage 1950s black skirt details and labels
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60s Floral Shift Dress 60s Floral Shift Dress detail
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1930s wedding gown on Delphine 30s wedding gown on a 5'2" petite person
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Vintage Accessories

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50s Genuine Lizard Frame Purse 50s Lizard Purse - bottom
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50s Yellow Shoes 50s Yellow Shoes
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50s Brown Lizard Stiletto Pumps by Foot Flair 50s Brown Lizard Stiletto Pumps by Foot Flair - backs
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50s Alligator Pumps 50s Alligator Pumps - interior
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Little Black Dresses

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20s or 30s Black Crepe Dress - tied in back 20s or 30s Black Crepe Dress - closer view, tied in back
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40s Black Rayon Short Sleeve Gown 40s Black Rayon Gown - sm
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1940s Beaded Black Halter Dress and Peplum Jacket Suit 40s Beaded Halter Dress
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New Look Party Dress in Black Velvet Over Silk taffeta bodice of party dress
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20s Holding Letter
Love Letters
Edwardian Photographer
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40s woman with globe
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From My Closet - The Better Dresses Vintage Blog

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The Time Warp, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Let's Do The Time Warp ... and Weft

...Examples of costume designers playing fast and loose with history -- for any variety of reasons -- abound ...
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Making a Victorian Carpet Bag

... It easily held a picnic blanket, full-size umbrella (the weather was iffy), snacks, water bottle, and more. So handy! ...
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Mid-Century Makeover - Revamping a 50s Gown & Jacket Set

... It wasn't expensive, so I could do some experimenting using my fledgling sewing skills without taking too big a risk ...
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